3rd Beach near La Push

Arriving at 3rd beach contributed by Deanna DeMatteisThird Beach, is a mostly-level 1.5 mile trail through natural second growth forest, a result of winds up to 170 mph in January 1921.3rd beach trailhead sign contributed by Deanna DeMatteis

The"'21 Blow" leveled nearly 8 billion board feet of timber, enough to construct 600,000 3-bedroom homes. In the fall, mushrooms flourish under the forest canopy on these trails.

There is a beautiful waterfall at the south end of the beach, the waterfall can be seen all year long, but is only accessible during very low tides.Trail through the forest, contributed by Deanna DeMatteis3rd beach coastline, contributed by Deanna DeMatteisWaterfall on 3rd beach, contributed by Deanna DeMatteis

Also, at the south end of the beach is the trail to Oil City. The 17-mile trail that connects Third Beach to Oil City begins with an ascent up a steep cliff; hikers use ropes that dangle down from the top of the cliff to pull themselves up to the top of the headland and the start of the trail.Pounding waves, contributed by Deanna DeMatties

Campsite on 3rd beach, contributed by Deanna DeMatties Beach 3 panorama