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Olympic National Park Points of Interest & Stops
Browse points of interest in Olympic National Park, including overlooks, trailheads, waterfalls, visitor centers, and other stops that help shape a stronger park itinerary.
Best Stops and Park POIs in Olympic National Park
Use this Olympic National Park POI collection to compare stops, prioritize landmarks, and decide which places belong on the route before you open the map or start a trip plan.
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Traffic & Travel TipsAlthough the peninsula is geographically isolated, it can become a busy place during the summer months.
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FishingThe park boasts over 3,000 miles of streams and rivers, as well as lakes and 73 miles of ocean coast.
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WeatherWeather patterns can be quite diverse, ranging from season to season and place to place.
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PetsPets are not generally permitted on park trails or beaches, buildings, or in designated wilderness areas.
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AccessibilityThere are a number of accessible trails, areas, and activities available.
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GeologyThe Olympic Mountains are relatively young in geological terms, having risen 50 million years ago.
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Temperate Rain ForestsThe temperate rain forests of Olympic National Park are the remnants of a vast primeval forest .
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Record-Sized TreesThe forests include some of the largest surviving trees in North America.
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Ancient PeoplesEarly human inhabitants of the area hunted mastodons and fished for salmon.
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Euro-American HistoryExplorer Juan de Fuca likely sighted the peninsula when he explored the northwest coast in 1592.
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Climate and WeatherIf there's one thing the Olympic Peninsula is known for, it's precipitation.
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Roosevelt ElkThe largest elk species in the U.S., the Roosevelt elk thrives in a variety of habitats.
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Hurricane Ridge RoadHurricane Ridge Road provides your easiest access to Olympic's high country.
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Heart O' the HillsThe campground has 105 sites in a old-growth forest setting that's ideal for viewing wildlife.
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Ancient Lake MorseDuring the last ice age, a giant ice sheet from Canada descended on the Olympic Range.
