Region

Olympic Peninsula

Mount Walker–excellent views at the eastern edge of the Olympic Mountains

February 27, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Northeast Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Olympic National Forest Roundtrip: 5.0 miles Elevation gain: 2050 feet Contact: Hood Canal Ranger District Green Trails Map: Olympics East no. 168S Notes: In winter the road is gated. Park away from gate and walk .3 mile to trailhead. Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 2nd edition (Mountaineers…

Scarborough Hill─Giant Sitka Spruces at historic fort on the Columbia River

February 12, 2020 |

Quick Facts Location: Fort Columbia State Park, Pacific County, WA Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 2.4 miles Elevation Gain: 630 feet Access: From Kelso head west 56 miles on SR 4 to Naselle. Turn left onto SR 401 proceeding 12 miles to a junction with US 101 at the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Continue west on…

Ranger Hole –Hike to a Historic fishing spot on the Duckabush

January 23, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Olympic National Forest Round Trip: 1.9 miles Elevation Gain: 250 feet Contact: Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District, Green Trails Map: Green Trails Olympic Mountains East 168S Notes: Northwest Forest Pass required; Be sure to respect the privacy of any guests who may be staying in the…

Browns Point -Kalaloch–Kid and dog friendly hike on the wild Olympic Coast

January 2, 2020 |

Location: Olympic National Park coast Land Agency: National Park Service Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Elevation gain: 50 feet Contact: Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center Green Trails Map: Olympic Coast 99S Recommended Resource: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 2ed (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs must be leashed; Browns Point can only be rounded during low tides; Practice Leave No…

Heather Park─Steep climb to views that are “Tops”

September 4, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: Hurricane Ridge-Heart of the Hills Land Agency: Olympic National Park Roundtrip: 10 miles Elevation Gain: 3,940 feet Green Trails Map: Hurricane Ridge-Elwha North No. 134S Access: From Port Angeles, follow Race Street south 1.2 miles passing the Olympic National Park Visitors Center to the Hurricane Ridge Road (Heart O the Hills Parkway).…

Notch Pass–Hike through history over Quilcene Ridge

May 15, 2019 |

Location: Quilcene Valley, Northeast Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 8.4 miles Elevation gain: 2,800 feet Contact: Hood Canal Ranger District Olympic National Forest  Guidebook: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula (2nd Edition) Notes: Practice Leave No Trace Principles Access: From Quilcene drive US 101 south for 1.5 miles turning right onto Penny Creek Road. After 1.5…

Dosewallips State Park Loop — Hike back in time through a quiet forest

May 1, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 3.6 miles Elevation Gain: 550 feet Contact: Dosewallips State Park  Green Trails Map: Olympic Mountains East 168SX Detailed Information: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Discover Pass required; Dog must be leashed Recommended Resource: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula  Access: From Quilcene drive US 101 south for 12…

Hoyt Beach–Shoreline of solitude at the Mouth of the Sekiu River

January 31, 2019 |

Location: Northwest Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 2.0 miles High Point: sea level Elevation gain: none Contact: Washington State Parks  Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs permitted on leash Access: From Port Angeles, head west of US 101 for 5 miles. Turn right onto SR 112 and follow west for 46 miles to Clallam…

West Elwha Trail─Quiet hike along a roaring restored river

February 8, 2013 |

Quick Facts Location: Elwha Valley, North Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Olympic National Park Roundtrip: 5.0 miles Elevation Gain: 500 feet Green Trails Map: Green Trails, Elwha North Hurricane Ridge-No. 134S Access: From Port Angeles head west on US 101 for 8 miles. Turn left (south) onto the Olympic Hot Springs Road (signed Elwha Valley) and…

Spruce Railroad Trail─A perfect hike for spring training

March 25, 2011 |

Quick Facts Location: Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park Land Agency: National Park Service Roundtrip: 8.0 miles Elevation Gain: 250 feet Contact: Olympic National Park; www.nps.gov/olym Green Trails Map: Lake Crescent, No. 101 Notes: Dogs are prohibited. Access: From Port Angeles, follow US 101 west for 17 miles turning right onto East Beach Road. Follow for…

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