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Second Beach Trail

Forks, WA
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Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Forks
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Hiking
Description: Dense and marshy forest trail on the Olympic Coast.
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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

The hike isn't too long and the woods are beautiful. The path is built up so you aren't in the mud. The beach is beautiful!

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Chicago, Illinois
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Second Beach is beautiful. The hike is about a 3/4 mile fairly easy (up a hill then down) trail to the beach and the view is so worth it.

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Carterville, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

A must-see. Spectacular beach. Big stacks, crashing surf. Beautiful. Photographers will love it. Convenient to nearby La Push and Rialto Beach.

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Horseheads, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

If you are a "Twilight" fan, this is the hike and vista you'll definitely want to do, because you'll recognize the scenary. Spectacular views of the Olympic Pacific coast.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We were told that this was an easy and flat hike. It is not. There are many steps. The beach is gorgeous. But those with mobility or joint issues should be aware it is steep.

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Hurricane, West Virginia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Getting to & from the beach is work that will make your legs burn if you're not in shape. Mine certainly did on the way back to the car from climbing all the stairs. The effort was so worth seeing this amazing beach. I'm not sure why TripAdvisor says this is in Forks because it's actually in LaPush on the... More

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Lake Stevens, Washington
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

2nd beach is the easiest to hike too...3rd beach is a longer hike...beach is secluded as the only way in is to hike...at low tides the tide pools are full of life...quite muddy if it is raining though...trail is well maintained but mud is mud...remember your close to the rain forests here...would recommend this beach hike to all...enjoy but watch... More

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Galena, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

This was a long and hard hike, but it was really worth it. I would do it again in a heartbeat, but give yourself plenty of time. If you have any knee trouble or difficulty walking or are not in great shape, you should probably not attempt this beach...go to first beach instead, you can drive right up and we... More

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Klamath Falls, Oregon
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Loved the trek to the beach but saw alot of people with grandparents heading back-unless Grandma is surefooted and can go up and down steep gnarly log steps with no problem, we went in March and it was muddy but doable, and I am no athlete, but think twice before taking the very young or old-unless you plan to carry... More

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Seattle, Washington
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

This is 100% worth the drive to La Push and the hike to the beach. If you are an outdoor person or love hiking, beaches, woods or just nature in general, you MUST take a trip here!

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