Upper Dungeness River─Take shelter from the rain under a magnificent old-growth canopy

Deer Ridge–Enjoy dear views of the Gray Wolf River Valley

September 15, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Northeast Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park Roundtrip: 10.0 miles Elevation gain: 2800 feet Contact: Hood Canal Ranger District, Olympic National Forest; and Olympic National Park Green Trails Map: Olympics East no. 168SX Notes: Dogs are prohibited on trail in the national park Good to Know: dog-friendly…

Mount Rose–How sweet are thy views!

July 7, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location:Mount Skokomish Wilderness, Southeast Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Olympic National Forest Roundtrip: 6.7 miles Elevation gain: 3,500 feet Green Trails Maps: Olympic Mountains East No. 168SX Contact: Hood Canal District, Quilcene Notes: Wilderness regulations apply Access: From Shelton, travel north on US 101 for 15 miles to Hoodsport. Turn left onto SR 119…

Slab Camp Trail

June 16, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Buckhorn Wilderness Land Agency: Olympic National Forest Roundtrip: 5.6 miles Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet Green Trails Map: Olympic Mountains East 168SX Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Contact: Hood Canal District, Quilcene Olympic National Forest Access: From Sequim, head west 2.5 miles on US 101 turning left onto…

Beards Hollow─Just in the Nick of Time for razor clam season

April 28, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Long Beach Peninsula, Pacific County, WA Land Agency: Washington State Parks Contact: Cape Disappointment State Park Roundtrip to Beards Hollow: 1.0 mile Elevation Gain: 50 feet Roundtrip to North Head Lighthouse: 3 miles Elevation Gain: 300 feet Access: From Ilwaco, take Loop Spur State Road 100 in either direction to Beards Hollow…

Spider Lake─Best “web site” on the Olympic Peninsula

April 21, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal District Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Green Trails Map: Mount Tebo, WA No. 199 Elevation Gain: 200 feet Contact: Hood Canal District, Quilcene Good to know: Dog-friendly, Kid-friendly, snow free winter hike Access: From Shelton, head north on US 101 for 7 miles turning…

Duckabush River — Every day is Hump Day on this wilderness trail!

March 17, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: The Brothers Wilderness, east Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Olympic National Forest Roundtrip: 10.6 miles Elevation gain: 2,300 feet Contact: Hood Canal Ranger District, Quilcene ; Olympic National Forest Green Trails Map: Olympics East no. 168SX Notes: Trail crosses a recent burn area, beware of falling snags especially during windy days Good to Know:…

North Head Lighthouse–Hike to a headland at the mouth of the Columbia River

March 3, 2022 |

Location: Cape Disappointment State Park, Long Beach Peninsula Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 4.2 miles Elevation gain: 300 feet Contact: Cape Disappointment State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs must be leashed Good to Know: kid-friendly, snow free winter hike, historic Access: From Kelso follow SR 4 west to Naselle. Turn left onto SR…

Hole in the Wall–walk a wilderness beach to a big natural arch

January 6, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic Peninsula Coast Land Agency: Olympic National Park Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Green Trails Map: Olympic Beaches 99S Elevation Gain: None Contact: Olympic National Park Access: From Forks, drive west on SR 110 to Quillayute Prairie. Here SR 110 splits. Bear right (Mora Road), and drive 5.0 miles to the trailhead at road’s end.…

Third Beach– First Rate and second to none!

November 11, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic Coast near Forks Land Agency: National Park Service Roundtrip: 2.6 miles Elevation gain: 300 feet Contact: Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center Green Trails Map: Olympic Beaches 99s Notes: Dogs Prohibited Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Good to Know: kid-friendly, snow free winter hike; beach walking;…