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"html": "<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-1-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/privacy-policy#Affiliated-Link-Policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our Affiliate Policy</a>.</em></p>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a dog-friendly Olympic National Park itinerary? This 4-day Olympic Peninsula itinerary is based in Forks, Washington beaches and includes some of the area’s best beaches, rainforest hikes and scenic coastal stops that you can enjoy with your dog.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We’re not the type of travelers who like to plan every minute of a trip. When we visited the <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/tag/olympic-peninsula/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"101\">Olympic Peninsula</a> last summer, we had a few places that we really wanted to see such as <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\">Ruby Beach</a>, <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/rialto-beach-wa-dog-friendly-guide/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7730\">Rialto</a>, <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/first-beach-la-push-dog-friendly/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7592\">La Push</a> and the <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/hall-of-mosses-a-first-timers-guide-to-exploring-the-trail/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4891\">Hall of Mosses</a>.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the way we spent <em>our</em> four days exploring near Forks while staying at <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\">Mossquatch Resort</a>. We got to explore the coastal beaches with our dogs, hike through the moody rainforests and got to check out all the moss that makes Olympic National Park so unique.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you’re looking for a dog-friendly itinerary that mixes some of the most famous places in Olympic with a couple quiet stops, this is the exact trip we took.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:1rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1rem;border-left-color:#190c05d6;border-left-width:0.25rem;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Planning Your Trip to the Olympic Peninsula?</strong><br>We stayed at <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\">Mossquatch Resort</a> while exploring and loved having a quiet place between Forks and the coast.</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If Mossquatch is booked, you can find other pet-friendly stays around <a href=\"https://expedia.tpk.lu/JOXZhAPd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Forks</a> on Expedia.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>A car makes exploring this part of Washington state easier since beaches and hikes are spread out along the coast. You can compare rental prices on <a href=\"https://booking.tpk.lu/VoBPI6Pp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Booking.com</a> before your road trips.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a51917cf2ee2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents</p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle</span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000;color:#000\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path></svg><svg style=\"fill: #000;color:#000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"/></svg></span></span></label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a51917cf2ee2\" checked /><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#day-1-arrive-in-forks-visit-twilight-landmarks-walk-first-beach\" >Day 1: Arrive in Forks, Visit Twilight Landmarks & Walk First Beach</a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#stay-mossquatch-resort\" >Stay: Mossquatch Resort</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#morning-in-forks-twilight-exploring-the-small-town\" >Morning in Forks: Twilight & Exploring the Small-Town</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#evening-first-beach-at-la-push\" >Evening: First Beach at La Push</a></li></ul></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#day-2-ruby-beach-kalalochs-tree-of-life-big-cedar-loop\" >Day 2: Ruby Beach, Kalaloch’s Tree of Life & Big Cedar Loop</a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#midday-the-tree-of-life-at-kalaloch-beach\" >Midday: The Tree of Life at Kalaloch Beach</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#quick-stop-big-cedar-kalaloch\" >Quick Stop: Big Cedar Kalaloch</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#afternoon-drive-to-ruby-beach\" >Afternoon: Drive to Ruby Beach</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#exploring-ruby-beach\" >Exploring Ruby Beach</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#evening-back-to-forks-or-la-push\" >Evening: Back to Forks or La Push</a></li></ul></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#day-3-mossquatch-trails-rialto-beach-adventure\" >Day 3: Mossquatch Trails & Rialto Beach Adventure</a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#morning-hiking-around-mossquatch-resort\" >Morning: Hiking Around Mossquatch Resort</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#afternoonevening-rialto-beach\" >Afternoon/Evening: Rialto Beach</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#rialto-with-dogs\" >Rialto with Dogs</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#evening-return\" >Evening Return</a></li></ul></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#day-4-hall-of-mosses-in-the-hoh-rainforest\" >Day 4: Hall of Mosses in the Hoh Rainforest</a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#the-drive-into-the-hoh-rainforest\" >The Drive into the Hoh Rainforest</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#hiking-the-hall-of-mosses\" >Hiking the Hall of Mosses</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#tips-for-visiting\" >Tips for Visiting</a></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#explore-beyond-the-hall\" >Explore Beyond the Hall</a></li></ul></li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https://witheachmile.com/4-day-dog-friendly-olympic-itinerary-based-in-forks/#our-4-day-itinerary-at-a-glance\" >Our 4-Day Itinerary at a Glance</a></li></ul></nav></div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day-1-arrive-in-forks-visit-twilight-landmarks-walk-first-beach\"></span>Day 1: Arrive in Forks, Visit Twilight Landmarks & Walk First Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the first day, we got settled into <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\">Mossquatch</a>, explored downtown <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/twilight-locations-in-forks-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7635\">Forks and the Twilight locations</a> and then ended the day running leash-free with the pups on <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/first-beach-la-push-dog-friendly/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7592\">First Beach in La Push</a>.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we visited late in July, the weather was mostly overcast and drizzling. You can check out the weeks forecast below:</p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"weatherwidget-io\" href=\"https://forecast7.com/en/47d95n124d39/forks/?unit=us\" data-label_1=\"Forks\" data-label_2=\"Weather\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-icons=\"Climacons Animated\" data-theme=\"weather_one\" >Forks Weather</a>\n<script>\n!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src='https://weatherwidget.io/js/widget.min.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,'script','weatherwidget-io-js');\n</script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stay-mossquatch-resort\"></span>Stay: Mossquatch Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We arrived at <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\">Mossquatch Resort</a> late the night before after a long drive, and waking up in the forest here was the best welcome to the <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/tag/olympic-peninsula/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"101\">Olympic Peninsula</a>. Mossquatch is tucked half-way between Forks and La Push, so you’re close to both the coast and town.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mossquatch is a quirky glamping location which leans into the moss that Olympic is famous for. We saw plenty of Bigfoot signs, moss gnomes and even “Mossquatch” mascots (think sasquatch but covered in moss) hidden throughout the woods.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We stayed in one of their canvas tents (they do have cabins available, too), which gave us a real bed, gas powered heater for the cool nights and a covered, but separate kitchen setup for grilling. The pups loved exploring around our site (with us keeping an eye out for banana slugs), and we loved the quiet evenings under the trees.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917ca3261"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917ca3261\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" title=\"Interior Of Mossquatch Yurt\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Interior-of-Mossquatch-Yurt.webp\" alt=\"Inside the glamping tent at Mossquatch Resort, featuring a full bed with festive bedding, two stuffed animal dogs, glowing lanterns, and a space heater on faux wood floors. The setup creates a warm and inviting retreat in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula forest.\" class=\"wp-image-7381\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Interior-of-Mossquatch-Yurt.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Interior-of-Mossquatch-Yurt-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Interior-of-Mossquatch-Yurt-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Interior-of-Mossquatch-Yurt-768x579.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Queen size bed inside the Mossquatch Resort tent</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917ca3acb"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917ca3acb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" title=\"Outdoor Kitchen At Mossquatch\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Outdoor-Kitchen-at-Mossquatch.webp\" alt=\"A compact rustic kitchen with a propane stove, enamel coffee pot, hanging pans, a water jug station, and basic cooking supplies, surrounded by large windows offering views of lush forest greenery.\" class=\"wp-image-7375\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Outdoor-Kitchen-at-Mossquatch.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Outdoor-Kitchen-at-Mossquatch-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Outdoor-Kitchen-at-Mossquatch-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Outdoor-Kitchen-at-Mossquatch-768x579.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kitchen at Mossquatch Resort</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mossquatch was a perfect fit for us since we wanted something wooded, dog-friendly and unique. But there are also plenty of places you can book in <a href=\"https://expedia.tpk.lu/JOXZhAPd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Forks</a> if you don’t want to glamp and instead are looking for a hotel stay. For those who want to stay even closer to the coast, <a href=\"https://expedia.tpk.lu/IDe9sJFw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kalaloch Lodge</a> is an excellent option.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"morning-in-forks-twilight-exploring-the-small-town\"></span>Morning in Forks: Twilight & Exploring the Small-Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After coffee at our campsite, we drove into <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/twilight-locations-in-forks-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7635\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Forks</span></a> to explore the small town. This little logging town leans hard into its <a href=\"https://stepheniemeyer.com/the-twilight-saga/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Twilight</em> fame</span></a>, and it was a lot of fun to hunt for all the landmarks.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917ca478d"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917ca478d\" class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"903\" title=\"Welcome To Forks Sign\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Welcome-to-Forks-Sign.webp\" alt=\"Two people holding small fluffy dogs stand beneath the large wooden “The City of Forks Welcomes You” sign, featuring a painted scene of mountains, trees, waves, and a fish, with a small town road in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-7643\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem;width:350px\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Welcome-to-Forks-Sign.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Welcome-to-Forks-Sign-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Welcome-to-Forks-Sign-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Welcome-to-Forks-Sign-768x578.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The City of Forks Welcomes You!</figcaption></figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We stopped at the Forks Chamber of Commerce first which is where we found Bella’s two trucks (one based on the movie, the other the novel), cardboard cutouts of Bella, Jacob and Edward and maps marking all the <em>Twilight</em> stops around town.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, we set out to find the Cullen House (Miller Tree Inn), Bella’s House and Dr. Cullen’s parking spot at the hospital.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https://tripadvisor.tpk.lu/ehgdjtz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cullen House (Miller Tree Inn)</a> can even be booked if you’re looking for a <em>Twilight</em> themed stay!</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you’re not a huge fan, I still think it’s worth driving around <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/twilight-locations-in-forks-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7635\">Forks</a>. The town really does feel like the moody backdrop of the movies. Forks has one grocery store (<a href=\"https://forksoutfitters.com/grocery/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forks Thrifty Mart</a>), a few shops and a handful of places to eat.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We picked up coffee at <a href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/AegjaksTnYq49je29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Shot in the Dark</a>, checked out souvenirs at <a href=\"https://forksoutfitters.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forks Outfitters</a> (connected to Forks Thrifty Mart) and ordered pizza at <a href=\"https://forkswa.com/business-directory/pacific-pizza/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific Pizza</a>, which has outdoor seating that’s dog-friendly.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we left Forks, we saw some <a href=\"https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/rubus_parviflorus.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thimbleberries</a> (which are safe to eat raw) growing along the side of the road and decided to pull over and try a couple. All the while joking about Edward hiding somewhere in the trees.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917ca5491"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917ca5491\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" title=\"Minerva At The Swan Home\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-the-Swan-Home.webp\" alt=\"A woman in a purple "Yellowstone" sweatshirt kneels in front of a white house with black trim. Next to her is a sign that reads "The Swan Home being remodeled by Esme & Alice Cullen Built in 1905."\" class=\"wp-image-7648\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-the-Swan-Home.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-the-Swan-Home-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-the-Swan-Home-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-the-Swan-Home-768x579.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The home of Bella Swan</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917ca5cd7"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917ca5cd7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" title=\"Minerva At Forks Cullen House\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-Forks-Cullen-House.webp\" alt=\"Woman in a lavender sweatshirt joyfully posing with arms spread wide in front of a large white house, next to a wooden sign reading “Miller Tree Inn, Cullen House, Cedar Creek Inn” in Forks, Washington.\" class=\"wp-image-7647\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-Forks-Cullen-House.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-Forks-Cullen-House-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-Forks-Cullen-House-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-at-Forks-Cullen-House-768x579.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" 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id=\"evening-first-beach-at-la-push\"></span>Evening: First Beach at La Push<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We relaxed back at Mossquatch for a bit before we headed west toward La Push in the afternoon. <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/first-beach-la-push-dog-friendly/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7592\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">First Beach</span></a>, which is just 20 minutes from our yurt, ended up being the the most dog-friendly stop on our trip.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike most beaches inside <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/tag/olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"85\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Olympic National Park</span></a>, this one (on Quileute Nation land) allows dogs entirely <em>off-leash</em>.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We picked up a $10 parking pass at the <a href=\"https://quileuteoceanside.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Quileute Oceanside Resort</span></a> and walked right onto the sand and unleashed our pups. Toby and Lily were so excited and kept sprinted across the driftwood covered shoreline. Neither of them were too fond of the cold Pacific Ocean waves, though.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917ca6a94"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917ca6a94\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" title=\"Walking Along First Beach La Push WA\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walking-Along-First-Beach-La-Push-WA.webp\" alt=\"A person from behind walking along the sandy and pebbled shoreline of First Beach in La Push, Washington, with two small off-leash dogs exploring nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-7604\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walking-Along-First-Beach-La-Push-WA.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walking-Along-First-Beach-La-Push-WA-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walking-Along-First-Beach-La-Push-WA-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walking-Along-First-Beach-La-Push-WA-768x579.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking a walk leash-free on First Beach</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917ca72ee"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917ca72ee\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" title=\"Toby And Lily Off Leash First Beach\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Toby-and-Lily-Off-Leash-First-Beach.webp\" alt=\"Two small dogs, Toby and Lily, sitting on a large piece of driftwood on the off-leash section of First Beach in La Push, Washington, with the ocean and sea stacks behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-7601\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Toby-and-Lily-Off-Leash-First-Beach.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Toby-and-Lily-Off-Leash-First-Beach-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Toby-and-Lily-Off-Leash-First-Beach-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Toby-and-Lily-Off-Leash-First-Beach-768x579.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toby and lily exploring La Push</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After an hour of running around, climbing logs and burning off energy, our dogs were happily worn out. We grabbed dinner at <a href=\"https://rivers-edge-restaurant.res-menu.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River’s Edge Restaurant</a> just down the road and drove back to <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\">Mossquatch</a>.</p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For us, day one gave us a mix of pop-culture, small-town exploration and our first experience of the Olympic coast, all with the pups by your side.</p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day-2-ruby-beach-kalalochs-tree-of-life-big-cedar-loop\"></span>Day 2: Ruby Beach, Kalaloch’s Tree of Life & Big Cedar Loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On day two, we wanted to explore more of Olympic’s southern coastline. We decided to prioritize <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ruby Beach</span></a> and two smaller, but equally awesome stops nearby.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"midday-the-tree-of-life-at-kalaloch-beach\"></span>Midday: The Tree of Life at Kalaloch Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just 15 minutes south of <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ruby Beach</span></a> lies one of Olympic’s most unique wonders, the <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/kalalochs-tree-of-life-defying-gravity-and-time/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5712\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tree of Life</span></a> (also called the Tree Root Cave).</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sounds dramatic, but this <a href=\"https://www.conifers.org/pi/Picea_sitchensis.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sitka spruce</span></a> somehow clings to life even though its roots hang exposed in midair, stretched across a gap carved by a small creek. It looks kind of like it’s defying gravity, even as storms pound the coastline year after year.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917ca9965"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917ca9965\" class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Close Up Of Minerva Sam Lily And Toby At Kalalochs Tree Of Life Washington\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Close-Up-of-Minerva-Sam-Lily-and-Toby-at-Kalalochs-Tree-of-Life-Washington.webp\" alt=\"A couple stands in front of the Olympic National Park Tree of Life at Kalaloch Beach WA. The tree's exposed roots stretch dramatically across a gap in the cliff, appearing to defy gravity. They are holding two small dogs, with driftwood and a rocky beach in the foreground.\" class=\"wp-image-5730\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem;width:350px\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Close-Up-of-Minerva-Sam-Lily-and-Toby-at-Kalalochs-Tree-of-Life-Washington.webp 904w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Close-Up-of-Minerva-Sam-Lily-and-Toby-at-Kalalochs-Tree-of-Life-Washington-226x300.webp 226w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Close-Up-of-Minerva-Sam-Lily-and-Toby-at-Kalalochs-Tree-of-Life-Washington-771x1024.webp 771w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Close-Up-of-Minerva-Sam-Lily-and-Toby-at-Kalalochs-Tree-of-Life-Washington-768x1019.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It’s almost like it’s defying gravity</figcaption></figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walk from the Kalaloch Campground parking lot is only a few hundred feet, but the stairs down to the beach were a little slippery from the drizzle when we visited. </p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read that this can be a popular tourist attraction, so I’d expect a small crowd. There were only a couple people when we visited, everyone waiting their turn for photos by the tree’s twisted roots.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were lucky that other visitors offered to take photos of us with Toby and Lily (though the dogs looked less than thrilled in their makeshift “grocery bag ponchos”).</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:</strong> I think some of the best shots of the Tree of Life are taken from a distance. That way, you capture the full tree framed by the beach and cliffs.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quick-stop-big-cedar-kalaloch\"></span>Quick Stop: Big Cedar Kalaloch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After visiting the Tree of Life, we got back on the road to drive drove north. But we were intrigued with a sign that said “Big Cedar”.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before heading back north, we stopped off at <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/the-wonderful-smell-of-big-cedar-at-kalaloch-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5148\">Big Cedar</a>. It’s only 8 minutes from the <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/kalalochs-tree-of-life-defying-gravity-and-time/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5712\">Tree of Life</a> and is a short 0.3-mile trail loop that takes you past some massive western red cedars. Some of which are nearly 1,000 years old.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as we parked and opened the car doors, we were hit with an incredible cedar scent.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trail is easy and dog-friendly (we learned after the fact that <a href=\"https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/big-cedar-tree-kalaloch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leashed pups are allowed</a>, though we took turns exploring just in case). The largest cedar, once over 175 feet tall, is fenced off now, but the surrounding giants are just as stunning.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917caa991"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917caa991\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" title=\"Minerva At Big Cedar Kalaloch\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Minerva-at-Big-Cedar-Kalaloch.webp\" alt=\"A person in a rain poncho stands next to a massive, ancient cedar tree in Big Cedar Kalaloch, Washington. The tree's towering trunk is surrounded by lush green vegetation and a gravel trail, showcasing the grandeur of the temperate rainforest.\" class=\"wp-image-5161\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Minerva-at-Big-Cedar-Kalaloch.webp 1000w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Minerva-at-Big-Cedar-Kalaloch-300x225.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Minerva-at-Big-Cedar-Kalaloch-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cab274"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cab274\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" title=\"Minerva At Big Cedar\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Minerva-at-Big-Cedar.webp\" alt=\"A person in a rain poncho leans on a wooden railing, gazing up at the gnarled and textured trunk of a giant cedar tree in Big Cedar Kalaloch, Washington. The surrounding forest is dense with tall trees and greenery, emphasizing the serene and awe-inspiring atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-5160\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Minerva-at-Big-Cedar.webp 1000w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Minerva-at-Big-Cedar-300x225.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Minerva-at-Big-Cedar-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button></figure>\n</div>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"afternoon-drive-to-ruby-beach\"></span>Afternoon: Drive to Ruby Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Forks, <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\">Ruby Beach</a> is just a 30-minute drive south on US-101. The turnoff is well marked, but cell service was pretty spotty (you might want to download directions ahead of time). There’s a small parking lot and an overflow area down the road, with bathrooms and dog waste stations before you head down the quarter-mile trail.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cabe95"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cabe95\" class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Sea Stacks In The Distance\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sea-Stacks-in-the-Distance.webp\" alt=\"Driftwood logs scattered across the dark pebbled shoreline of Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park, with large sea stacks rising from the misty ocean under a gray sky.\" class=\"wp-image-3577\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem;width:350px\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sea-Stacks-in-the-Distance.webp 753w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sea-Stacks-in-the-Distance-226x300.webp 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dramatic sea stacks line Ruby Beach</figcaption></figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see a beautiful view of the beach even before you make it there. It’s beautiful seeing the sea stacks rising out of the mist, all of the driftwood piled high and dark sand dotted with <a href=\"https://wa100.dnr.wa.gov/olympic-peninsula/ruby-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red-hued minerals</a> that give <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\">Ruby Beach</a> its name.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"exploring-ruby-beach\"></span>Exploring Ruby Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ruby Beach is another dog-friendly beach (leashed dogs are allowed). I think even Toby and Lily were amazed with this place because they completely forgot about the drizzle and instead kept pulling us along the beach to explore.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to access the sand:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scramble over the driftwood</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or take the easier carved-out path around it (better for leashed dogs).</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beach itself is a mile long with some impressively huge sea stacks in the distance. We read that, when the tide is low, you can find starfish, anemones and urchins in the tide pools. Unfortunately, we got there as the tide was rolling in, so we didn’t see any sea life.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want tide-pooling, you’ll want to get there about an hour before low tide.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even without tide pools, <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\">Ruby Beach</a> is incredible. We ducked into driftwood shelters, watched waves crash around the rocks and felt small walking alongside the sea stacks. The dogs tolerated the rain (with some dramatic side-eyes from Toby) but loved running across the open sand.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cace3c"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cace3c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" title=\"Samuel Toby And Lily In A Fort\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" 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/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ducking in and out of the driftwood structures.</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cad663"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cad663\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" title=\"Ruby Beach Coastline 2\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ruby-Beach-Coastline-2.webp\" alt=\"A tall sea stack dominates the Ruby Beach coastline in Olympic National Park, with the ocean and cloudy skies beyond.\" class=\"wp-image-3569\" 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But you can just as easily stop for a sunset walk at <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/first-beach-la-push-dog-friendly/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7592\">First Beach in La Push</a> on your way.</p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our day two had us exploring the resilient <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/kalalochs-tree-of-life-defying-gravity-and-time/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5712\">Tree of Life</a>, the incredible smells of <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/the-wonderful-smell-of-big-cedar-at-kalaloch-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5148\">Big Cedar</a> and the ruggedness of <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\">Ruby Beach</a>. All three are fit well into one coastal loop, making it a must-do day from <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/twilight-locations-in-forks-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7635\">Forks</a>.</p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n\n\n<script async data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-uid=\"523bc5160a\" src=\"https://witheachmile.kit.com/523bc5160a/index.js\"></script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day-3-mossquatch-trails-rialto-beach-adventure\"></span>Day 3: Mossquatch Trails & Rialto Beach Adventure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By day three, we were ready for something low-key in the morning before heading back out to the coast. With trails right outside our tent and one of Olympic’s most rugged beaches just 20 minutes away, we turned this day into a forest walk and a coastline adventure.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"morning-hiking-around-mossquatch-resort\"></span>Morning: Hiking Around Mossquatch Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the underrated perks of staying at <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\">Mossquatch Resort</a> is that you don’t have to get in the car to go exploring. A network of trails winds through the moss covered forest just behind camp, and they’re dog-friendly which was perfect for a slow start to our day.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We made coffee at the yurt, then let Toby and Lily lead the way along the trails. The ground was soft and spongy from the constant drizzle, but I think the pups had become more used to it by now.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cafff6"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cafff6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Mossquatch Creature\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" 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/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We didn’t spot Bigfoot, but we did fall for their mossy mascot.</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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forest pool and small waterfall, perfect for nature exploration on the Olympic Peninsula.\" class=\"wp-image-7378\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Waterfall-Trail-at-Mossquatch.webp 904w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Waterfall-Trail-at-Mossquatch-226x300.webp 226w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Waterfall-Trail-at-Mossquatch-771x1024.webp 771w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Waterfall-Trail-at-Mossquatch-768x1019.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" 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take advantage of these trails. They’re especially nice in the morning when the fog is still hanging low over the trees.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"afternoonevening-rialto-beach\"></span>Afternoon/Evening: Rialto Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the afternoon, we drove out to <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/rialto-beach-wa-dog-friendly-guide/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7730\">Rialto Beach</a>, one of Olympic’s most dog-friendly stretches of coast. Rialti is just 20 minutes from <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/twilight-locations-in-forks-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7635\">Forks</a>, following WA-110 to Mora Road until the road ends at the parking lot. There are bathrooms, trash bins and a short path straight onto the beach.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cb1567"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cb1567\" class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Smooth Stones Along Rialto Beach\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Smooth-Stones-Along-Rialto-Beach.webp\" alt=\"A close-up view of smooth gray stones covering the shoreline at Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, with misty waves rolling in under an overcast sky.\" class=\"wp-image-7739\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem;width:350px\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Smooth-Stones-Along-Rialto-Beach.webp 904w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Smooth-Stones-Along-Rialto-Beach-226x300.webp 226w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Smooth-Stones-Along-Rialto-Beach-771x1024.webp 771w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Smooth-Stones-Along-Rialto-Beach-768x1019.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These look like awesome skipping rocks</figcaption></figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/rialto-beach-wa-dog-friendly-guide/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7730\">Rialto</a> feels like the wilder cousin of <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\">Ruby</a> or <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/first-beach-la-push-dog-friendly/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7592\">First Beach</a>. Instead of soft sand, the shoreline is layered with smooth gray stones and bleached driftwood.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We didn’t push all the way to Hole-in-the-Wall (a 3.3-mile round-trip walk best done at low tide), but even sticking close to the parking lot was worth it.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We even spotted a seal bobbing its head up and down in the surf!</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rialto-with-dogs\"></span>Rialto with Dogs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/first-beach-la-push-dog-friendly/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7592\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">First Beach</span></a> where pups can run free off leash, <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/rialto-beach-wa-dog-friendly-guide/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7730\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rialto</span></a> requires leashes, which meant Toby and Lily stayed by our sides. They still sniffed their way across the stones and driftwood, though by this point in the trip they were both a little <em>over</em> the constant drizzle.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you go, bring:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ponchos or rain jackets:</strong> it’s almost always misty.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Binoculars:</strong> wildlife spotting is half the fun.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tide chart: </strong>if you want to reach Hole-in-the-Wall safely.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cb2487"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cb2487\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" title=\"Dogs On Rialto Beach WA\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dogs-on-Rialto-Beach-WA.webp\" alt=\"Two small dogs in harnesses and leashes stand on the rocky shore of Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, with driftwood nearby and ocean waves crashing in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-7740\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dogs-on-Rialto-Beach-WA.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dogs-on-Rialto-Beach-WA-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dogs-on-Rialto-Beach-WA-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dogs-on-Rialto-Beach-WA-768x579.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">They weren’t fans of the drizzle.</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cb2d19"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cb2d19\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" title=\"Minerva Spots A Seal Rialto Beach\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-Spots-a-Seal-Rialto-Beach.webp\" alt=\"A young woman, seen from behind, leans on a large, bleached driftwood log on Rialto Beach. She wears a clear plastic rain poncho and points toward the misty Pacific Ocean. A small tripod and camera are set up on the log next to her.\" class=\"wp-image-7735\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-Spots-a-Seal-Rialto-Beach.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-Spots-a-Seal-Rialto-Beach-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-Spots-a-Seal-Rialto-Beach-1024x771.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Minerva-Spots-a-Seal-Rialto-Beach-768x579.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We spotted a seal in the ocean!</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"evening-return\"></span>Evening Return<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a couple of damp hours at the coast, we headed back to <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\">Mossquatch</a>. The best part was ending the night in their sauna and warming up after a gray but beautiful day on the water.</p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our day three had a relaxing start in the morning with a quiet forest walk, followed by a moody evening at <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/rialto-beach-wa-dog-friendly-guide/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7730\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rialto Beach</span></a>. This gave us a less driving-heavy day while still exploring the coast.</p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"day-4-hall-of-mosses-in-the-hoh-rainforest\"></span>Day 4: Hall of Mosses in the Hoh Rainforest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After three days of misty beaches and cozy forest hikes, our last morning near <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/twilight-locations-in-forks-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7635\">Forks</a> was reserved for one of Olympic’s icons, the <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/hall-of-mosses-a-first-timers-guide-to-exploring-the-trail/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4891\">Hall of Mosses</a> in the Hoh Rain Forest.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-drive-into-the-hoh-rainforest\"></span>The Drive into the Hoh Rainforest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\">Mossquatch Resort</a>, it’s about an hour-long drive (40 miles) to the Hoh entrance. The road winds along the Hoh River, with plenty of pull-offs if you want to stop and take enjoy the view like we did.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cb53bb"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cb53bb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Road To Hall Of Mosses\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Road-to-Hall-of-Mosses.webp\" alt=\"A low-angle view of a wet road with double yellow lines leading into a dense, lush forest in the Hoh Rainforest. Tall evergreen trees form a natural canopy, with light filtering through the branches, emphasizing the greenery and tranquility of the scene.\" class=\"wp-image-4907\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Road-to-Hall-of-Mosses.webp 753w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Road-to-Hall-of-Mosses-226x300.webp 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cb5e13"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cb5e13\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Moss Covered Trees\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Moss-Covered-Trees.webp\" alt=\"A vibrant, green forest setting in the Hall of Mosses at Olympic National Park. Towering trees are cloaked in thick moss, while sunlight streams gently through the dense canopy. The scene evokes the serene, almost prehistoric feel of this temperate rainforest.\" class=\"wp-image-4903\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Moss-Covered-Trees.webp 753w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Moss-Covered-Trees-226x300.webp 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button></figure>\n</div>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reached the entrance by 9am, and while the main lot was already filling, we were able to grab a spot along the roadside without waiting in line.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hiking-the-hall-of-mosses\"></span>Hiking the Hall of Mosses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/hall-of-mosses-a-first-timers-guide-to-exploring-the-trail/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4891\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hall of Mosses</span></a> isn’t a “hike” so much as a 1-mile loop walk through a breathtaking moss-covered forest. Towering Sitka spruce and bigleaf maples are completely covered in moss, ferns blanket the ground, trees are bent into the shape of arches and hollow trunks are big enough to walk through.</p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2460fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cb6e4d"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cb6e4d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" title=\"Tree Arch Hall Of Mosses\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tree-Arch-Hall-of-Mosses.webp\" alt=\"A hiker walks beneath a massive, moss-draped tree arch along a shaded forest trail in the Hall of Mosses. Surrounding vegetation includes vibrant ferns and mosses, with sunlight filtering through the canopy above.\" class=\"wp-image-4910\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tree-Arch-Hall-of-Mosses.webp 1000w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tree-Arch-Hall-of-Mosses-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tree-Arch-Hall-of-Mosses-768x578.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful moss draped trees</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cb796d"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cb796d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" title=\"Banana Slug\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Banana-Slug.webp\" alt=\"A banana slug rests on a forest floor covered with clovers and damp leaves in Olympic National Park. Its smooth, yellow body glistens with moisture among the rich greenery.\" class=\"wp-image-4911\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Banana-Slug.webp 1000w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Banana-Slug-300x226.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Banana-Slug-768x578.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" />\n\t\t\t</svg>\n\t\t</button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the banana slugs are HUGE!</figcaption></figure>\n</div>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rainforest is surprisingly quiet, too. One of the highlights from our visit was spotting a banana slug the size of my hand across the trail. In late summer or fall, you might also catch salmon running in Taft Creek.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-for-visiting\"></span>Tips for Visiting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arrive early:</strong> Parking fills by mid-morning, especially in summer.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No dogs allowed:</strong> Unlike the beaches, the Hoh trails are not dog-friendly, so Toby and Lily stayed cool in the car.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> The nearby visitor center has wheelchair rentals, making this one of the more inclusive trails in the park.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring your camera:</strong> A wide-angle lens is perfect for capturing the scale of the moss-draped giants.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"explore-beyond-the-hall\"></span>Explore Beyond the Hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"></span></h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have extra time, the <a href=\"https://www.nps.gov/places/000/spruce-nature-trail.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spruce Nature Trail</a> (1.2 miles) and <a href=\"https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/hoh-river-trail.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hoh River Trail</a> are right next door.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{"imageId":"6a51917cb8d4a"}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51917cb8d4a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"394\" title=\"Hoh River\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hoh-River.webp\" alt=\"A wide, calm stretch of the Hoh River reflects the overcast sky, framed by dense greenery and gravel bars. Misty hills rise in the distance, adding a tranquil, remote atmosphere to the scene.\" class=\"wp-image-4913\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0rem;border-radius:1rem\" srcset=\"https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hoh-River.webp 1200w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hoh-River-300x99.webp 300w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hoh-River-1024x336.webp 1024w, https://witheachmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hoh-River-768x252.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" /><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg 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href=\"https://witheachmile.com/twilight-locations-in-forks-washington/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Forks</span></a> (<em>Twilight</em> locations)<br><strong>Evening:</strong> <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/first-beach-la-push-dog-friendly/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7592\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">First Beach at La Push</span></a></td></tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2</td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Midday:</strong> <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/kalalochs-tree-of-life-defying-gravity-and-time/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5712\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tree of Life</span></a> and <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/the-wonderful-smell-of-big-cedar-at-kalaloch-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5148\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Big Cedar</span></a><br><strong>Afternoon:</strong> <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/an-afternoon-at-olympic-national-parks-ruby-beach/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3580\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ruby Beach</span></a><br><strong>Evening:</strong> Return to <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/twilight-locations-in-forks-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7635\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Forks</span></a> or <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/first-beach-la-push-dog-friendly/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7592\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">La Push</span></a></td></tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3</td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Morning:</strong> Hike around <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/glamping-near-olympic-national-park/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7360\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mossquatch Resort</span></a><br><strong>Afternoon / Evening:</strong> <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/rialto-beach-wa-dog-friendly-guide/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7730\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rialto Beach</span></a></td></tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4</td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Morning:</strong> <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/hall-of-mosses-a-first-timers-guide-to-exploring-the-trail/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4891\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hall of Mosses</span></a> walk through the Hoh Rainforest</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, we packed up camp and drove north toward <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/a-cozy-stop-in-sekiu-washington/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4475\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sekiu</span></a> and Neah Bay, where we were ready to explore the far edge of the <a href=\"https://witheachmile.com/tag/olympic-peninsula/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"101\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Olympic Peninsula</span></a> and learn more about the Makah Tribe.</p>"
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"textContent": "When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. See our Affiliate Policy. Planning a dog-friendly Olympic National Park itinerary? This 4-day Olympic Peninsula itinerary is based in Forks, Washington beaches and includes some of the area’s best beaches, rainforest hikes and scenic coastal stops that you can enjoy with your dog. We’re not the type of travelers who like to plan every minute of a trip. When we visited the Olympic Peninsula last summer, we had a few places that we really wanted to see such as Ruby Beach, Rialto, La Push and the Hall of Mosses. This is the way we spent our four days exploring near Forks while staying at Mossquatch Resort. We got to explore the coastal beaches with our dogs, hike through the moody rainforests and got to check out all the moss that makes Olympic National Park so unique. If you’re looking for a dog-friendly itinerary that mixes some of the most famous places in Olympic with a couple quiet stops, this is the exact trip we took. Planning Your Trip to the Olympic Peninsula?We stayed at Mossquatch Resort while exploring and loved having a quiet place between Forks and the coast. If Mossquatch is booked, you can find other pet-friendly stays around Forks on Expedia. A car makes exploring this part of Washington state easier since beaches and hikes are spread out along the coast. You can compare rental prices on Booking.com before your road trips. Day 1: Arrive in Forks, Visit Twilight Landmarks & Walk First Beach On the first day, we got settled into Mossquatch, explored downtown Forks and the Twilight locations and then ended the day running leash-free with the pups on First Beach in La Push. When we visited late in July, the weather was mostly overcast and drizzling. You can check out the weeks forecast below: Forks Weather Stay: Mossquatch Resort We arrived at Mossquatch Resort late the night before after a long drive, and waking up in the forest here was the best welcome to the Olympic Peninsula. Mossquatch is tucked half-way between Forks and La Push, so you’re close to both the coast and town. Mossquatch is a quirky glamping location which leans into the moss that Olympic is famous for. We saw plenty of Bigfoot signs, moss gnomes and even “Mossquatch” mascots (think sasquatch but covered in moss) hidden throughout the woods. We stayed in one of their canvas tents (they do have cabins available, too), which gave us a real bed, gas powered heater for the cool nights and a covered, but separate kitchen setup for grilling. The pups loved exploring around our site (with us keeping an eye out for banana slugs), and we loved the quiet evenings under the trees. Queen size bed inside the Mossquatch Resort tent Kitchen at Mossquatch Resort Mossquatch was a perfect fit for us since we wanted something wooded, dog-friendly and unique. But there are also plenty of places you can book in Forks if you don’t want to glamp and instead are looking for a hotel stay. For those who want to stay even closer to the coast, Kalaloch Lodge is an excellent option. Morning in Forks: Twilight & Exploring the Small-Town After coffee at our campsite, we drove into Forks to explore the small town. This little logging town leans hard into its Twilight fame, and it was a lot of fun to hunt for all the landmarks. The City of Forks Welcomes You! We stopped at the Forks Chamber of Commerce first which is where we found Bella’s two trucks (one based on the movie, the other the novel), cardboard cutouts of Bella, Jacob and Edward and maps marking all the Twilight stops around town. From there, we set out to find the Cullen House (Miller Tree Inn), Bella’s House and Dr. Cullen’s parking spot at the hospital. The Cullen House (Miller Tree Inn) can even be booked if you’re looking for a Twilight themed stay! Even if you’re not a huge fan, I still think it’s worth driving around Forks. The town really does feel like the moody backdrop of the movies. Forks has one grocery store (Forks Thrifty Mart), a few shops and a handful of places to eat. We picked up coffee at A Shot in the Dark, checked out souvenirs at Forks Outfitters (connected to Forks Thrifty Mart) and ordered pizza at Pacific Pizza, which has outdoor seating that’s dog-friendly. As we left Forks, we saw some thimbleberries (which are safe to eat raw) growing along the side of the road and decided to pull over and try a couple. All the while joking about Edward hiding somewhere in the trees. The home of Bella Swan The Cullen House in Forks, WA Evening: First Beach at La Push We relaxed back at Mossquatch for a bit before we headed west toward La Push in the afternoon. First Beach, which is just 20 minutes from our yurt, ended up being the the most dog-friendly stop on our trip. Unlike most beaches inside Olympic National Park, this one (on Quileute Nation land) allows dogs entirely off-leash. We picked up a $10 parking pass at the Quileute Oceanside Resort and walked right onto the sand and unleashed our pups. Toby and Lily were so excited and kept sprinted across the driftwood covered shoreline. Neither of them were too fond of the cold Pacific Ocean waves, though. Taking a walk leash-free on First Beach Toby and lily exploring La Push After an hour of running around, climbing logs and burning off energy, our dogs were happily worn out. We grabbed dinner at River’s Edge Restaurant just down the road and drove back to Mossquatch. For us, day one gave us a mix of pop-culture, small-town exploration and our first experience of the Olympic coast, all with the pups by your side. Day 2: Ruby Beach, Kalaloch’s Tree of Life & Big Cedar Loop On day two, we wanted to explore more of Olympic’s southern coastline. We decided to prioritize Ruby Beach and two smaller, but equally awesome stops nearby. Midday: The Tree of Life at Kalaloch Beach Just 15 minutes south of Ruby Beach lies one of Olympic’s most unique wonders, the Tree of Life (also called the Tree Root Cave). It sounds dramatic, but this Sitka spruce somehow clings to life even though its roots hang exposed in midair, stretched across a gap carved by a small creek. It looks kind of like it’s defying gravity, even as storms pound the coastline year after year. It’s almost like it’s defying gravity The walk from the Kalaloch Campground parking lot is only a few hundred feet, but the stairs down to the beach were a little slippery from the drizzle when we visited. We read that this can be a popular tourist attraction, so I’d expect a small crowd. There were only a couple people when we visited, everyone waiting their turn for photos by the tree’s twisted roots. We were lucky that other visitors offered to take photos of us with Toby and Lily (though the dogs looked less than thrilled in their makeshift “grocery bag ponchos”). Pro tip: I think some of the best shots of the Tree of Life are taken from a distance. That way, you capture the full tree framed by the beach and cliffs. Quick Stop: Big Cedar Kalaloch After visiting the Tree of Life, we got back on the road to drive drove north. But we were intrigued with a sign that said “Big Cedar”. Before heading back north, we stopped off at Big Cedar. It’s only 8 minutes from the Tree of Life and is a short 0.3-mile trail loop that takes you past some massive western red cedars. Some of which are nearly 1,000 years old. As soon as we parked and opened the car doors, we were hit with an incredible cedar scent. The trail is easy and dog-friendly (we learned after the fact that leashed pups are allowed, though we took turns exploring just in case). The largest cedar, once over 175 feet tall, is fenced off now, but the surrounding giants are just as stunning. Afternoon: Drive to Ruby Beach From Forks, Ruby Beach is just a 30-minute drive south on US-101. The turnoff is well marked, but cell service was pretty spotty (you might want to download directions ahead of time). There’s a small parking lot and an overflow area down the road, with bathrooms and dog waste stations before you head down the quarter-mile trail. Dramatic sea stacks line Ruby Beach You can see a beautiful view of the beach even before you make it there. It’s beautiful seeing the sea stacks rising out of the mist, all of the driftwood piled high and dark sand dotted with red-hued minerals that give Ruby Beach its name. Exploring Ruby Beach Ruby Beach is another dog-friendly beach (leashed dogs are allowed). I think even Toby and Lily were amazed with this place because they completely forgot about the drizzle and instead kept pulling us along the beach to explore. There are two ways to access the sand: Scramble over the driftwood Or take the easier carved-out path around it (better for leashed dogs). The beach itself is a mile long with some impressively huge sea stacks in the distance. We read that, when the tide is low, you can find starfish, anemones and urchins in the tide pools. Unfortunately, we got there as the tide was rolling in, so we didn’t see any sea life. If you want tide-pooling, you’ll want to get there about an hour before low tide. Even without tide pools, Ruby Beach is incredible. We ducked into driftwood shelters, watched waves crash around the rocks and felt small walking alongside the sea stacks. The dogs tolerated the rain (with some dramatic side-eyes from Toby) but loved running across the open sand. Ducking in and out of the driftwood structures. These sea stacks are HUGE! Evening: Back to Forks or La Push After a day of exploring the coast, we headed back to Forks (45 minutes from Kalaloch). But you can just as easily stop for a sunset walk at First Beach in La Push on your way. Our day two had us exploring the resilient Tree of Life, the incredible smells of Big Cedar and the ruggedness of Ruby Beach. All three are fit well into one coastal loop, making it a must-do day from Forks. Day 3: Mossquatch Trails & Rialto Beach Adventure By day three, we were ready for something low-key in the morning before heading back out to the coast. With trails right outside our tent and one of Olympic’s most rugged beaches just 20 minutes away, we turned this day into a forest walk and a coastline adventure. Morning: Hiking Around Mossquatch Resort One of the underrated perks of staying at Mossquatch Resort is that you don’t have to get in the car to go exploring. A network of trails winds through the moss covered forest just behind camp, and they’re dog-friendly which was perfect for a slow start to our day. We made coffee at the yurt, then let Toby and Lily lead the way along the trails. The ground was soft and spongy from the constant drizzle, but I think the pups had become more used to it by now. We didn’t spot Bigfoot, but we did fall for their mossy mascot. They have a waterfall a few minutes hike from the tents! If you’re staying here, definitely take advantage of these trails. They’re especially nice in the morning when the fog is still hanging low over the trees. Afternoon/Evening: Rialto Beach In the afternoon, we drove out to Rialto Beach, one of Olympic’s most dog-friendly stretches of coast. Rialti is just 20 minutes from Forks, following WA-110 to Mora Road until the road ends at the parking lot. There are bathrooms, trash bins and a short path straight onto the beach. These look like awesome skipping rocks Rialto feels like the wilder cousin of Ruby or First Beach. Instead of soft sand, the shoreline is layered with smooth gray stones and bleached driftwood. We didn’t push all the way to Hole-in-the-Wall (a 3.3-mile round-trip walk best done at low tide), but even sticking close to the parking lot was worth it. We even spotted a seal bobbing its head up and down in the surf! Rialto with Dogs Unlike First Beach where pups can run free off leash, Rialto requires leashes, which meant Toby and Lily stayed by our sides. They still sniffed their way across the stones and driftwood, though by this point in the trip they were both a little over the constant drizzle. If you go, bring: Ponchos or rain jackets: it’s almost always misty. Binoculars: wildlife spotting is half the fun. Tide chart: if you want to reach Hole-in-the-Wall safely. They weren’t fans of the drizzle. We spotted a seal in the ocean! Evening Return After a couple of damp hours at the coast, we headed back to Mossquatch. The best part was ending the night in their sauna and warming up after a gray but beautiful day on the water. Our day three had a relaxing start in the morning with a quiet forest walk, followed by a moody evening at Rialto Beach. This gave us a less driving-heavy day while still exploring the coast. Day 4: Hall of Mosses in the Hoh Rainforest After three days of misty beaches and cozy forest hikes, our last morning near Forks was reserved for one of Olympic’s icons, the Hall of Mosses in the Hoh Rain Forest. The Drive into the Hoh Rainforest From Mossquatch Resort, it’s about an hour-long drive (40 miles) to the Hoh entrance. The road winds along the Hoh River, with plenty of pull-offs if you want to stop and take enjoy the view like we did. We reached the entrance by 9am, and while the main lot was already filling, we were able to grab a spot along the roadside without waiting in line. Hiking the Hall of Mosses The Hall of Mosses isn’t a “hike” so much as a 1-mile loop walk through a breathtaking moss-covered forest. Towering Sitka spruce and bigleaf maples are completely covered in moss, ferns blanket the ground, trees are bent into the shape of arches and hollow trunks are big enough to walk through. Beautiful moss draped trees Some of the banana slugs are HUGE! The rainforest is surprisingly quiet, too. One of the highlights from our visit was spotting a banana slug the size of my hand across the trail. In late summer or fall, you might also catch salmon running in Taft Creek. Tips for Visiting Arrive early: Parking fills by mid-morning, especially in summer. No dogs allowed: Unlike the beaches, the Hoh trails are not dog-friendly, so Toby and Lily stayed cool in the car. Accessibility: The nearby visitor center has wheelchair rentals, making this one of the more inclusive trails in the park. Bring your camera: A wide-angle lens is perfect for capturing the scale of the moss-draped giants. Explore Beyond the Hall If you have extra time, the Spruce Nature Trail (1.2 miles) and Hoh River Trail are right next door. Driving alongside the Hoh River, with this stunning view right outside Our 4-Day Itinerary at a Glance DayWhat to Do1Stay: Mossquatch Resort, Forks or Kalaloch LodgeMorning: Explore Forks (Twilight locations)Evening: First Beach at La Push2Midday: Tree of Life and Big CedarAfternoon: Ruby BeachEvening: Return to Forks or La Push3Morning: Hike around Mossquatch ResortAfternoon / Evening: Rialto Beach4Morning: Hall of Mosses walk through the Hoh Rainforest From here, we packed up camp and drove north toward Sekiu and Neah Bay, where we were ready to explore the far edge of the Olympic Peninsula and learn more about the Makah Tribe.",
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