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v0mdragon t1_j37wdm3 wrote

there's several public transit options (just look at google maps seatac<->forks transit). the dungeness line will get you from sea-tac to port angeles by itself. you could also go through olympia with a couple more transfers. the catch is timing with your flights.

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v0mdragon t1_j37wmgg wrote

are you hiking the north coast route?

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z00ker OP t1_j37y1qy wrote

Dungeness is what I'd come up with and worked out a route plan. Seemed solid. Due to flight times would add a day on each side of the hike that would be nice to avoid, but that would allow more time in Forks or Port Angeles. (Forks looks more interesting)   We'll be hiking from Shi Shi Beach down to Rialto.

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pala4833 t1_j37yp2y wrote

> Forks looks more interesting

It's not. Neither is PA.

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z00ker OP t1_j381ic6 wrote

I'd say the variety of a new place could hold my attention for a day. Almost anywhere can be more exciting than where you are.

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AlarmingAttention151 t1_j388orw wrote

PA has a little more than Forks at least, and I spent a nice afternoon in a bookstore and outdoor shop there, plus the waterfront. Trust us when we say there’s truly nothing in Forks. I planned to spend a morning there on a road trip this summer, but ended up continuing on after about 45 minutes. Shi Shi and the coast are gorgeous, enjoy!!

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pala4833 t1_j3851ht wrote

You'll see what I mean when you're here.

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lostprevention t1_j3895dy wrote

Port Angeles has a pier, and Ediz Hook is often overlooked. Fun way to spend a couple hours scanning for orcas.

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Knightoforder42 t1_j384fry wrote

That's very optimistic, considering there's not a days worth of stuff to do there, unless you really like the very small logging museum and general store.

Regardless, I hope you have a great trip.

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[deleted] t1_j389agf wrote

Odd take. If OPs purpose is to be in the forest and near the ocean, then there’s unlimited things to do in Forks. Just walk around.

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cautionturtle t1_j39kq2w wrote

Don't underestimate Port Angeles... it's closer to the park and to prettier parts of the coast. I would underestimate Forks if I were you. Port Angeles has way more variety if that's really what you're looking for.

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Mania79 t1_j3b3in8 wrote

I live 3 miles from Rialto beach. Dungeness lines from SeaTac to PA then $1.50 clallam transit ride to forks. Been pretty wild weather here lately , dry pack and rain gear I suggest.

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v0mdragon t1_j37ys7g wrote

having an extra day on either end would make that plan super solid. there might be delays with the ferries and/or tides. shi shi to rialto is amazing, you will have a blast

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z00ker OP t1_j38169z wrote

This will be my first trip to the Pacific coast in 25+ years, and I'm really looking forward to it.

The trip from the airport is tight timewise with only a little over an hour between stops unless i build in a hotel stay. I'm landlocked in Kansas and didn't think about the ferries being delayed. That may be enough to drive my decision.

Thanks again!

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