Ediz Hook

"The Hook" was created by wind and tidal action along the southern edge of the Strait, that carried sediment from the delta of the Elwha River eastward.

The calm waters of the harbor and sandy beaches attracted people to the area long before the appearance of European explorers and settlers.

Recently uncovered archeological evidence indicates that a community, known today as Tse-whit-zen, was occupied for generations by the Klallam Native American people.

[1] After white settlement, the Ediz Hook Light was established to guide ships safely by the spit in low-visibility conditions.

Several projects have added large boulders to the northwest side of the spit to slow its erosion and protect the Port Angeles Harbor.

Ediz Hook in 1973. The rafts of logs visible are waiting for use in a paper plant located at the base of the Hook.
The Coast Guard station on the hook
The unique geographical placement of Ediz Hook showcases the relatively close perimeter of the Olympic Mountain range.