If you’re looking to explore some of Olympic National Park’s rugged coastline, I recommend hiking to Toleak Point from Third Beach. It’s a moderately challenging trail that travels along beaches and across steep headlands. The area around Toleak Point is dotted with dozens of offshore islands and sea stacks, making it really picturesque. Plus there are ah-mazing sunsets! You can hike there and back in a full day, but I think you should make it a backpacking trip and stay the night. The Toleak Point area isn’t as popular as the easier Ozette Loop or Shi Shi Beach hikes, which means you’ll experience more solitude.
However, you will have to work a bit harder for that solitude by climbing up ropes and carefully planning for the tides. I’ve done quite a few trips to the Olympic Coast so far, and I think Toleak might just be my favourite. There’s enough challenging terrain to make it a bit of an adventure, without it being too hard to be enjoyable. And the scenery… oh the scenery. If you are planning your own hiking or camping trip to Toleak Point, I’ve got all the info you need to make your trip incredible.
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Third Beach to Toleak Point Hike Basics
Pronunciation: It’s “toe-lee-ack”. If you say “too-leek” the Rangers will giggle.
Third Beach to Toleak Point Hike Basics
Pronunciation: It’s “toe-lee-ack”. If you say “too-leek” the Rangers will giggle.Indigenous Land: This route is on the traditional territories of the Quileute and Hob people’s. Toleak means “hole in the rock” in the Quileute language and is likely a reference to the large window in the sea stack just north of Toleak Point.
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km) one way
Difficulty: Moderate. There are some challenging ladders and rope-assisted bluffs to climb.
Time: Depends on the tides. One overnight or at least 3.5 hours each way.
What to Bring: Everything you need to be self-sufficient. Use my simple backpacking checklist to ensure you have the gear you need.
Permits: Olympic National Park pass required. Overnight visitors require a camping permit.
Tide Info: La Push Tide Table. You will want to look into the tides when planning your trip as they can make a BIG difference.
Toleak Point is on the coast in Olympic National Park. It’s actually part way along the South Coast Wilderness Trail, which is a longer and more difficult route from La Push in the north to Oil City in the south. The scenery on the northern section up to Toleak Point is just SO good. I think it’s worth heading into Toleak Point for a day trip or an overnight backpacking trip.
Toleak Point is on the coast in Olympic National Park. It’s actually part way along the South Coast Wilderness Trail, which is a longer and more difficult route from La Push in the north to Oil City in the south. The scenery on the northern section up to Toleak Point is just SO good. I think it’s worth heading into Toleak Point for a day trip or an overnight backpacking trip.