Olympic National Park
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Trip length
- 4–7 days
- Budget
- $250–$900
- per person · excl. airfare
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
Park entrance: $30 (Entrance - Private Vehicle) · source: NPS
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. Come explore!
Highlights
- Temperate rainforest
- Wild Pacific coastline
- Hurricane Ridge alpine views
Photos
Photos via Wikimedia Commons under their respective licences.
Map
Trails (3)· Moderate
Getting there
- SEA Seattle-Tacoma Intl · 68 mi
- PDX Portland Intl · 161 mi
- RDM Redmond Muni (Bend) · 273 mi
Straight-line distances to nearby airports. Airfare and drive times are not included.
Permits & access
Reservation required
Wilderness permit + approved bear canister for overnight; consult tide tables for the coast — confirm current rules on the official site.