Probably the best way to distinguish male and female mountain goats is their urination posture. Muscular development of the males' shoulders and depth of the chest are greater than that of females.

The female's horns tend to curve more toward the tip. The male's horns have a wider base and curve back in a greater, more uniform arc. Their horns grow from a bony core and are not shed like antlers on other ungulates. The age of a goat may be determined by counting the annual growth rings which are formed each winter except the first year. Make sure to consult the Getting Around page for a table of the different mileages between park destinations.With their all white coats and shiny black horns sported by both sexes, mountain goats can be relatively easy to spot. To the south, Queets a nd Quinault are only 30 miles away. To the north, the Hoh Rain Forest is about a 45-minute drive from Kalaloch. You can see the view from the Kalaloch Lodge by viewing their webcam! Nearby Areas: Kalaloch Lodge, located right on the beach, has rooms and cabins available upon reservation. South Beach, just south of Kalaloch, has about 50 campsites and is open Memorial Day - late September. Make sure to reserve a site as early on in the year as possible, as they fill up quickly and most are booked throughout the summer. Kalaloch is open year-round, and has 175 campsites, four of which are wheelchair accessible.

Places to Stay:Ĭampgrounds at Kalaloch and South Beach are the only places to camp on the southern coast of Olympic National Park. Certain areas may become impassable during high tides and overland trails must be used. When hiking the coast, always check the tides (current charts available at the Kalaloch Information Station). Beach 4 is an excellent location to tidepool looking for seastars, and anemones of various colors can be seen at low tides. Western gulls, bald eagles, and other coastal birds can be spotted nesting and feeding along the southern coast. Kalaloch is a great place for bird watching. North of Ruby Beach, the Hoh River creates a natural boundary. Hiking the southern coast of the Olympic Peninsula provides some amazing sights of the pristine beaches and marine wildlife. Seastars and anemones on a rocky outcrop at Beach 4. General information about the Kalaloch area, facilities, trails, camping, and regulations can be found on the Kalaloch brochure. They are accessible directly off of Highway 101 ( directions). Kalaloch and Ruby Beach are located on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula. Kalaloch is one of the most visited areas of Olympic National Park. Large nesting colonies of birds like common murres and tufted puffins need these rocky outposts. The refuges manage the islands visible above high tide waters for 135 miles along the coast. The marine environment and offshore islands are protected by three national wildlife refuges and Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. First Beach is located on the Quileute Indian Reservation.įor thousands of marine species, these coastal waters are a safe haven. To the north, coastal access is available in the Mora area at Rialto Beach, Second Beach and Third Beach.See the Kalaloch Area Brochure for a map and additional information on the area. Beach access to the south of Ruby Beach will continue to be available at Beach 1, 2, 3, and 4, and the Kalaloch Campground.Improvements include grading and paving of the parking lot and entrance road to improve drainage, accessibility, and traffic flow for vehicles and pedestrians.No pedestrian access through the construction site is allowed due to visitor safety concerns. Roadside parking along Highway 101 in the vicinity is prohibited.The Ruby Beach entrance road, parking area, and beach access trail is closed to all public access for construction activities until September 16, 2022.Sunsets and clouds are incredible at Kalaloch Beach.

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