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Ancient Groves Nature TrailThis short, picturesque trail leads through the majestic old-growth forest of Sol Duc Valley.
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Hiking, Olympic National Park
Explore Hiking in Olympic National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Olympic National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Lover's LaneLover's Lane Loop is a 5.8-mile loop connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the Sol Duc Resort.
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Madison Falls TrailThis easy trail provides access to some of the most splendid natural features in the Elwha Valley.
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Heart O' the Forest TrailHeart O'the Forest Trail is 2.3 miles one way and starts at Loop E in Heart O' the Hills campground.
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Hurricane Ridge Nature TrailsOne of the most popular areas of Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge offers mile-high ridgeline paths.
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Rain Shadow LoopLoop trail to the top of Blue Mountain has panoramic views of lowlands and mountains.
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Wolf Creek TrailThis pretty, seldom-used trail offers easily accessible long, open views from a smooth, wide trail.
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Hurricane HillThis stunning trail offers some of the most wide-open, sensational vistas across the Olympic Peninsula.
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Obstruction Point-Deer Park TrailThis surprisingly undemanding trail weaves through spectacular subalpine meadows.
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Elwha River TrailOne of the longer, although not particularly strenuous trails in Olympic National Park.
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Humes Ranch Loop TrailThe historic Humes Ranch was a homestead founded by some of the earliest settlers along the Elwha River.
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Upper Gray Wolf River TrailThis shady trail slowly makes its way to Grey Wolf Pass at 6,150 feet.
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Royal Creek TrailThis popular trail begins in a dense forest of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and rhododendron.
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Little River TrailThis stream-side trail offers unique scenery and 10 easy river crossings.
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Boulder Creek TrailThis level, well-maintained trail follows part of the old Elwha River Road.
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Griff Creek TrailThe trail is well maintained, and uses lots of long switchbacks through an old forest.
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West Elwha TrailThis pleasant trail in the heart of the Elwha River Valley allows access to a lush, vibrant ecosystem.
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Upper Mills Lake TrailHistorically a segment of the old Elwha Trail before the construction of the Elwha River Road.
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West Lake Mills TrailThis popular, well-maintained trail begins at the boat launch on the northern shores of Lake Mills.
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Lillian River TrailThis lesser-known trail ascends up the northern bank of the Lillian River.
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Dosewallips River TrailThe trail beings at Muscott Flat, and follows the river past Soda Springs and Calypso Falls.
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West Fork Dosewallips River TrailThis trail features an extraordinary number of river crossings as it travels from Dose Forks to Anderson Pass.
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Duckabush River TrailSeldom traveled due to its remote location and difficult sections.
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North Fork Skokomish River TrailThis popular alternative to the longer but more scenic Staircase Rapids Trail begins on an old graded road.
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Sol Duc River TrailThis broad, smooth trail travels through a shady, dense forest of hemlocks, Douglas, and silver fir.
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Hoh River TrailThis easy to access trail leaves a vast rainforest behind as it slowly climbs over hillsides.
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Moments in Time Nature TrailSelf-guided nature trail through forest and by the lake, accessible with assistance.
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Mount Storm King TrailMount Storm King Trail is 2.1 miles one way from the turnoff on Marymere Falls Trail.
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Pyramid Peak TrailPyramid Peak Trail is 3.5 miles one way and begins near the North Shore Picnic Area.
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North Fork Sol Duc River TrailThis picturesque trail offers a quiet, remote journey through largely undisturbed forests and valleys.
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Bogachiel River TrailThis trail gains a lot of notoriety for its muddy, wet, obstacle-ridden paths and ancient rainforests.
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South Fork Hoh River TrailThis seldom-traveled trail is one of Olympic National Park's best kept secrets.
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East Fork Quinault River TrailThis well-maintained trail follows the East Fork of the Quinault from Graves Creek to the Enchanted Valley.
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Peabody Creek TrailPeabody Creek Trail is a 0.5-mile loop trail beginning in the Visitor Center parking area.
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Living Forest TrailLiving Forest Trail is a 0.4-mile loop trail behind the Visitor Center.
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Cascade Rock TrailA steep, 2.1-mile one way forest hike, or take the level, 0.6-mile loop.
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Geyser Valley LoopA 6-mile loop trail beginning at the end of the Whiskey Bend Road.
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Shady Lane Nature TrailShady Lane Nature Trail is 0.9-mile one way and begins across the bridge from the ranger station.
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Staircase Rapids Loop TrailThe four-mile Staircase Rapids Loop Trail has a new cable bridge.
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Cape Alava TrailCape Alava Trail is 3.3 miles one way, mostly on boardwalk from near the ranger station to the coast.
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Sand Point TrailA 2.8-mile one way, mostly on boardwalk from near the ranger station to the coast.
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North Fork Quinault River TrailThis valley-bottom trail travels through diverse territory.
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Third Beach TrailA 1.4-mile hike to a sandy beach from La Push Road, 12 miles west of Highway 101.
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Beach 4A 0.2-mile one way walk from Highway 101 to a beach and tidepools (only viewpoint accessible).
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Kalaloch Nature TrailOne-mile easy loop through coastal forest, with stairs and an elevation change of less than 40 feet.
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Queets River TrailThe Queets River gained its name from a time when the Great Spirit waded across the river.
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Maple Glade Rain Forest TrailFlat 0.5-mile loop through a big-leaf maple grove hanging with rainforest mosses.
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Kestner Homestead TrailLearn about homestead life on this self-guided loop trail starting from the Quinault River Ranger Station.
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Quinault Big Cedar TrailTravel .2 mile on the Quinault Big Cedar Trail to one of the worlds' largest Western Red Cedars.
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Cascading Terraces TrailExperience the temperate rain forest from the wild and isolated Graves Creek area.
