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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

(8) 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 - 11

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

Mt. Muller

12.4 mi 20.0 km 2,963' Up 903.06 m Up 3,005' Down 916.05 m Down

Forks, WA
Favorite Bridge fording Lena Creek
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
Favorite Walking through the rain forest - so beautiful.
Intermediate

Quinault Rain Forest Trail #855

0.6 mi 0.9 km 114' Up 34.73 m Up 117' Down 35.72 m Down

Hoquiam, WA
Favorite Gatton Creek Trail
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
Favorite Murhut Falls cascades in all its glory.
Intermediate

Murhut Falls

1.5 mi 2.5 km 236' Up 72.05 m Up 241' Down 73.56 m Down

Brinnon, WA
Favorite Overlook of Lake Cushman from Mt. Rose trail.
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
Favorite Looking South from the peak of Mount Ellinor.
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
Favorite Looking down Royal Valley from above
Intermediate/Difficult

Royal Basin Out and Back

15.5 mi 24.9 km 3,196' Up 974.19 m Up 3,198' Down 974.6 m Down

Sequim, WA
Favorite A grassy peak above Lost Pass
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
Favorite On the south side, enjoy breathtaking views of the Puget Sound. In the distance is Seattle.
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
Favorite Buckhorn Mountain, from south side of the Pass.
Intermediate/Difficult

Dungeness - Tubal Cain Olympic Splendor

21.9 mi 35.3 km 5,231' Up 1594.55 m Up 5,185' Down 1580.46 m Down

Sequim, WA

Olympic National Forest Hiking

  • 354 Miles 569 Kilometers of Trail
  • 11 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 17 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 52 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 30 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Olympic National Forest - 88

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9.8 mi 15.8 km #1Skokomish Lower South Fork Trail #873
Intermediate
Shelton, WA
Intermediate
Shelton, WA
6.3 mi 10.2 km #2Gold Creek Trail
Intermediate
Sequim, WA
Intermediate
Sequim, WA
8.1 mi 13.0 km #3Dry Creek Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Belfair, WA
Intermediate/Difficult
Belfair, WA
4.6 mi 7.4 km #4Deer Ridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Sequim, WA
Intermediate/Difficult
Sequim, WA
2.3 mi 3.7 km #5Kloshe Nanitch Trail
Difficult
Forks, WA
Difficult
Forks, WA
1.8 mi 2.9 km #6Mt. Zion Trail
Intermediate
Quilcene, WA
Intermediate
Quilcene, WA
4.2 mi 6.8 km #7Little Quilcene Trail
Difficult
Quilcene, WA
Difficult
Quilcene, WA
2.0 mi 3.2 km #8Willaby Creek Trail
Difficult
Hoquiam, WA
Difficult
Hoquiam, WA
0.5 mi 0.8 km #9Cat Creek Loop
Intermediate
Sequim, WA
Intermediate
Sequim, WA
4.0 mi 6.4 km #10NF-2324
Easy
Belfair, WA
Easy
Belfair, WA

Photos of Olympic National Forest - 177

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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
Looking South from the peak of Mount Ellinor.
Jul 21, 2019 near Hoodsport, WA
View toward the south, notice Rainier.
Oct 5, 2020 near Quilcene, WA
Baldy Ridge framed by trees
Apr 27, 2021 near Sequim, WA