Ruby Beach Driftwood 2007_003

by Greg Reed

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Ruby Beach Driftwood 2007_003

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Greg Reed

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Ruby Beach

Ruby Beach is the northernmost of the southern beaches in the coastal section of Olympic National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located on Highway 101, in Jefferson County, 27 miles (43 km) south of the town of Forks.

Like virtually all beaches on the northern coast, Ruby Beach has a tremendous amount of driftwood. It is notable for the number of sea stacks there.

The beach is so called because of the ruby-like crystals in the beach sand.[1][2]

Destruction Island is located about 4 miles southwest off the beach. The island and the Destruction Island Lighthouse can be seen from the beach.

Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Beach



At just 1/2 of a mile of hiking round trip, Ruby beach makes for a perfect destination for those looking for limited hiking with maximum rewards. With stunning sea stacks, incredible coastal views, tide pools, eagles, otters and more, Ruby Beach is sure to become a family favorite and the site of some of the most spectacular sunsets in America. If you haven’t been to Ruby Beach, do not pass it up- it is a local classic that deserves all the praise it can get, for it is one of the true jewels of Olympic National Park.

Source: http://outdoor-society.com/seven-heavenly-beaches-escapes-in-olympic-national-park/

Named for the reddish sand that occasionally gathers on the beach, Ruby Beach is one of the most well known and highly anticipated beaches to visit along the Olympic coastline. Like all of the beaches in the Kalaloch area, Ruby Beach has a tremendous amount of driftwood on its shores, and is notable for the large number of sea stacks in the area (those large rock islands just off the coast).

Source: http://www.thekalalochlodge.com/ruby-beach.aspx

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May 3rd, 2017

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