The Strait of Juan de Fuca - Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway
The Strait of Juan de Fuca - Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway
The Strait of Juan de Fuca - Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway
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Tatoosh Island &<br />
Lighthouse<br />
Cape<br />
Flattery<br />
Neah Bay<br />
Point <strong>of</strong><br />
the Arches<br />
Hobuck Beach<br />
Makah Bay<br />
Flattery Rocks<br />
National Wildlife<br />
Refuge<br />
Shi Shi Beach<br />
Rialto Beach<br />
Quileute Indian<br />
Reservation<br />
Sooes River<br />
Ozette Indian<br />
Village<br />
Archaeological<br />
Cape<br />
Alava<br />
Site Ozette Indian<br />
Reservation<br />
Ozette<br />
Ranger<br />
Ozette<br />
Island<br />
Sand Point<br />
Trails<br />
Station<br />
S<br />
Summer Only<br />
Olympic<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
Olympic Coast<br />
National Marine<br />
Sanctuary<br />
La Push<br />
Second Beach<br />
Teahwhit Head<br />
Makah Cultural and<br />
Research Center<br />
Neah Bay<br />
Makah Indian<br />
Reservation<br />
Mora<br />
Ranger<br />
Station<br />
10<br />
Quillayute Needles<br />
National Wildlife<br />
Refuge<br />
8<br />
Lake<br />
Ozette<br />
Big River<br />
Dickey River<br />
Third Beach<br />
S<br />
Toleak<br />
Point<br />
9<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Strait</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Juan</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Fuca</strong><br />
Highway<br />
Washington State Route 112<br />
Sail & Seal Rocks<br />
Hoko-Ozette<br />
Road<br />
110<br />
Summer<br />
Only<br />
Dickey<br />
Lake<br />
East Fork Dickey River<br />
112<br />
Hoko River<br />
Lake<br />
Pleasant<br />
Sekiu<br />
Forks<br />
101<br />
Sekiu<br />
Point<br />
Clallam Bay<br />
Pysht River<br />
Sappho<br />
Clallam Bay<br />
113<br />
Forks Timber Museum<br />
U.S. Forest Service and<br />
National Pa rk Service<br />
Information Station<br />
Bogachiel<br />
State Park<br />
Beaver Lake<br />
Sol Duc River<br />
To Kalaloch, Aber<strong>de</strong>en, and Olympia<br />
Clallam Bay Spit<br />
County Park<br />
Pysht<br />
Tree Farm<br />
North Fork Calawah River<br />
Located on the north edge <strong>of</strong> Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, the natural beauty <strong>of</strong> this National <strong>Scenic</strong><br />
<strong>Byway</strong> is as unique as it is spectacular. Its remote stretches <strong>of</strong> rugged coastline will make your ri<strong>de</strong> along its<br />
61-mile length a stand-out adventure. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Strait</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Fuca</strong> connects the Paci�c Ocean with Puget Sound,<br />
parallels the western half <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strait</strong> and traverses the northwestern corner <strong>of</strong> the United States.<br />
South Fork Calawah River<br />
Bogachiel River<br />
Drive Time: 1.5 to 2 hours one way beginning at either end<br />
More information: www.highway112.org • www.byways.org/browse/byways/13740/<br />
Distances Port Angeles Joyce Cl. Bay/Sekiu Lake Ozette Neah Bay<br />
& Mileages Miles / Time Miles / Time Miles / Time Miles / Time Miles / Time<br />
Port Angeles 16/24 min. 50/1 hr.16 min. 75/2hrs.7 min. 68/1 hr.47 min.<br />
Joyce 16/24 min. 34/53 min. 59/1 hr.45 min. 54/1 hr.20 min.<br />
Cl. Bay/Sekiu 50/1 hr.16 min. 34/53 min. 25/50 min. 20/32 min.<br />
Lake Ozette 75/2hrs.7 min. 59/1 hr.45 min. 25/50 min. 38/1 hr.11 min.<br />
Neah Bay 68/1 hr.47 min. 54/1 hr.20 min. 75/2hrs.7 min. 38/1 hr.11 min.<br />
Beaver<br />
(Tyee)<br />
7<br />
Pillar Point<br />
Pillar Point<br />
County Park<br />
West Twin<br />
River<br />
Olympic National Forest<br />
6<br />
<strong>The</strong> Working Forest<br />
East Twin<br />
River<br />
<strong>Strait</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Fuca</strong><br />
Salt Creek<br />
Recreation Area<br />
Joyce General Store Crescent Freshwater Bay<br />
4<br />
& Depot Museum Bay County Park<br />
Fairholm<br />
Lake Crescent<br />
Hoh River<br />
Lyre River<br />
Eagle Ranger<br />
Station<br />
Summer Only<br />
S<br />
Hoh Rain Forest<br />
Visitor Center<br />
Hoh Rain<br />
Forest<br />
Sol Duc Hot Springs<br />
Sol Duc Falls<br />
Vancouver Island<br />
5<br />
Joyce<br />
Lake<br />
S Sutherland<br />
Storm King<br />
Information<br />
Station<br />
Summer Only<br />
Salt Creek<br />
Lake Aldwell<br />
Lake Mills<br />
Olympic National Park<br />
Mount Olympus<br />
7,965 feet / 2,428 meters<br />
Striped<br />
Peak<br />
3<br />
112<br />
Freshwater<br />
Bay<br />
2<br />
Elwha River<br />
Lower Elwha<br />
Klallam Indian<br />
Reservation<br />
1<br />
Hurricane<br />
Ridge<br />
Ediz Hook<br />
S<br />
Summer<br />
Only<br />
Map Legend<br />
National <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Byway</strong><br />
Whale Trail Sites<br />
Historic Points<br />
<strong>of</strong> Interest<br />
Olympic Discovery<br />
Trail, Completed<br />
17<br />
Victoria<br />
Auto Walk-On Ferry<br />
Clallam County<br />
Museum<br />
Port Angeles<br />
Olympic<br />
National Park<br />
Visitor Center<br />
Hear t O’ the<br />
Hills Ranger<br />
Station<br />
101<br />
To Seattle<br />
Natural & <strong>Scenic</strong><br />
Points <strong>of</strong> Interest<br />
Parks & Campgrounds<br />
Ranger Stations<br />
Olympic Discovery<br />
Trail, Proposed<br />
© 2011 <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Fuca</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Byway</strong> Association. All rights reserved.
1. Elwha Bridge & Elwha River Restoration/Elwha<br />
Dam Removal Area<br />
<strong>The</strong> Elwha River can be viewed while crossing the newly replaced<br />
Elwha Bridge (just north <strong>of</strong> SR112) on Elwha River Road. It inclu<strong>de</strong>s<br />
a pe<strong>de</strong>strian <strong>de</strong>ck suspen<strong>de</strong>d below the vehicle <strong>de</strong>ck. <strong>The</strong> river was<br />
once home to famous runs <strong>of</strong> Chinook salmon. In 2011, removal will<br />
begin on the Elwha and Glines Dams and will continue for up to<br />
three years. To learn more, visit www.nps.gov/olym/naturescience<br />
/elwha-ecosystem-restoration.htm (Turn <strong>of</strong>f SR112, Milepost [MP] 60<br />
to Lower Dam Road)<br />
2. Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route<br />
<strong>The</strong> Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) is a non-motorized, multiuser<br />
transportation/recreation system that will eventually span the<br />
Olympic Peninsula. One portion, connecting SR112 at the Elwha River<br />
with Lake Crescent, is the Adventure Route. It is three feet wi<strong>de</strong> with<br />
a dirt and gravel surface and inten<strong>de</strong>d for use by equestrians, hikers,<br />
and cyclists. www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com (MP 59.5)<br />
3. Freshwater Bay County Park<br />
<strong>The</strong> launch ramp for small boats, saltwater beach access and lower<br />
picnic area are open year round. <strong>The</strong> 17-acre day-use park has an<br />
upper picnic area located in a natural cedar forest, with covered<br />
picnic shelters. This area is open from May to Sept.<br />
www.clallam.net/CountyParks/ (Turn <strong>of</strong>f SR 112 at MP 56.5)<br />
4. Salt Creek Recreation Area<br />
Salt Creek inclu<strong>de</strong>s the Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary, diving<br />
sites, a saltwater beach, playground, ti<strong>de</strong>pools and hiking trails to<br />
Striped Peak. Originally a World War II harbor <strong>de</strong>fense site, the<br />
remnants <strong>of</strong> Fort Hay<strong>de</strong>n are preserved on the 196-acre site. <strong>The</strong> park<br />
has 90 campsites, accessible showers and rest rooms, and an RV<br />
dump station. Check ti<strong>de</strong> schedules and camping information at<br />
www.clallam.net/CountyParks/ (Turn <strong>of</strong>f SR112 at MP 53.8)<br />
5. Joyce General Store & Depot Museum<br />
This historic landmark is a favorite supply stop for locals and<br />
tourists. It still has many original fixtures from back in the day. It<br />
continues its service as a US Post Office, with many <strong>of</strong> the features<br />
from its beginnings a century ago. Open seven days a week year<br />
round. Call (360) 928-3568 for more information. <strong>The</strong> Joyce Depot<br />
Museum is east <strong>of</strong> the store in a former railroad station. It exhibits<br />
items from the 1920s through the 1940s. <strong>The</strong> museum is open every<br />
Saturday year round (exten<strong>de</strong>d days in summer). (MP 50-51)<br />
6. Pillar Point County Park<br />
This woo<strong>de</strong>d 4-acre day-use park has a sandy beach with a concrete<br />
launch ramp for small boats. Check ti<strong>de</strong>s before launching:<br />
w.saltwaterti<strong>de</strong>s.com/. Great for crabbing, shell fishing and photography.<br />
<strong>Scenic</strong> views <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strait</strong>, the Pysht River estuary and the imposing<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> Pillar Point. (MP 29-30)<br />
7. Clallam Bay Spit County Park<br />
On 33 acres on a saltwater beach, this day-use park inclu<strong>de</strong>s public access<br />
to the Clallam Spit and a mile-long sand and gravel beach, access to the<br />
Clallam River, picnic sites, accessible rest rooms, an interpretive display<br />
and room to roam. www.clallam.net/CountyParks (MP 16-17)<br />
8. Lake Ozette<br />
<strong>The</strong> area around Lake Ozette is part <strong>of</strong> Olympic National Park and can<br />
only be reached by car from SR112. <strong>The</strong> lake is the third-largest and<br />
second-<strong>de</strong>epest in the state <strong>of</strong> Washington. It <strong>of</strong>fers boating, hiking and<br />
camping and is also the trailhead to a 9-mile cedar boardwalk loop to<br />
the Pacific shoreline, up the coast and back to the lake. Be aware <strong>of</strong><br />
ti<strong>de</strong>s (www.saltwaterti<strong>de</strong>s.com/) and visit www.nps.gov/olympic for<br />
back country rules and tips for visitors. (Turn at MP 12-13 and drive to<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> Hoko-Ozette Road.)<br />
9. Sail and Seal Rocks (Sea Stacks)<br />
<strong>The</strong>se twin <strong>of</strong>fshore rocks are feeding grounds for gray whales; sea birds<br />
can also be seen. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Strait</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Juan</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Fuca</strong> connects Puget Sound to the<br />
Pacific Ocean. Exceptionally scenic, with complex rocky shorelines, and<br />
s<strong>of</strong>t northwest light and water. A photographer’s dream! (MP 1)<br />
10. Neah Bay and the Makah Tribe<br />
Enjoy camping, sports fishing, sightseeing in the surrounding wil<strong>de</strong>rness,<br />
discovering the ancient Makah heritage at the Makah Cultural and<br />
Research Center (open 7 days/week), hiking to Shi Shi Beach in Olympic<br />
National Park. <strong>The</strong> Cape Flattery trail is a 3/4-mile cedar-planked<br />
boardwalk to a view <strong>of</strong> the Tatoosh Island Lighthouse. www.makah.com<br />
www.neahbaywa.com (MP 0)<br />
Events (More at www.highway112.org)<br />
July<br />
Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days — Combines the best <strong>of</strong> family, food,<br />
fireworks and FUN! See the Grand Para<strong>de</strong> on Saturday and the famous Fun<br />
Run on Sunday. www.clallambaysekiufundays.com/in<strong>de</strong>x.html<br />
August<br />
Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival — Features its legendary Blackberry<br />
Pie Contest, para<strong>de</strong>, music, antique car and tractor displays, a wacky Beard<br />
and Mustache contest, and great food. www.joycewa.com<br />
Makah Days — One <strong>of</strong> the premier annual festivals in the state, Makah<br />
Days celebrates the rich heritage <strong>of</strong> the Makah people.<br />
www.makah.com/makahdays.htm<br />
September<br />
Great <strong>Strait</strong> Sale — Once a year, SR112 becomes a haven for shoppers<br />
and sellers. You might discover that rare ??? you’ve been trying to find!<br />
www.highway112.org<br />
MP = Highway mile post<br />
Food/Lodging/Gas<br />
Joyce Area<br />
Elwha Dam RV Park<br />
MP 60 / 360.452.7054<br />
La Place sur la Mer<br />
MP 58-59/ 360.565.8029<br />
Salt Creek RV and Golf<br />
MP 53-54 - 360.928.2488<br />
Crescent Beach and RV Park<br />
MP 53-54 / 360.928.3344<br />
Joyce General Store<br />
Groceries and fuel<br />
MP 50-51 / 360.928.3568<br />
Family Kitchen<br />
MP 50-51 / 360.928.9777<br />
<strong>The</strong> Blackberry Cafe<br />
MP 50-51 / 360.928.0141<br />
Cozy Overnight Cottage<br />
MP 48-49 / 360.928.9705<br />
Clallam Bay/Sekiu Area<br />
Winter Summer Inn B & B<br />
MP 16-17 / 360.963.2264<br />
Sunsets West Co-op<br />
Groceries<br />
MP 16-17 / 360.963.2189<br />
Jack Mackerel Seafood<br />
Mp 16-17 / 360.963.2021<br />
Gary’s Pay & Save<br />
Auto repairs<br />
MP 16-17 / 360.963.2485<br />
Breakwater Restaurant<br />
MP15-16 / 360.963.2428<br />
Bay Motel<br />
MP 15-16 / 360.963.2444<br />
Van Riper’s Resort<br />
MP14-15 / 360.963.2334<br />
Olson’s Resort<br />
MPt 14-15 / 360.963.2311<br />
Curley’s Resort & Dive Center<br />
MP14-15 / 360.963.2281<br />
Angler’s Hi<strong>de</strong>way<br />
MP 14-15 / 360.963.2750<br />
<strong>Strait</strong>si<strong>de</strong> Resort<br />
MP 14-15 / 360.963.2100<br />
Lost Resort at Lake Ozette<br />
MP 12-13 / 360.963.2899<br />
Chito Beach Resort<br />
MP 7-8 / 360.963.2581<br />
Bullman Beach Inn<br />
MP 1-2 / 360.645.2306<br />
Snow Creek Resort<br />
MP 0-1 / 360.645.2284<br />
Neah Bay - MP1<br />
Washburn’s General Store<br />
360.645.2211<br />
Apocalypto Motel and<br />
Linda’s Wood-fired Kitchen<br />
360.645.2564<br />
Take Home Fish Company<br />
360.640.0262<br />
Makah Mini Mart and Fuel<br />
360.645.2749<br />
Cedar Shack Espresso<br />
360.645.2658
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