1 day

About this activity

We'll time this adventure to take advantage of maximum low tides to expose more of the spit. In inclement or rapidly changing weather, or during high tides, it may be difficult or ill advised to complete the trip, but I will safely guide you along this stunning, unique shoreline.

This adventure begins with a 30-minute ferry ride from Colman Dock on Elliott Bay across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island and then across Hood Canal on the world’s third-longest floating bridge to the Olympic Peninsula.

I provide a gourmet picnic lunch that we’ll enjoy on the grounds of the lighthouse. After completing the hike, you can enjoy an (optional) additional meal of Dungeness crab or other seafood at a historic restaurant on the return to Seattle.

We will also stop at the Jamestown S’Klallam Native Northwest Expressions art gallery on the way to or from the hike where you can see contemporary Salish and other Northwest Coast native arts and crafts--and perhaps purchase a reminder of your adventure.

Round-trip travel time: 5 hours (including 2 ferry rides)

Hiking time: 5 hours

Total time: 10 hours (11 hours with optional post-hike dinner)

Best departure time: 7 a.m., depending upon tides

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Included

Morning coffee, snacks while hiking, and a gourmet picnic lunch of your choice is included. All transportation costs, including two ferry crossings, are included. Hiking poles, day packs, and the hikers "10 Essentials" are provided.
Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

An optional dinner after the hike is recommended but not included in the price. Arrangements for a dinner can be made upon confirming your itinerary. You may opt to enjoy this meal without your guide. If you invite your guide to join you, he will pay for his own meal.

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a stunning adventure along a narrow sand spit abounding with wildlife. You will be exposed to a marine environment that can suddenly become intensely windy, rainy, and cold with little or no warning and little or no shelter. Your guide will take every precaution to ensure your safety, including aborting the hike if necessary to return to shelter.
You must be prepared with rain gear, including a substantial rain coat and hat and, preferably, rain pants. Dress in layers; no cotton outerwear. A limited amount of rain gear can be provided if needed and if arranged in advance with your guide.
In the unlikely event that adverse weather is forecast for the day you have booked this adventure, you may opt to select another adventure, postpone to another day if your schedule and your guide's permits, or you may cancel for a full refund.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Sport

75%

Adrenaline

25%

Original

20%

Reviews

5.0

1

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Jennifer O

5 | 2019-08-12

Knowledgeable and personable guide. Beautiful area for a beach walk with flourishing wildlife and charming lighthouse as a turn around. Well organized. Catered casual picnic. ❤️ Would

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