1212. The Ruby Beach Hike
Ruby Beach is a popular and easily accessible beach in Olympic National Park. It is named after the striking ruby-colored crystals that are in the sand there. This hike to the beach is six miles in length.
It is an easy hike with a minimal ascent. Give yourself three hours for this one. For a quick visit, park your vehicle in the big parking area then head downhill to the beach. In order to make it an actual hike, you simply go north along sand ‘til you hit Hoh River. That makes it a six-mile hike round trip.
And speaking of Hoh…
The Best Hikes in the Hoh Rainforest
There are two hiking trails you can take through the Hoh Rainforest. They both begin at one parking lot. Perhaps more importantly, they are both considered easy and are both reported to be “essential” when it comes to fully experiencing Olympic National Park.
(Continued on next page)
