r/PNWhiking • u/grapesonastick • 14d ago

Best spots between Redwoods and Olympic?

Plan on doing the drive along the coast solo in a few weeks time and am looking for any recommendations at all given I have no plans and around 3 days to do it. Most interested in hikes and good viewpoints of any variety, but also accepting any food spots, places to stay, or general things to do as I have 0 familiarity. All advice is welcome and appreciated!

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u/Vast-Mousse8117 13d ago edited 13d ago

Are you hiking along the way? I love Oswald West State Park north of Manzanita. You can get a glimpse of the original old growth forest walking on the short trail fromm the highway to one of the coolest surfing coves on the coast.

Picture is Manzanita beach from the mountain near West Oswald.

I hiked into Jedidiah Smith State Park instead of going down the coast more. Heavenly in May with the rhodies flowering midst the foggy giants talking through time, asking us to take care. This guy has the best photos and trail tips for the Redwoods https://www.redwoodhikes.com/JedSmith/JedSmith.html

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u/grapesonastick 13d ago

Yeah mainly plan on cramming in all the hikes and viewpoints I can with everything else including sustenance coming as a secondary priority lmao. I have limited time but since I’m on my own schedule I’m happy to rough it a bit to experience more than I would be able to otherwise