The Striped Peak Trail runs through old and second growth upland forests to a 1,165' summit with panoramic views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and northern Olympics. A short side spur leads down to a scenic cove with a small beach and tide pools. The trail is well-maintained with moderate grades ideal for runners and active families.

Salt Creek Recreation Area covers 196 acres of beach, bluffs and upland forests on the Strait of Juan de Fuca

The orographic effect occurs as moist air passes over the Olympic Crest and is forced to rise; in doing so it cools, expands and forms thick cloud banks

Lower portions of the Striped Peak Trail feature high concentrations of large cedar trees

Salmonberries, which form on tall bramble bushes, line lower portions of the trail and ripen in late May

After your hike, check out the tide pools at Tongue Point, an adjacent marine sanctuary which projects into the Strait

Striped Peak stands high over the Strait of Juan de Fuca with panoramic views that stretch from Vancouver Island to Mt Baker

A marked spur .85 miles from the trailhead leads 190' down to a scenic cove

Mule Deer tails have a black tip, while Black Tailed Deer tails are black up to the rump

View of 'The Cove' on the way to Striped Peak

The Striped Peak Trail has old and second growth characteristics