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South Coast Route

Olympic National ParkSouth CoastGoal trailNot yet hiked

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Route info

Length
14.4 mi
Elevation gain
2,000 ft

Published figures from the park, the forest, WTA or AllTrails.

Season & conditions

For reference
Seasonal access
No info yet
Passes & permits
NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: None
Trail status
The headland routes, which must be used at high tides, are steep and treacherous. Ropes may be in place, but are not maintained by NPS and should be tested prior to use. Ladders at Taylor Point overland are in good condition.  The overland trail is not very brushy and mostly clear of downed trees. Goodman Overland trail is steep and muddy.  The sou (NPS, updated 06/15/26)
Road
No recent report

Conditions change fast, and these notes may be out of date. Check official sources before you go: NPS Olympic trail & road conditions.

Sources: nps.gov 1 · nps.gov 2 · wta.org

Trail line: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It may not follow the whole published route.

Finding the trailhead

Trailhead
Third Beach to Oil City Trailhead
Pass
NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: None

Directions to trailhead

From public park, forest and WTA info. Roads and access change, so check before you go.

Official source

National Park Service

Map

Public trail lineParkForest
USGS The National Map · NPS · USFS · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Public trail line from park and forest GIS data. My GPS track replaces it after I hike it.