It's been a real nasty issue for the last few years due to budget cuts in the state. While I can't say much in detail, the problem is going to be taken care of in spades.

Bring a big jug of water and fill up at the natural spring there. It's free (but donations are recommended).

I was just hiking up here last weekend. Some of the trails are hella overgrown with thorny blackberry. Wear thick pants!

Been there several times, usually walk 1-2 miles where the crowd thins out and hang for a bit before turning around, walking on slanted sand/rocks gets tedious fast and usually got there in the afternoon with zero intention of making it. The bluffs if you go the other way are also amazing and much less people go that way too

And get some cookies from Sunny Farms

If you'd like a tour, message me any time and I'll make time.

The one place I need to spend time in more is up near Kettle Falls and Republic area.. Heard its really nice out there.

One can drive on Ediz Hook, a few miles west in Port Angeles, but the lighthouse there is on a coast guard base at the end.

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I've done the walk and been a volunteer keeper! Ama!

i'll come take a look.

No road.

Yes. Pick your day carefully. Know the tides and wind. High tides will force you up into the driftwood; you're absolutely not allowed to cross the crest into the eastern side, which is the wildlife refuge.

Be aware that you will be walking on a slope the whole way unless the tide is way out. That means many people find one hip or knee will get really tired and sore; then in the afternoon, it's the other side. Choose your footwear with care to be sure you have support for this.

Don't ignore the rest of the park for hiking, not just the main pedestrian access. The horse trails in the park, over by Five Acre School, and the ever-retreating trails on the bluff by the campground are really nice. I used to live two blocks from there.

The campground will often have spaces when the local state parks are full - it's a county park like Salt Creek.

Judging by your profile I see you're a reddit troll that regularly likes to talk trash. I'm happy to give you the entertainment you need, you're welcome.

Came here to ask this, 5mi total vs 10mi. Thank you!

Yes I have! I met some nice folks staying at the lighthouse who gave me a tour of it. My knees sure were hurting after 10 miles of sand walking though.

When I was a kid my brother was stationed there in the Coast Guard. I would stay with him for a month every summer at the lighthouse back when it was manned. Great memories lots of fun. We never hiked it ,we drove the beach. One time he got caught by high tide and ocean took the scout never to be seen again

You can pay to be a lighthouse attendant for a week. Manage the place, tend to visitors, give the tours, etc. always sounded kinda fun if you lived up there.

Worth the trek, but as others have noted, check tide tables, bring water/snacks, and wear good shoes.

Yes

If you’re a football fan, they remind you constantly.

🤣🤣🤣🤣 glad you made it out safe though

Lmao I just heard every Washingtonion sigh.

“Where from bro?”

Just say “Seattle.” I know most of us don’t want to, but most east coasters think Seattle is a state.

#Tacoma #253

Yes, in 2018 during an extreme heat wave (in the rest of the state) and super low tide. It was amazing! Note there is usually a lighthouse crew of volunteers.

Interesting! I’ve lived in Washington all my 45 years, and my job involves knowing state geography pretty well, but I’d never heard of Franklin until today.

Thanks for expanding my world!