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The Olympic Discovery Trail, End to End


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134.5

Miles

216.5

KM

Point to Point

1,299' 396 m

High

8' 2 m

Low

6,173' 1,882 m

Up

6,157' 1,877 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly The trail is a wide, paved pathway designed to multi user standards for bicyclists, hikers, and disabled users, with a 4’ shoulder for equestrians where appropriate.

Description

The route of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) traverses almost 130 miles of lowlands, bordered on the south by the Olympic Mountain Range and on the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It starts in the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend and ends on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The trail is a wide, paved pathway designed to multi user standards for bicyclists, hikers, and disabled users, with a 4’ shoulder for equestrians where appropriate.

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#67

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#1,147

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Photos

Devils Punch Bowl. Looking up towards Storm King and Aurora Ridge.
Jan 26, 2022 near Port An…, WA
Pleasant trail for nearly any mobility. Walk, hike, or biking!
May 20, 2022 near Port An…, WA
Port Angeles
Aug 27, 2015 near Port An…, WA
A few sun rays piercing a mostly overcast sky above Lake Crescent.
Feb 4, 2024 near Port An…, WA
Barnes Point from Spruce Railroad Trail
Feb 4, 2024 near Port An…, WA
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Jul 21, 2021
David Gerberding
Started just above Crescent Lake. Nice railroad grade around lake for 10 miles and back. Very pretty! 20mi — 3h 00m
Aug 11, 2019
Eric Moan
2mi
Jun 24, 2019
Eric Moan
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