146th Avenue Sw Road End
About
146th Avenue SW Road End is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2.3 miles from the town of Maplewood. It's a simple shoreline access point with parking, and there is no fee to use it. Swimming is not allowed, so plan on enjoying the beach from the shore. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put July and August highs around 76°F with only about four or five wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on roughly 20 days a month. If you want to stretch your legs nearby, Christensen Pond Trail is about a mile away, and Judd Creek Trail and Judd Creek Loop are both within about 3 miles. Climbers can head to Point Defiance Park, roughly 6.6 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
146th Avenue Sw Road End
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 9.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Nearby
- Christensen Pond TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Judd Creek TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Judd Creek LoopHiking2.7 mi
- Craig's TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Anderson Point Park TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing4.6 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing6.5 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing6.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
