Olympic Coast Route

The Olympic Coast in mid-March is typically transition season — winter storms still possible but increasingly mixed with clearer weather. Without current forecast data, you're going in weather-blind, so pack for the full range of coastal conditions from rain and wind to clear skies. The good news is streamflow across similar coastal watersheds is running 41-87% of median with falling or stable trends, meaning creek crossings along the route should be manageable without special gear or timing concerns. No active fires within 50 miles and air quality should be clean. The 12-hour daylight window gives you reasonable margins for the typical Olympic Coast pace — sunrise at 7:39 AM means you can be moving by 8 AM and have until 7:20 PM for camp setup. Beach camping means you'll want to time your hiking segments with the tides, but the lack of extreme streamflow gives you flexibility if you need to adjust your timeline. Without weather data, the biggest unknown is wind exposure on the headland traverses and potential for storm surf limiting beach access. Pack your full storm kit and have bailout plans for sections where you'll be committed between resupply points.