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Best trails in Olympic National Park

Best trails in Olympic National Park

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United States
#8 of 60 national parks

Want to find the best trails in Olympic National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 200 great trails for hiking, backpacking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 41 easy hiking trails in Olympic National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 3 to 16,069 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Olympic National Park.

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Visitor info

Hours & contact
Open 24 hours
Passes & fees
Starting at $15
Accessibility
General park hours
Every day • Open 24 hours
Phone
(360) 565-3130
Entrance pass
Motorcycle

Valid for seven consecutive days. Fee admits one individual on a private, non-commercial motorcycle.

$25
Purchase pass
Per Person

Valid for seven consecutive days. This fee admits one person without a vehicle, including hikers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Individuals fifteen years or younger are admitted free of charge.

$15
Purchase pass
Private Vehicle

Valid for seven consecutive days. Applies to private, non-commercial vehicles (15 passenger capacity or less). The pass covers all vehicle occupants.

$30
Purchase pass
Annual pass
Park

The Olympic National Park Annual Pass costs $55 and is good for entry into the park for one year from the month of purchase. Passes can be purchased at Olympic National Park visitor centers and entrance stations.

$55
Purchase pass
All U.S. national parks

Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.

$80
Purchase pass
2025 Fee-free days

No entrance pass required on these days:

Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

Overview

The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.

The Olympic (Port Angeles), Hurricane Ridge, and Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Centers are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films include closed captioning.

Loaner wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, and audio descriptions are available. ASL interpreters are available by reservation. Please call 360-565-3130 or email at least 2 weeks in advance to make a reservation for equipment or interpretation services.

Additional information about accessibility at Olympic National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Facilities

The Olympic (Port Angeles), Hurricane Ridge, and Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Centers are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films include closed captioning.

The Kalaloch Lodge, Lake Crescent Lodge, and Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort have wheelchair accessible rooms and dining rooms. The Kalaloch Lodge also has an accessible cabin.

The Hoh, Rialto Beach, Hurricane Ridge, East Beach, La Poel, North Shore, Bovee's Meadow, and Salmon Cascades Picnic Areas are wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces and accessible restrooms (except for Hurricane Ridge).

There are accessible restrooms or vault toilets at the following trailheads: Madison Falls Trail, Beach 4, Ruby Beach, and Spruce Railroad Trail.

Camping

The Deer Park, Fairholme, Grave Creeks, Heart O’ the Hills, Hoh, Kalaloch, Mora, Ozette, Sol Duc, and Staircase Campgrounds have individual wheelchair accessible camping sites and wheelchair accessible restrooms or vault toilets.

Service animals

Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park. Do not take service animals on tidal rocks.

Trail reviews for Olympic National Park

112,241 trailgoers Busiest in July
Jun 6, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Discover one of the impressive trees in the Pacific Northwest, a nearly 1000-year-old western red cedar. Located between Ruby Beach and Fourth Beach on US Hwy. 101 in Olympic National Park, you’ll find a sign for the Big Cedar Tree leading east to a parking area. It’s a short, easily accessible walk to the tree. It used to stand over 175 feet tall, the third largest of its species, but a storm in March 2014 split the behemoth nearly in half. Now it provides an example of the cycle of life as it decomposes and becomes a nurse log for a new generation of giants. While you’re there, continue on the short quarter-mile trail that leads to a whole grove of ancient western red cedars.

Parking: Free, Medium lot
Big Cedar Tree Trail
Jun 5, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Ruby Beach is the northernmost of the southern beaches in the coastal section of Olympic National Park in the US state of Washington.

Conditions: No bugs, Dry ground, Well maintained
Ruby Beach
Jun 2, 2025
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat views

Omg this trail & beach was my favorite out of my entire PNW/Olympic National Park trip. Make sure you check the tide schedule! The trail is so fun and as you get closer to the beach, you can catch glimpses of it through the trees. The beach & views were absolutely stunning. Barely any people in late May. Loved the smell of the ocean air and the sound of the water. Was so dad to leave, I kept turning around to get one last glimpse. Was glad I wore my hiking boots, as opposed to trail runners.

Second Beach
Jun 13, 2025
Not crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

One of the best hikes in Olympic NP. This was my second time in the trail and the views, wildflowers, and trail conditions did not disappoint!

Klahhane Ridge via Switchback Trail
Jun 12, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Absolutely magical trail & must stop in Olympic - deer, butterflies, incredible views, and great exercise. Highly recommend. Parking is easy by trailhead!

Parking: Entry fee, Free, Medium lot
Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge
Jun 12, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

To easy, relatively short and amazingly beautiful trails next to the visitor center in the Hoh. rainforest. A must do when in Olympic NP.

Parking: Permit required, Free, Large lot
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Olympic National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Olympic National Park is Mount Storm King, which has a 4.8 star rating from 15,707 reviews. This trail is 4.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,106 ft.

What is the longest trail in Olympic National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Olympic National Park is Skyline Ridge Trail. This trail is estimated to be 54.5 mi long.

How many trails are in Olympic National Park?

There are 200 trails in Olympic National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 138,363 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Olympic National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Olympic National Park has you covered. Skyline Ridge Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 16,069 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Sentinell Peak via Grey Wolf Deer Loop, which will get you 14,812 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Olympic National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 83 camping trails in Olympic National Park and the most popular is Sol Duc Falls Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 7,325 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Olympic National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 75 running trails in Olympic National Park and the most popular is Spruce Nature Trail with an average 4.7 star rating from 5,325 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Olympic National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 biking trails in Olympic National Park and the most popular is Devil's Punchbowl via Spruce Railroad Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 5,964 community reviews.