Striped Peak Trail is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Port Angeles, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
walking
forest
views
wild flowers
wildlife
good workout. some trees down and a small area washed out but good trail.
This hike through the forest is beautiful as long as you're not expecting scenic views along the way. The area at the top is "seedy" as a previous review described it because the top of the trail is accessible from the road beginning at Freshwater Bay Road! THAT was disappointing. From the beginning of the trail at the bottom less than 1 mile in is a path down to "Hidden Cove". This is the only scenic view I recall from the trail and is a must see, best enjoyed at low tide. It's a steep hike down but worth it!
The trail was moderately difficult going up (of course) and very easy coming back. The payoff however was quite disappointing. Striped peak trail doesn't actually go to striped peak. More like somewhat close to striped peak. The view at the "peak" was a very small lookout with overgrown foliage obscuring most of it. The area was also quite seedy.
Trail is actually closer to 5 total miles. See my photos for maps of the route and trailhead postings. Weather was great, there's an option to switchback down to a beach which we still regret not doing - it's a simple 0.75 mile downhill to a nice clean cove.
The "peak" is a mild view with overgrown foliage that obscures the sights of Mt Baker and Vancouver Island, which are only visible on a clear day. Best weather for this would be August. Lots of broken glass and shotgun shells in the parking lot adjacent to the lookout point, which is a huge bummer.
Dog friendly! Nice and shaded. Light elevation. Would recommend this trail if you're in the neighborhood.
nice trail, neat little cove, approximately 6 miles round-trip including going down to the cove
Ok for short day trip, save yourself the effort of going all the way to the peak and go down to the cove instead
Take the side trail down to the hike-accessible only cove! We did and had the cove all to ourselves on a Saturday! definitely made the trip
Beautiful day out at Salt Creek and Striped Peak. The sun was out and it was warm. We stopped and looked at the bunkers that are just off the trail in places and thought of the men who once served there.