James Island Viewpoint
The James Island Viewpoint in La Push, Washington within the Quileute Reservation is an easy 0.2-mile out-and-back walk that features views of the surrounding islands and sea stacks like James Island, Gunsight Rock, and Little James Island.Explore First Beach's Sea Stacks
This short walk begins at a large parking lot located at the southern end of River Drive in La Push. Once you leave your vehicle, you'll find spectacular views of the small islands that sit just west of the shoreline. From left to right, you'll find the large James Island with its lush forest sitting atop its bedrock, Gunsight Rock sitting in the middle with its massive dark cave, and Little James Island located on the right-hand side.While you don't need to walk very far to enjoy the views of the islands right off the shore, you can take a walk down to First Beach to get a different perspective. If you follow the parking lot south, you'll find a makeshift path that leads down to First Beach where you'll find closer views of James Island to the west. To the southeast, you might notice more sea stacks on the horizon in the distance, assuming it's a clear day. These sea stacks are named from left to right with Crying Lady Rock located on the left and the Quillayute Needles on the right side.
You can choose to stick around and enjoy the beach and its views or walk back to parking for a short 0.2-mile out-and-back jaunt.
