Olympic National Park

Washington, United States
 (4 votes, 4 reviews)
Olympic National Park is located in the U.S. state of Washington, in the Olympic Peninsula. The park can be divided into three basic regions: the Pacific coastline, the Olympic Mountains, and the temperate rainforest. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt originally created Olympic National Monument in 1909 and after Congress voted to authorize a redesignation to National Park status, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the legislation in 1938. In 1976, Olympic National Park became an International Biosphere Reserve, and in 1981 it was designated a World Heritage Site. In 1988, Congress designated 95 percent of the park as the Olympic Wilderness.

Trails

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Hurricane Hill - Olympic National Park
With views of the Olympic Range, Puget Sound, and Vancouver Island, this hike is one to remember.
Easy
0.1 mi
0.2 km
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Hurricane Hill - Olympic National Park
Hurricane Hill - Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park, Washington, United States
Easy: 0.1 miles, 1-3 hours
With views of the Olympic Range, Puget Sound, and Vancouver Island, this hike is one to remember.
Community Trips
Pretty views of Olympic foothills Photo
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Nice views along Marmot Pass trail Photo
Charles making his way through a small scree field Photo
Marmot Pass Hike
by brianholsclaw on Jul 11, 2008
Quilcene, Washington, United States
11.8 miles
My fraternity brother Charles took a weekend trip to Seattle.  He and I went on a fantastic beautiful day-hike to Marmot Pass in the Olympic National Forest.
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Peek Towards Puget Sound Photo
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Mt Ellinor, Olympic Range, Washington
by Pasha on Jul 28, 2007
Lilliwaup, Washington, United States
4.2 miles
My mother made this trip about 25 years ago, her first real summit. After she passed away in the spring of 2007, my brother and cousin and I decided to recreate the trip.
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Klahhane Ridge
by kshawcroft on Sep 30, 2010
Port Angeles, Washington, United States
2.7 miles
A short hike from the Hurricane Ridge parking lot on the final summer-like day of the year in Western Washington. Trail continues far beyond our turnaround point.
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Two Hikes in Olympic National Park
by SingleTracks on Oct 19, 2010
12.9 miles
Olympic National Park has been a goal since we first conceived of this trip.  We were lucky to get there before winter closed in (we are fleeing south through the first big winter storm even as I type).  In fact we had perfect weather for some hiking on the rainforest side of the park.
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Sol Duc Falls at Olympic National Park, WA, USA
by ant on May 29, 2010
Ovington, Washington, United States
2.4 miles
Sol Duc Falls is the most popular falls in the Olympic National Park. It is a good choice even on a rainy day:-)
Starting Gate Photo
ODT Adventure Route Photo
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Olympic Discovery Trail (Adventure Route)
by palomar79 on Sep 05, 2010
Port Angeles, Washington, United States
18.6 miles
Parked at the 15.2 mile marker, as indicated on the map here: http://www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com/ODTAdv5.htm. The gate is visible around the corner from the junction on Joyce Access Road. The actual Adventure Route trailhead is a little ways up the road; we made the mistake of continuing on the logging road after seeing the sign, which unfortunately meant we had to hike back UP the road to get on the actual trail, which starts (go figure!)...
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Deer Lake
by segv on Aug 08, 2008
Ovington, Washington, United States
9.7 miles
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Wagonwheel Lake Trail at Staircase (partial)
by eheydrick on Aug 01, 2009
Lilliwaup, Washington, United States
1.6 miles
The sign at the trailhead says this trail is very steep and they are not kidding. This is one of the steepest trails in the Olympic National Park. Ed, Pavel, and I attempted to hike to the lake at the end of this trail. Gaining 3200' elevation in 2.9 miles, the trail cuts through some real rough terrain. After about an hour of grueling switchbacks we only made 0.8 miles. At that rate the trip would have...
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Dungeness Spit Lighthouse Trek
by EraSeek on Apr 26, 2010
Old Town, Washington, United States
10.7 miles
An awesome beach hike totalling 11 miles from parking lot to return. We were in steady winds of 35-45 mph the entire way. We saw deer, seals, Caspian terns, eagles galore, harliquin ducks, eared greebes, Dulins, Sanderlings, Western Sandpipers, Mergansers, and more. The trip took 5 1/2Hrs. The caretakers at the lighthouse were very welcoming. A tough hike, but well worth the trip!
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Mount Townsend
by EraSeek on Jul 23, 2011
Leland, Washington, United States
8.3 miles
An awesome trip to a mountaintop ridge with views of the Straights of JuanDeFuca, Victoria BC, Mt Baker, Glacier Peak, Seattle, Bangor, Mt Rainier, and Mt Adams, all from one spot. Glorious fog blown meadows, surrounded by snow capped peaks. And of course friends.

Reviews
jariggen
Port Ludlow hiking club hikes the Olympics every other Friday year around. Hikes rate from easy to challenging, provide great vistas, old forests, lakes and rivers, waterfalls. Hikes from Duckabush to Spruce Railway - at least 30 more
Visited on Feb 14, 2011

by jariggen on Mar 13, 2011 at 03:54:42 pm
bertismo
Beautiful beaches, forests... Magic place.
Visited on Aug 16, 2010

by bertismo on Jun 21, 2011 at 12:03:27 pm
arumkang
Must see in the seattle area. Saw so many deers and amazing scenery!
Visited on Aug 01, 2010

by arumkang on Mar 23, 2011 at 04:48:09 pm
hcMotoMan
I did the driving tour of Olypmic National Park loop a couple times and Neah Bay too. It's beautiful country but with few hotels on the Pacific side.

by hcMotoMan on Aug 15, 2011 at 02:28:22 pm

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