Basics
- Location:
- 137 miles northwest of Seattle Starting in Port Angeles on the pacific coast
- Surface:
- Paved
- Length:
- 61.08 miles (98 km)
- Time:
- Two hours to drive without stopping, or eight hours to visit places along the way.
- Season:
- Year round
- Fees:
- There is a nominal fee at the Makah Cultural Museum, and for recreational use at Neah Bay for trails, marina and beaches.
Description
The serenity of the Pacific Northwest can be found on every breaking wave as you drive the Strait of Juan de Fuca, extending into the Pacific Ocean from Puget Sound along a glacial fjord. See gray whales under blue skies or eagles amongst the green old growth rainforests of the Northwest. This drive is a must see for those looking for the coastal beauty that is inspiring and unique to this part of the world.
The Strait of Juan de Fuca begins traveling from Port Angeles which is 137 miles northwest of Seattle. Stay on HWY 112 all the way from Port Angeles until the end of the byway 62 miles later at the Makah Indian Reservation.
Sightseeing, hiking, and cultural sites are all well established and accessible to everyone. The Makah Cultural Museum is home to many artifacts discovered in the area from an ancient Ozette fishing village. Drive and see Sail and Seal rocks to see a popular feeding ground for gray whales. In the winter visit the Hurricane Ridge Visitor's Center for skiing and majestic views of Olympic National Park and the glacier filled peaks in the distance.
