Cape Flattery
The northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States, where a wooden boardwalk winds through rainforest to sea-cliff viewpoints overlooking sea caves and the Tatoosh Island lighthouse.
Cape Flattery lies within the Makah Reservation and is the northwesternmost point of the 48 contiguous states. The trail is about 1.2 km one way. A wooden boardwalk runs through rainforest to four sea-cliff viewpoints, where you can watch emerald water surge into sea caves and see Tatoosh Island and its lighthouse. Puffins, sea otters and, in spring, migrating gray whales are often spotted. A Makah Recreation Pass is required and can be purchased in Neah Bay. It is about a 2-hour drive from Port Angeles, with many winding mountain curves along the way.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Makah Museum
- Rialto Beach
- Second Beach (La Push)
- Forks
- Ruby Beach
- Kalaloch Tree of Life
- Hoh Rain Forest
- Lake Crescent