Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

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(535) · Nature reserve in Sequim, United States
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Aug 12, 2024
The hike to the spit is foresty, not too far or strenuous. The spit is neat to see from up top. If you go the entire 5.5 miles, you get to the lighthouse. We've done this before as a couple, and it w… Full review by interviewtraveler
Aug 9, 2024
Nice well maintained trail to the beach. The staff were lovely and answered my kiddo’s million questions. They have stamps for the national parks passport book, you just have to ask because they aren… Full review by 925erickan
Jul 27, 2024
Easy walk to the beach/spit. Take a jacket (temp at beach is 10° cooler than the parking lot and path). Bring your “geezer pass” or Annual Nat’l Park pass. We saw a glimpse of Victoria, BC, and we go… Full review by Discover738927

Questions & answers

Q:
Hello can you advise the best way to get to the hike that allows for views of the spit? Thank you so much!
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There are marked trails throughout the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge. However we took the smaller upper trail that mostly parallels the main trail down to the spit.
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Is there a charge for the refuge?
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Yup. There is a small fee to get in. Bring cash.
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Can you bike out to the spit?
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can I e bike on the spit ?
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Can we visit if we don't have a car? Is it accessible by public transport from Port Angeles?
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You can take public transportation to downtown Sequim but not out to the Wildlife Refuge. You'd be better off renting a car for the day and then exploring more areas also around Sequim.
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Hi, We are planning a West Coast Road trip with our small dog this summer. We would love to visit the Dungeness …
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Hi, We are planning a West Coast Road trip with our small dog this summer. We would love to visit the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Is it Pet Friendly? Thanks!
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Dogs are not allowed on the trail, unfortunately. I think they are allowed in the camp and picnic areas.
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