We have it pretty good here in Washington, especially when it comes to our hiking trails. Whether you prefer to hike through mountains and forest land or next to a pristine lake, the Evergreen State’s diverse natural scenery make it possible. In fact, when you take the breathtaking Dungeness Spit Trail, you’ll be walking right next to the ocean most of the time.

The Dungeness Spit is located in the Dungeness Recreation Area, about five miles from the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula.
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This is the longest natural sand spit in the United State.
The hiking trail itself spans a total of 10.2 miles, but it's considered an easy hike because it's largely flat.
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Plus, you're more than welcome to turn around at any time -- very few people walk the entire thing in one day.
The hike is actually deceptively long -- it doesn't seem that way at first because it's all on sand.
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Just enjoy as much of the spit as you'd like before you head back to your vehicle.

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The beach is a combination of fine sand and large cobbles, but you'll see plenty of variation in color and composition.
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It makes for an interesting nature walk, that's for sure.
One of the highlights of the trail is the New Dungeness Lighthouse, which takes about five miles to reach.
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The lighthouse at the New Dungeness Light Station was the first U.S. lighthouse completed on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, operating continuously since 1857.
The lighthouse is sometimes open to indoor tours - be sure to call ahead to check and you might luck out!
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It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993, so it's definitely worth checking out.
The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and Dungeness Bay offer shelter for numerous seabirds and waterfowl, so it's a fantastic place to go bird watching.
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The Dungeness Spit is truly a must-see for all Washingtonians.

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