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Gems in Olympic National Forest - 3

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gem Favorite Murhut Falls cascades in all its glory.

Murhut Falls

(9) Brinnon, WA
gem Favorite Gatton Creek Trail

Quinault Rainforest

(8) Aberdeen, WA
gem Favorite Beautiful views abound as you make your way up Mt. Ellinor.

Lake Cushman Overlook

(4) Hoodsport, WA

Recommended Routes in Olympic National Forest - 12

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Favorite Bridge fording Lena Creek
Intermediate Intermediate

Lena Lake

6.7 mi 10.8 km 1,365' Up 416.13 m Up 1,364' Down 415.69 m Down

Seabeck, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Gatton Creek Trail
Intermediate Intermediate

Quinault Loop National Recreation Trail #854

3.6 mi 5.8 km 430' Up 131.08 m Up 429' Down 130.71 m Down

Aberdeen, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Looking down Royal Valley from above
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Royal Basin Out and Back

15.6 mi 25.1 km 3,262' Up 994.15 m Up 3,264' Down 994.76 m Down

Sequim, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Murhut Falls cascades in all its glory.
Intermediate Intermediate

Murhut Falls

1.6 mi 2.6 km 280' Up 85.23 m Up 281' Down 85.55 m Down

Brinnon, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Looking South from the peak of Mount Ellinor.
Difficult Difficult

Big Creek Campground to Mt. Ellinor Ascent

13.1 mi 21.1 km 5,045' Up 1537.72 m Up 5,045' Down 1537.73 m Down

Hoodsport, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite On the south side, enjoy breathtaking views of the Puget Sound. In the distance is Seattle.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Mount Walker Loop

7.9 mi 12.7 km 2,187' Up 666.45 m Up 2,185' Down 666.12 m Down

Quilcene, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite View up the Heather Creek drainage towards Mount Mystery.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Dungeness - Tubal Cain Olympic Splendor

21.1 mi 33.9 km 4,588' Up 1398.28 m Up 4,607' Down 1404.25 m Down

Sequim, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Walking through the rain forest - so beautiful.
Intermediate Intermediate

Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail

0.6 mi 1.0 km 213' Up 64.97 m Up 180' Down 54.94 m Down

Quinault, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Overlook of Lake Cushman from Mt. Rose trail.
Difficult Difficult

Mt. Rose Loop Trail #814

6.5 mi 10.5 km 3,488' Up 1063.26 m Up 3,488' Down 1063.16 m Down

Belfair, WA
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Favorite Lilies blooming in early July along the Mount Muller trail.
Difficult Difficult

Mt. Muller

12.2 mi 19.7 km 3,962' Up 1207.75 m Up 3,946' Down 1202.81 m Down

Forks, WA
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Favorite Colonel Bob's Peak.
Difficult Difficult

Pete's Creek Trail to Colonel Bob Summit

8.2 mi 13.2 km 4,089' Up 1246.38 m Up 4,087' Down 1245.78 m Down

Quinault, WA
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Favorite A grassy peak above Lost Pass
Difficult Difficult

Gray Wolf Loop

43.6 mi 70.1 km 9,711' Up 2959.79 m Up 9,718' Down 2962.1 m Down

Sequim, WA
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Olympic National Forest Hiking

  • 342 Miles 550 Kilometers of Trail
  • 12 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 17 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 51 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 31 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Olympic National Forest - 87

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2.9 mi 4.6 km #1Mt. Ellinor Trail #812
Difficult Difficult
Hoodsport, WA
Difficult Difficult
Hoodsport, WA 28 
5.7 mi 9.2 km #2Mt. Townsend Trail #839
Difficult Difficult
Quilcene, WA
Difficult Difficult
Quilcene, WA 18 
2.3 mi 3.7 km #3Silver Lakes Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Quilcene, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Quilcene, WA
8.2 mi 13.1 km #4Upper Dungeness Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Sequim, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Sequim, WA
3.9 mi 6.3 km #5Notch Pass Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Quilcene, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Quilcene, WA
6.9 mi 11.2 km #6Mount Jupiter Trail
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Brinnon, WA
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Brinnon, WA
0.8 mi 1.3 km #7Ranger Hole Trail #824
Intermediate Intermediate
Brinnon, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Brinnon, WA
0.7 mi 1.1 km #8Buckhorn Mountain Tubal Cain Connector
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Quilcene, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Quilcene, WA
8.9 mi 14.3 km #9Tubal Cain River Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Sequim, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Sequim, WA 10 
17.2 mi 27.6 km #10Duckabush River Trail #803
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brinnon, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brinnon, WA 11 

Photos of Olympic National Forest - 189

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Mt. Pershing in the background.
Feb 25, 2015 near Belfair, WA
Murhut Falls cascades in all its glory.
Mar 22, 2017 near Seabeck, WA
It's so close you can almost reach it. Head just around the corner to see Murhut Falls.
Mar 22, 2017 near Seabeck, WA
Surely you won't run out of creek scenes on this trail.
Apr 3, 2017 near Hoodsport, WA
Top of the lightning peak leg of the Copper River Trail.
Jul 4, 2019 near Hoodsport, WA
Sharing the view of Jefferson Peak with a couple of curious goats.
Jul 21, 2019 near Hoodsport, WA
Looking South from the peak of Mount Ellinor.
Jul 21, 2019 near Hoodsport, WA
Baldy Ridge framed by trees
Apr 27, 2021 near Sequim, WA
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