Beach 6 Overlook · National Park Service
There is no trail at Beach 6, but it's perfect for a quick view of the Pacific. Pull off highway 101 to park safely at the overlook. Bring binoculars to look for sea otters and migrating whales!
Beach 6 Overlook
National Park Service
Beach 6 Overlook sits at 110 feet elevation along the byway between Queets and Olympia, facing 240 degrees toward the Pacific. The land drops 120 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view down toward the water. There is no trail here; the overlook is a pull-off from highway 101 for parking safely and taking in the view. Binoculars are worth bringing, as sea otters and migrating whales can sometimes be spotted offshore. The orientation faces toward the sunset, roughly 30 degrees off square, with sunset times ranging from about 16:29 in December to 21:20 in June. Forks lies 18.0 miles to the north, while Taholah is 24.3 miles south-southeast and Pacific Beach 34.6 miles south-southeast. The previous stop along the route is Beach 4 Overlook, and the next is Ruby Beach Overlook.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
110 ft
View
Southwest · 240°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
120 ft drop
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:21 | 19:30 | 18:50 |
| June solstice | 05:20 | 21:20 | 20:32 |
| September equinox | 07:05 | 19:17 | 18:37 |
| December solstice | 08:04 | 16:29 | 15:36 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Forks18.0 mi north
- Taholah24.3 mi south-southeast
- Pacific Beach34.6 mi south-southeast
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How high is Beach 6 Overlook?
Beach 6 Overlook sits at about 110 feet (33 m).
Is Beach 6 Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Beach 6 Overlook toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Beach 6 Overlook?
Forks, 18 miles N of Beach 6 Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Beach 6 Overlook?
Ruby Beach Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Beach 6 Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Forks · 18 mi
- Olympic National Park · 29 mi
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