Mount Olympus
The highest peak in the Olympic Mountains, at 7,980 feet above sea level.
Plan Around Mount Olympus
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Mount Olympus Details
Glaciers cap mighty Mt. Olympus, the highest peak in the Olympic Mountains at 7,980 feet above sea level. You can climb the mountain between late June and early September, but the 4- to 6-mile journey is difficult, involving more than 3,000 feet of elevation gain, traversing glaciers, and crossing crevasses.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
North Side
Nearby Parks Around Mount Olympus
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Olympus
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Hurricane Hill
Leads to one of the best viewpoints in Olympic National Park.
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Hurricane Ridge Nature Trails
One of the most popular areas of Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge offers mile-high ridgeline paths.
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Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center
Focuses on Olympic's mountain habitats with exhibits and guided walks and talks.
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Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center
Visitor information, exhibits about Olympic's mountain habitats, 20-minute orientation film shown on request.
