Staircase Rapids Loop Trail Found a short drive from Hoodsport, ONP's Staircase Loop Trail is a fantastic place to cool off. Offering places to dip in the water, as well as a short loop trail in the towering trees, the temperature is always much cooler here. Keep in mind that this is a backcountry destination and there are no real designated swimming spots. Summer, arrive early to get a parking spot.
Kayaking around the Fjord If you’d rather be on the water to cool off, consider exploring Hood Canal or Lake Cushman by kayak or SUP. All around the fjord, launch your own watercrafts or find providers who rent or organize guided tours.
Although icy cold from the mountain run off, Staircase's smooth rocks and diving pools are ideal for swimming.
A few local favorite kayak and SUP rental companies are Kayak Brinnon, Blue Horizons Paddlesports, Hood Canal Events, Skokomish Park, and Alderbrook Resort & Spa. Kayak Brinnon offers eco-tours with a biologist joining you. They also can deliver rentals to your camp site . Even providing crab pots where allowed.
Blue Horizon offers sunset and moonlit group tours out of Union as well as day rentals and group day tours. Hood Canal Events, also based in Union, offers everything from simple rentals to all inclusive guided tours complete with a secret beach glamping picnic – as elaborate as your heart desires!
Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman offer Single and Double Kayak, Stand-Up Paddle Board & Pedal Boat rentals onsite daily through Labor Day. They also have a boat launch for your open boat, cost is $20. Alderbrook Resort in Union hosts a variety of boats for rental at their dock. For a list visit explorehoodcanal.com. Remember sunscreen and stay hydrated!
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OUR SERVICES
• Single/tandem KAYAKS & SUPs for hour, day & week rentals • Guided TOURS with marine biologist • DELIVERY & pick up at your home/campsite available
360-301-6310 OPEN MID-MAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Yelvik’s Beach, 251 Hjelvicks Road off Hwy 101, Brinnon, Wash. FJORD 52
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