Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park, WA

Trails in Olympic

All 148 trails, ranked by Parkwolf, with length, time, and difficulty.

Trails
148
Easy
40
Moderate
39
Hard
69

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Hurricane Ridge

All Olympic trails

148 trails

1Easy0.8 mi · 54 minAudioHall of Mosses TrailA moss-draped maple arch and a creek bridge in a short loop.2Moderate3.3 mi · 2.5 hrAudioHurricane Hill TrailPaved switchbacks to Bailey Range peaks and the Strait.3Easy1.6 mi · 45 minAudioSol Duc Falls Nature TrailOld-growth shade ends at a bridge over a roaring canyon.4Challenging19 mi · 12 hrAudioHigh Divide Loop (Seven Lakes Basin)A long ridge loop over a basin of eight alpine lakes.5Challenging34.8 mi · 20 hrAudioHoh River TrailRainforest for miles, then a steep climb to Glacier Meadows.6Moderate8 mi · 5 hrAudioShi Shi Beach and Point of Arches TrailA muddy, steep descent opens onto tide pools and sea stacks.7Moderate3.3 mi · 3 hrAudioRialto Beach to Hole-in-the-Wall TrailA low-tide walk to tidepools, sea stacks and a rock arch8Moderate1.8 mi · 1.3 hrAudioMarymere Falls TrailOld-growth forest leads to close views of a 90-foot waterfall9Moderate9.2 mi · 5 hrAudioOzette LoopBoardwalks, tide pools, and a rugged coast on one full loop.10Easy1.4 mi · 1.5 hrAudioSecond Beach TrailA rooty forest trail drops to tide pools beneath sea stacks.11Challenging26 mi · 16 hrAudioEast Fork Quinault River Trail to Enchanted ValleyA multi-day rainforest trek ends at a chalet beneath steep valley walls.12Moderate7.6 mi · 5.5 hrAudioKlahhane Ridge TrailA long ridgeline approach saves its steepest climb for the end.13Challenging16 mi · 8.5 hrRoyal Basin TrailMake the long climb for a lake, Shelter Rock, and alpine tarns.14Moderate7.4 mi · 4.5 hrAudioObstruction Point to Deer Park TrailA high ridge crossing opens views across the Strait and Olympic range.15Moderate6.6 mi · 4 hrAudioCape Alava TrailBoardwalk, prairie, and rocky Pacific shore on a long out-and-back.16Easy1.3 mi · 45 minAudioSpruce Nature TrailA short Hoh loop for nurse logs and river views.17Moderate5.6 mi · 3.5 hrAudioSand Point TrailA mostly boardwalk walk to a wide Pacific beach.18Challenging12 mi · 9 hrAudioGrand Valley via Grand Pass TrailThree lakes, an alpine ridge, and a long climb to Grand Pass.19Moderate7 mi · 5.5 hrAudioLake Angeles TrailA steep forest climb to an alpine lake with a central island.20Easy2.1 mi · 1.3 hrAudioStaircase Rapids Loop TrailA shady loop to river rapids and an enormous fallen cedar.21Challenging4.4 mi · 4.5 hrAudioMount Storm King TrailSteep switchbacks end at a tree-framed Lake Crescent view.22Challenging15.6 mi · 9.5 hrAudioFlapjack Lakes TrailA long forest climb ends at twin lakes below the Sawtooths.23Challenging14 mi · 10 hrUpper Lena Lake TrailA long climb pays off at a green lake under alpine peaks.24Challenging10 mi · 9 hrAudioHeather Park TrailFive miles uphill to wildflower meadows; nearly 4,000 feet of climb.25Challenging3.1 mi · 3 hrAudioSwitchback TrailA steep, direct climb to wildflower meadows and Klahhane Ridge.26Challenging6.7 mi · 7 hrPutvin Trail to Lake of the AngelsA steep climb and headwall scramble lead to a true alpine lake.27Moderate6 mi · 3.5 hrAudioLover’s Lane Loop TrailA shaded river loop ends at a waterfall in old growth.28Moderate11 mi · 7.5 hrAudioElk Mountain TrailEleven ridge miles lead to Elk Mountain and views over the Strait.29Easy0.2 mi · 15 minAudioMadison Falls TrailA gentle paved walk ends at a 60-foot waterfall.30Easy0.5 mi · 30 minAudioRuby Beach TrailA short bluff descent to tide pools and sea stacks.31Easy0.5 mi · 30 minAudioMaple Glade Rain Forest TrailMoss-draped maples and nurse logs in a gentle half-mile loop.32Easy0.5 mi · 45 minAudioRain Shadow LoopA short summit climb for Blue Mountain’s wide-open views.33Challenging7.2 mi · 5 hrAudioMaiden Peak TrailA steep climb trades forest shade for open slopes and rocky views.34Moderate5 mi · 3 hrAudioPony Bridge TrailA forested gorge with a steep approach and timber bridge.35Moderate0.4 mi · 45 minAudioBeach 4 TrailA stairway to Kalaloch tide pools and a rugged Pacific beach.36Easy4 mi · 2 hrAudioSpruce Railroad TrailWalk a paved old railroad grade beside Lake Crescent.37Challenging29.4 mi · 15 hrAudioHoh Lake TrailA rainforest approach leads to a steep, exposed climb and subalpine lake.38Challenging14.8 mi · 9 hrAudioAppleton Pass TrailA long climb past Sol Duc Falls to a high mountain pass.39Moderate7.6 mi · 5 hrAudioDeer Lake TrailA forest climb beside cascades ends at two nearby lakes.40Challenging13.8 mi · 9 hrAudioThree Lakes Trail via Big CreekA long forest climb to a mossy subalpine lake basin41Easy2.8 mi · 2 hrAudioThird Beach TrailA forest path drops to a driftwood beach and sea stacks.42Easy1.3 mi · 45 minAudioKestner Homestead TrailAn easy forest loop to an old homestead and orchard.43Challenging8.6 mi · 6.5 hrAudioBadger Valley Primitive TrailA steep descent into wildflower meadows, followed by a long climb back.44Easy4 mi · 2.5 hrAudioQuinault Loop Trail #854A boardwalked bog, cascading falls, and Lake Quinault in one loop.45Challenging2.3 mi · 2.5 hrBlue Glacier Viewpoint TrailA steep final climb to Blue Glacier’s lateral moraine.46Challenging6.4 mi · 5.5 hrLaCrosse Pass TrailA steep pass between two remote Olympic river valleys.47Challenging28.3 mi · 19 hrAudioBoulder Lake TrailA 28-mile round trip to a lake beneath Boulder Peak48Challenging5.6 mi · 6 hrAudioWagonwheel Lake TrailA relentless climb ends at a small, turquoise subalpine lake.49Challenging10.6 mi · 6 hrDuckabush River Trail to Five-Mile CampA 10.6-mile out-and-back climbs Big Hump to Five-Mile Camp.50Challenging18.2 mi · 12 hrWest Fork Dosewallips River TrailA long river-valley climb to Anderson Pass and high meadows.51Challenging29.8 mi · 20 hrMain Fork Dosewallips River TrailA river valley opens into meadows below a high pass.52Challenging55.4 mi · 1.2 daysElwha River Trail to Lake MargaretLong Elwha wilderness trek to Lake Margaret with a required river ford.53Challenging21 mi · 13 hrLong Ridge Trail to Dodger PointA demanding ridge hike finishes at a 1933 fire lookout.54Challenging17.3 mi · 13 hrNorth Coast Route: Sand Point to Rialto BeachSea stacks and shipwreck memorials, with tides setting the pace55Challenging10.7 mi · 10 hrConstance Pass TrailA demanding one-way traverse over Constance Pass to Home Lake.56Challenging12 mi · 10 hrO'Neil Pass TrailO'Neil Pass links Upper Duckabush with East Fork Quinault.57Challenging17 mi · 16 hrAudioSouth Coast RouteA 17-mile tide-timed traverse past sea stacks, ladders and remote coves.58Moderate1.2 mi · 1.3 hrLunch Lake TrailA rough half-mile drop to a lake with designated campsites.59Moderate5.2 mi · 4.3 hrWynoochee Pass TrailA rough forest climb to two small ponds at the pass.60Moderate6 mi · 4 hrHumes Ranch and Geyser Valley LoopRiver flats, canyon forest and a 1905 homestead on one loop.61Challenging9.1 mi · 8.5 hrUpper Graywolf River TrailA hard river-valley climb into the high country at Gray Wolf Pass.62Challenging8.5 mi · 7.5 hrAudioThree Forks TrailA steep drop into the valley, then the whole climb back.63Challenging7 mi · 4.5 hrAudioPyramid Peak TrailA steep climb to a WWII lookout above Lake Crescent.64Challenging7 mi · 5.5 hrCameron Creek TrailA creekside climb into brushy high-country meadows.65Moderate4.6 mi · 2 hrAudioHeart O' the Forest TrailOld growth and a streamside boardwalk give way to a rougher finish.66Easy3.2 mi · 2 hrAudioKalaloch to Browns Point TrailTree roots and tide pools along an easy beach walk.67Easy1 mi · 36 minAudioMoments in Time TrailA mossy forest walk with a short Lake Crescent shoreline stretch.68Challenging20.1 mi · 20 hrSkyline Ridge Primitive TrailA rugged ridge traverse past Kimta Peak through remote high country.69Challenging4.2 mi · 5 hrCedar Lake Way TrailA steep, brushy climb to a tucked-away mountain lake.70Challenging12.5 mi · 9 hrAudioHeather Park–Lake Angeles LoopA hard ridge loop from flower meadows to a mountain lake.71Challenging9.6 mi · 9 hrHappy Lake TrailA steep ridge climb drops to a grassy alpine lakeshore.72Challenging33 mi · 1 dayAudioNorth Fork Quinault River TrailOld-growth river forest, rugged fords, and meadows at Low Divide73Moderate5.2 mi · 4 hrAudioMink Lake TrailA steady forest climb to a small lake tucked into meadow.74Challenging1.6 mi · 2 hrAnderson Moraine TrailA steep alpine spur above a glacier-fed lake below Mount Anderson.75Easy0.6 mi · 45 minAudioAncient Groves Nature TrailA mossy forest loop with a much hillier tread than it looks.76Challenging16.8 mi · 12 hrAudioSol Duc River TrailA river climb that ends at Heart Lake and the High Divide.77Challenging48.8 mi · 1.3 daysBogachiel River TrailA rainforest approach turns into a remote, rough river trek.78Challenging4.4 mi · 4.5 hrBlack & White, Smith Lake TrailA rough climb over Black and White Lakes to Smith Lake.79Challenging14 mi · 11.5 hrAudioBlack and White Lakes Primitive TrailA steep climb to an open basin of lakes and mountain views.80Challenging2.8 mi · 3 hrGladys Divide Primitive TrailA steep primitive climb from Flapjack Lakes to a high divide.81Moderate13 mi · 7 hrDosewallips River Road TrailAn old-road walk to two falls in a quiet river canyon.82Easy9.2 mi · 4.5 hrSouth Fork Hoh River TrailA long rainforest walk to the South Fork’s riverside end83Challenging4.8 mi · 5 hrDeer Ridge TrailRhododendrons give way to open ridges above the Gray Wolf valley.84Easy2.8 mi · 1.8 hrAudioSam's River Loop TrailA flat rainforest loop with a river view and a homestead meadow.85Moderate3.6 mi · 2 hrGoblins Gate TrailA steep canyon spur drops to the Elwha’s narrow rocky gate.86Challenging32.4 mi · 1 dayAudioQueets River TrailA remote rainforest traverse that starts with a risky river ford.87Challenging9.5 mi · 9.5 hrHappy Lake Ridge TrailA steep ridge climb opens to alpine lakes and far-reaching views.88Easy1 mi · 36 minAudioKalaloch Nature TrailMossy forest and a creek view on this easy Kalaloch loop.89Challenging18.5 mi · 12 hrUpper Barnes Creek Primitive TrailA hard 18-mile out-and-back to a quiet creek divide.90Challenging3.6 mi · 4 hrCameron Pass TrailA rough climb to an alpine pass and wide mountain views.91Challenging8.3 mi · 8 hrHayden Pass TrailA remote 8.3-mile climb from Hayes River to Hayden Pass.92Moderate4.6 mi · 4.5 hrMartin's Park TrailA rough backcountry spur leads to lakes atop a 200-foot cliff.93Easy2.2 mi · 1.8 hrAudioIrely Lake TrailA mossy rainforest walk to a small lake with Mount Hoquiam views.94Moderate6.6 mi · 4 hrBarnes Creek TrailA steady creekside climb to the upper trail junction.95Challenging16.9 mi · 12 hrAudioAurora Ridge TrailA long, quiet ridge climb with optional lake and peak detours.96Challenging20.8 mi · 11 hrAudioOlympic Hot Springs TrailA full-day road-and-trail hike ends at natural hot springs.97Moderate4.8 mi · 3.5 hrFour Stream TrailA mossy creek confluence marks the halfway point to the park boundary.98Easy0.3 mi · 30 minAudioBeach 1 TrailA short spruce descent ends on a shore piled with drift logs.99Moderate0.3 mi · 45 minAudioBeach 3 TrailA steep forest stairway drops to tidepools and rocky shore.100Challenging8 mi · 5.5 hrAudioWolf Creek TrailBailey Range views reward a long descent through alpine flowers.101Challenging14.6 mi · 13.5 hrAudioGraves Creek Trail to Lake SundownA rugged climb from Graves Creek forest to a remote alpine lake102Easy6.5 mi · 3 hrAudioOlympic Discovery Trail — Lake Crescent WestA paved wheelchair-accessible link follows Lake Crescent’s north shore.103Moderate0.8 mi · 45 minAudioShady Lane TrailA narrow cedar trail with river views and two small bridges.104Challenging9.6 mi · 6.5 hrGriff Creek TrailA long approach leads to steep Elwha views from a clearing105Challenging6.8 mi · 7.5 hrLittle River TrailRiver bridges give way to a high, 4,100-foot climb.106Challenging6.8 mi · 6 hrAudioAurora Creek TrailA shaded leg-burner to the Aurora Ridge junction.107Challenging4 mi · 4 hrCascade Rock TrailA steep forest climb to a mossy rock above the Elwha.108Easy0.2 mi · 30 minAudioBeach 2 TrailA steep forest path drops to a driftwood-lined beach.109Challenging15.2 mi · 10 hrUpper South Fork Skokomish River TrailOld-growth river valley, rough meadows, and a hard-won alpine lake.110Challenging10.6 mi · 10 hrSix Ridge Primitive TrailA rugged ridge crossing with quiet meadows and long climbs.111Challenging12.5 mi · 7 hrAudioNorth Fork Sol Duc River Trail to Second FordA 12.5-mile river out-and-back to the second ford.112Easy0.3 mi · 18 minAudioLiving Forest TrailA short forest loop with a fallen-tree root-wad detour.113Moderate3.8 mi · 2.5 hrSmokey Bottom TrailFollow the Elwha restoration story into the former Lake Mills valley.114Moderate13 mi · 8.5 hrLillian River TrailA 13-mile forest hike to the quiet banks of Lillian River.115Challenging11.6 mi · 12 hrElwha to Hurricane Hill TrailA hard forest climb opens into meadows with Bailey Range views.116Challenging25 mi · 16 hrAudioNorth Fork Skokomish River TrailA long river-valley walk to a remote Olympic mountain pass.117Easy0.4 mi · 21 minBeach 6 Nature TrailA brief forest descent to Beach 6’s rocky shore.118Easy0.3 mi · 20 minAudioBig Cedar Trail (Kalaloch)The storm-split cedar is only the first stop on this short walk.119Moderate5.2 mi · 3 hrAudioPeabody Creek TrailA creekside forest walk with bridges, birdsong, and spring flowers.120Moderate7 mi · 4 hrWest Elwha TrailA mossy forest walk along the Elwha to the former Altair site.121Easy0.4 mi · 30 minAudioQuinault Big Sitka Spruce Tree TrailA short forest path leads to a towering Sitka spruce.122Challenging14.5 mi · 11.5 hrAurora Divide TrailA long forest climb reaches a ridge above Lake Crescent.123Easy0.2 mi · 18 minAudioSpruce Burl TrailA tiny forest loop with big spruce burls to spot.124Moderate0.5 mi · 24 minAudioPeabody Creek LoopA short forest loop drops to Peabody Creek and returns by Aldwell.125Easy0.5 mi · 36 minAudioHigh Ridge TrailA half-mile loop to 360-degree views above Hurricane Ridge.126Easy0.5 mi · 30 minAudioCirque Rim TrailA half-mile paved ridge walk to a Strait overlook.127Challenging2.6 mi · 2.5 hrHome Sweet Home TrailA steep backcountry link through a high meadow.128Moderate0.8 mi · 1.3 hrSmokey Hill TrailA short, steep drop into the Elwha, with the same climb back.129Moderate6.8 mi · 4 hrAudioGlines Canyon Overlook TrailA road walk to the Elwha’s reborn canyon.130Moderate1.4 mi · 1.5 hrEagle Point TrailA faint 1.4-mile route to Eagle Point's open summit131Easy0.4 mi · 15 minAudioJames Pond TrailA flat forest loop where the pond can be hard to spot132Easy1.4 mi · 1 hrAudioQuillayute River Slough TrailA mossy forest walk opens to a quiet river view133Challenging1.6 mi · 2 hrLost Pass Primitive TrailA steep, primitive climb to a high-country pass.134Easy0.2 mi · 9 minAudioMini Rain Forest TrailA quick loop past a bubbling creek, mosses, ferns and bridges.135Challenging1.9 mi · 2.5 hrCameron-Lost Pass Primitive TrailA rugged high-country connector between two remote passes.136Moderate0.8 mi · 45 minAudioFairholme Campground LoopOld-growth forest on a short loop that rises more than expected.137Easy0.5 mi · 30 minAudioCascading Terraces TrailA short rainforest walk to a Quinault River meadow.138Challenging10 mi · 8 hrSouth Snider-Jackson TrailA remote ridge crossing with a hazardous Bogachiel ford.139Easy1.2 mi · 45 minDosewallips Terrace Loop TrailAn easy 1.2-mile forest loop above the Dosewallips River.140Moderate6.3 mi · 4.5 hrNorth Snider-Jackson Primitive TrailA rough ridge crossing into the Bogachiel drainage.141Easy1.2 mi · 1.5 hrAudioOil City TrailA flat forest walk to the Hoh's driftwood-framed mouth.142Easy0.4 mi · 15 minElwha Forest Loop TrailA short forest path whose mapped line isn't a loop.143Moderate3.6 mi · 2.5 hrHappy Hollow TrailA remote shelter spur at the edge of the Bailey Range144Moderate2 mi · 1.5 hrEricson's Bay Primitive TrailA remote, flat coast-to-lake walk on slick old boardwalk.145Easy0.4 mi · 20 minAudioBig Cedar Trail (Staircase)A short gravel path to a fallen cedar 14 feet across.146Easy0.1 mi · 15 minAudioSalmon Cascades TrailA tiny accessible walk to a waterfall and seasonal salmon.147Easy0.1 mi · 12 minAudioLookout Rock Nature TrailA quick paved spur to a snowy ridge above a forested valley.148Challenging2.2 mi · 3 hrAllens Bay RouteA rough lake-to-coast route to a remote shipwreck memorial.
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