Scenic 112 west of Port Angeles? (Sequim, Forks: live, beach, car)

[Jumpindogs]

I have a recollection of a thread or maybe just a few posts on this subject but apologize cause I can't seem to find them.

At which point west of PA does 112 get scenic? I am looking for a moderate driving tour for my elderly dad on our October one day Sequim visit. But I don't want to be in the car for more than 2-3 hours round trip.

[rantiquity]

Highway 112 starts off 101 about five miles west of PA. Its almost all scenic the whole distance ending at Neah Bay. Highlights I would recommend stops at Salt Creek Park left off 112 in Joyce but make sure the tide is out so you can see the tidal pools.



The trip will take you though forest land all the way to Sekiu and along the strait to Neah Bay.



This is the most northwest spot in the continental US.
This can be a long day but well worth the trip.

PS if you only have one day start early or just go to Salt Creek if you dad gets tired. About a 50 miles round trip from PA and 80 from Sequim.

[elkotronics]

Yeah, the above poster is right. I wouldn't say don't do it, but, for instance, my wife and I lived in Forks from Mar.1983 to Mar.1984. We took that trip one or two times in the whole year we lived in Forks. It's a tad of a drive, but if you take the time they're right, it is scenic pert-near the whole time.

[Jumpindogs]

Originally Posted by rantiquity

Highway 112 starts off 101 about five miles west of PA. Its almost all scenic the whole distance ending at Neah Bay. Highlights I would recommend stops at Salt Creek Park left off 112 in Joyce but make sure the tide is out so you can see the tidal pools.



The trip will take you though forest land all the way to Sekiu and along the strait to Neah Bay.



This is the most northwest spot in the continental US.
This can be a long day but well worth the trip.

PS if you only have one day start early or just go to Salt Creek if you dad gets tired. About a 50 miles round trip from PA and 80 from Sequim.

Thanks Rantiquity! Love you guys on C-D.

[Dendrite]

I recall from a prior post that you wanted to see Lake Crescent. It would be a day trip but you could see both if desired (see Lake Crescent and part of the coast along Hwy 112) by making a loop: Take Hwy 101 out along Lake Crescent and then continue on Hwy 101 past the lake out to near Beaver. Take Hwy 113 up to Hwy 112. Then follow Hwy 112 back towards Port Angeles. If you look at a map of the peninsula, you'll see what this trip option would entail.

Oh, one last thought. Be aware of oncoming traffic if you take Hwy 112. It's beautiful and occasionally drivers are paying more attention to the scenery than to the traffic lanes.

[rantiquity]

Originally Posted by Dendrite

I recall from a prior post that you wanted to see Lake Crescent. It would be a day trip but you could see both if desired (see Lake Crescent and part of the coast along Hwy 112) by making a loop: Take Hwy 101 out along Lake Crescent and then continue on Hwy 101 past the lake out to near Beaver. Take Hwy 113 up to Hwy 112. Then follow Hwy 112 back towards Port Angeles. If you look at a map of the peninsula, you'll see what this trip option would entail.

Oh, one last thought. Be aware of oncoming traffic if you take Hwy 112. It's beautiful and occasionally drivers are paying more attention to the scenery than to the traffic lanes.

You can also get to highway 112 from the east end of Lake Crescent taking the East Beach rd off of 101 and cut off to Joyce on Piedmont Rd just pass the lodge. That is a real nice scenic drive.

[Jumpindogs]

Originally Posted by Dendrite

I recall from a prior post that you wanted to see Lake Crescent. It would be a day trip but you could see both if desired (see Lake Crescent and part of the coast along Hwy 112) by making a loop: Take Hwy 101 out along Lake Crescent and then continue on Hwy 101 past the lake out to near Beaver. Take Hwy 113 up to Hwy 112. Then follow Hwy 112 back towards Port Angeles. If you look at a map of the peninsula, you'll see what this trip option would entail.

Oh, one last thought. Be aware of oncoming traffic if you take Hwy 112. It's beautiful and occasionally drivers are paying more attention to the scenery than to the traffic lanes.

Good memory Dendrite. Turns out my dad has been there and he likes to see new places. So I'll save Lake Crescent for another trip. But Madison Creek Falls is still on our list.

Thanks so much for the traffic warning. Yikes. I'll be on the lookout.

[Jumpindogs]

Originally Posted by rantiquity

You can also get to highway 112 from the east end of Lake Crescent taking the East Beach rd off of 101 and cut off to Joyce on Piedmont Rd just pass the lodge. That is a real nice scenic drive.

Cool. Then we can do Madison Creek Falls on the way. Thanks!

[bloom]

The 112 drive was ok scenic, not overwhelmingly so.
Some commented that drive is challenging - windy and narrow, but I thought it was fine, except pay attention to crossing deer - got closest I've been.
In this case, the destination is better than the journey: Neah Bay and the Makah reservation.

[Hemlock140]

Lake Crescent is worth the time, and once there take a hike to Marymere Falls. Deer may cross anywhere on that drive, so watch for them. My last "encounter" was just past Deer Park Rd between Sequim and Port Angeles in front of the car dealerships, and there were two. Big ones.