There’s no doubt about it: The Olympic Peninsula is a magical place in any season. But there’s something about early to mid-autumn, when the chaos of summer has come to an end but the winter chill hasn’t hit yet, that feels extra special. And this is the perfect time to head for the coast and check out the Hole-in-the-Wall Trail.
The 4-mile Hole-in-the-Wall Trail begins at the Rialto Beach parking area.
Bill Watson / alltrails.com And from then on, it’s basically all beach.
Your beach walk will be so beautiful, you just might forget you’re exercising.
Aaron Hinton / alltrails.com As you head toward the Hole-in-the-Wall, you might see the forested James and Little James islands to the south.
The sea stacks are what make the beaches of the Olympic Peninsula look so unique, and Rialto is full of them.
Aaron Hinton / alltrails.com As you walk, you might see wildlife both on land and in the sea: spy whales and sea lions, eagles, and seabirds.
About two miles into the trail, you’ll come to the hole, a small arch overlooking the ocean.
Sara Sinclair / alltrails.com
If the tide is out, you can walk right through the arch and check out the tide pools.
Britty Fintel / alltrails.com You never know what small ocean critters you’ll see.
This is definitely one of the most breathtaking trails in Washington.
Glenn van Zyl / alltrails.com And you’ll be right on the ocean.
You’ll definitely want to work this experience into your next Olympic Peninsula Road Trip.
Bill Watson / alltrails.com
And from then on, it’s basically all beach.
Aaron Hinton / alltrails.com
As you head toward the Hole-in-the-Wall, you might see the forested James and Little James islands to the south.
Aaron Hinton / alltrails.com
As you walk, you might see wildlife both on land and in the sea: spy whales and sea lions, eagles, and seabirds.
Sara Sinclair / alltrails.com
Britty Fintel / alltrails.com
You never know what small ocean critters you’ll see.
Glenn van Zyl / alltrails.com
And you’ll be right on the ocean.
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