Discover the beauty of Olympic National Park in the US state of Washington, It is a unique national park due in part to its variety of ecosystems and landscapes. Here you can explore the rocky, rugged coastline, walk through lush, verdant, temperate rainforests, and hike to majestic mountain peaks as well. Just like a previous piece, the hikes here are presented by individual geographical location and unless otherwise noted, all hiking trail distances are round-trip.
Olympic National Park features four main areas. They are the park’s northern region which includes popular Hurricane Ridge, the rainforest, the Pacific Coastline, and the well-known Staircase. Without further ado, here are the 17 best hikes in Olympic National Park.
The 17 Best Hikes in Northern Olympic National Park
1. Hurricane Ridge Trail to Hurricane Hill
You will need two hours to complete this 3.2-mile hike. It is rated easy to moderate and has a total ascent of 700 feet. This hike is even good if you’re traveling with older kids.
Park your car in the parking lot located at Hurricane Ridge Road’s end. Don’t park close to the official Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center unless you want to add almost two and a half miles to the hike. The trailhead should be marked.
This is a wide trail that eventually runs along a ridge and slowly gains elevation. There are some switchbacks near the end of the hike as you climb to the peak but it’s not strenuous. The view is spectacular.
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