This is from a site that proposes that the trail to Shi Shi has been improved, well maybe everyone didn't like the old trail, but I loved it..
Here is the report about the almost 300,000.00 trail built. A boardwalk..
"Reaching the most northwestern point in the lower United States just got easier for thousands of people.
The Makah Tribe's long-awaited renovation of the Cape Flattery trail is complete.
For years, sightseers from all over the world have hiked through a muddy, poorly maintained trail - and risked plunging off dangerous cliffs to see one of the most breathtaking views on the Pacific Coast.
Those who could not navigate the trail before, now can reach their destination via a 20 to 30 minute walk across a combination of cedar boardwalk and groomed earthen trail.
At the end of the 3/4 of a mile hike over a picturesque trail with bridges across wetlands, one will enjoy the views from five observation perches with cedar decks and guard rails. If you bring a lunch or a light snack two picnic tables can be found and the end of the trail also.
The Makah's built the trail with a $170,000 Department of Natural Resources grant and an $85,000 State Department of Transportation grant.
Seven Tribal members learned construction skills and earned partial college scholarships for donating 900 hours, through the AmeriCorps project.
The Trail provides a view of waves crashing against rocky shores and of Tatoosh Island, a former Makah fishing and whaling camp and more recently a Coast Guard station. Sometimes visitors can catch a glimpse of puffin, sea otters, seals, gray, orca and humpback whales and other marine life.
A short side trip after you come back from the Cape trail, cross over the Waatch River to see Hobuck Beach and the famous Shi Shi Beach.
" http://www.northolympic.com/capeflatterytrail/
The Makah Tribe's long-awaited renovation of the Cape Flattery trail is complete.
For years, sightseers from all over the world have hiked through a muddy, poorly maintained trail - and risked plunging off dangerous cliffs to see one of the most breathtaking views on the Pacific Coast.
Those who could not navigate the trail before, now can reach their destination via a 20 to 30 minute walk across a combination of cedar boardwalk and groomed earthen trail.
At the end of the 3/4 of a mile hike over a picturesque trail with bridges across wetlands, one will enjoy the views from five observation perches with cedar decks and guard rails. If you bring a lunch or a light snack two picnic tables can be found and the end of the trail also.
The Makah's built the trail with a $170,000 Department of Natural Resources grant and an $85,000 State Department of Transportation grant.
Seven Tribal members learned construction skills and earned partial college scholarships for donating 900 hours, through the AmeriCorps project.
The Trail provides a view of waves crashing against rocky shores and of Tatoosh Island, a former Makah fishing and whaling camp and more recently a Coast Guard station. Sometimes visitors can catch a glimpse of puffin, sea otters, seals, gray, orca and humpback whales and other marine life.
A short side trip after you come back from the Cape trail, cross over the Waatch River to see Hobuck Beach and the famous Shi Shi Beach.
" http://www.northolympic.com/capeflatterytrail/