Overview
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...more
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...more
WikipediaOlympic National Park: 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... (see full Olympic National Park Wikipedia article)
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Things to do in
Olympic National Park
Relaxation, Other, Hiking, Motorcycling, Kayaking / Canoeing, Backpacking, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Road biking, Alpine skiing, Walking
Olympic National Park
Relaxation, Other, Hiking, Motorcycling, Kayaking / Canoeing, Backpacking, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Road biking, Alpine skiing, Walking
Popular Trips in Olympic National Park
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.
Wagonwheel Lake Trail at Staircase (partial)
(1 vote)
Lilliwaup, Washington, United States
1.6 miles
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...
Comments on Olympic National Park
Tips
Don't attempt this trail unless you are in good shape or insane.
by eheydrick
in Wagonwheel Lake Trail at Staircase (partial)
on Aug 02, 2009 at 03:45:12 pm
