• Olympic: Three Parks in One

    Olympic

    National Park Washington

There are park alerts in effect.
show Alerts »
  • Olympic Hot Springs Road Closed

    The Elwha Valley's Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to public entry beyond the Altair Campground during removal of the Glines Canyon Dam. Olympic Hot Springs is not accessible from the Elwha.

  • Elwha River Closures

    Boating is prohibited on the Elwha River between Upper Lake Mills Trail and Altair Campground.

  • Changes to Visitor Services Due to Sequestration

    Due to mandatory, across the board budget cuts, some visitor services at Olympic National Park have changed. See the Plan Your Visit section for more information.

Trail Conditions

These reports are updated as soon as we receive new reports from the field.

Please email us your trail report.

Trail Areas

Staircase/Dosewallips

Hurricane/Elwha

Lake Crescent/Sol Duc/Bogachiel/Hoh

Quinault/Queets

Coastal Routes

 

Southeast Trails

Staircase Area Notices:
- The Duckabush River Trail is now OPEN to hikers; remains CLOSED to stock.
- Always check weather & road conditions.

Staircase Area

Trail Name

Description

Mileage & Elevation Conditions Date

North Fork Skokomish River Trail

Trailhead to First Divide

12.5 miles

785' to 4688'

Trail is snow-free to 0.5 mi below Two Bear Camp. 50+ down trees to Nine Stream. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Bear canisters recommended in areas without bear wires.

The bridge near Spike Camp is unstable, use caution.

5/25/13

Wagonwheel Lake Trail

Trailhead to & including Wagonwheel Lake

2.8 miles

785' to 4150'

A hiker reports continuous snow above 4100'. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Very steep trail - 2.9 miles/3200' elevation gain. Closed to stock.

5/25/13

Home Sweet Home Trail

First Divide to Duckabush River Trail Jct. via Home Sweet Home

2.6 miles

4688' to 2695'
No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions

4/30/13

Four Stream Trail Jct. Staircase Rapids Loop Trail to Four Stream

1.2 miles

900' to 1000'

No recent report.

Closed to stock..

4/30/13

Flapjack Lakes Trail

Jct. North Fork Skokomish River Trail to & including Flapjack Lakes

4.0 miles

1490' to 3900'

Continuous snow begins at ~ 3700' (~ 0.25 mile from lakes ); ~ 2-3' of snow remains at the lakes. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

5/25/13

Upper Lena Lake Trail

Park Boundary to & including Upper Lena Lake

2.8 miles

700' to 4550'

No recent report, Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Lena Creek ford may be difficult in spring and after high precipitation events.

No camping within 0.25 mile of Scout Lake.

Closed to stock.

4/30/13

Gladys Divide Primitive Trail

Flapjack Lakes to Gladys Divide

1.4 miles

3900' to 5050'

Deep snow remains. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Closed to stock.

Bear canisters are required above Flapjack Lakes; hanging food properly is very difficult in this area.

5/25/13

Black & White Lakes Primitive Trail

Jct. North Fork Skokomish River Trail to Black & White Lakes, Smith Lake junction

2.5 miles

1500' to 4400'

Expect continuous snow above ~ 3700'. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

There are no water sources on this very steep trail.

No good trees for food-hanging; bear canisters required when food cannot be hung at least 12' high and 10' out from the nearest tree trunk.

Closed to stock.

5/25/13

Black & White, Smith Lake Trail

Jct. Flapjack Lakes Trail, through Black & White Lakes, to & including Smith Lake

2.2 miles

3500' to 4400' to 3950'

Expect continuous snow beginning at ~ 3700'. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Large blowdown reported on west side of Donahue Creek.

Steep, rocky, difficult trail from Black and White Lakes to Smith Lake. Not recommended for stock.

5/25/13

Six Ridge Primitive Trail

Jct. Sundown Lake Trail to North Fork Skokomish River Trail

10.6 miles

4650' to 1500'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Trail is difficult to follow through several meadows between Six Ridge Pass and the Lake Success/Mt. Olson Trail junction; hikers may be misled onto numerous elk trails. Routefinding skills are required.

No water sources are available between Belview and Seven Stream.

4/30/13

Putvin Primitive Trail (Lake of the Angels)

Park boundary to & including Lake of the Angels

0.6 miles

1130' to 4850'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Last 0.6 mile of the trail is inside Olympic NP (no hunting!). 3.6 total miles from the trailhead to Lake of the Angels.

Very steep trail.

In late summer, no water sources available between the trailhead and Ponds of the False Prophets (park boundary).

Trail is difficult to follow in a few places.

Closed to stock.

4/30/13

Duckabush River Trail

Park boundary to Jct. Home Sweet Home & O'Neil Pass Trails

11.0 miles

440' to 2695'

A hiker reports the trail clear to ONP boundary. 125 down trees from boundary to Tenmile; 135 additional down to within 0.5 mile of the O'Neil Pass Trail jct. Continuous snow begins ~ 2 miles below junction.

Tenmile bear wire has been taken out by a fallen tree.

Trail is now OPEN to hikers; remains CLOSED to stock.

35 down trees to park boundary; 48 to LaCrosse junction, with one cluster of 18 difficult to pass.

Upper Duckabush ford can be hazardous during spring runoff and after heavy precipitation events.

5/7/13



Dosewallips Area Notices:
- Always check weather & road conditions.
- Dosewallips Road is washed out 5.5 miles east of the Dosewallips Ranger Station and Campground; hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Dosewallips Area

Trail Name

Description

Mileage & Elevation

Conditions

Date

Lake Constance Trail

Trailhead at Dosewallips Road to Lake Constance

2.2 miles

1400' to 4664'

A hiker reports trail snow-free to just below lake; no report beyond. A few down trees.

Vault toilet on south side of lake has been closed (full); north composting toilet in rock field is operational.

Closed to stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed out 3.5 miles from the trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

5/25/13

West Fork Dosewallips River Trail

Dose Forks to Anderson Pass

9.0 miles

1600' to 4464'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Dosewallips Road is washed out 5.5 miles from the trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

4/30/13

LaCrosse Pass Trail

Jct. West Fork Dosewallips River Trail to Jct. Duckabush River Trail

6.4 miles

3600' to 5566'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions

In late summer there are no water sources along this trail.



4/30/13

Anderson Moraine Trail

Anderson Pass to Moraine

0.8 miles

4465' to 5200'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions

Closed to stock.

4/30/13

Main Fork Dosewallips River Trail

Dose Forks to Hayden Pass

11.3 miles

1736' to 5847'

Continuous snow begins at ~ 2948'. 11 down trees between Constance Pass Trail junction and Lower Twin Creek. 4 down trees from Slide Creek to Hawk Creek, 6 more to Burdick Creek, 4 additional to Cache Creek, and 4 down beyond to Cub Creek. Small slope failure between Upper Twin Creek and Slide Creek. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

There are 2 operational Bear Wires at Dose Meadow. The eastern Bear Wire is next to the privy (1 cable with 1 hook); the western Bear Wire is next to campsite #7 (2 cables with 2 hooks each), and is about 200' from the privy.

Dosewallips Road is washed out 5.5 miles from the trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

5/13/13

Dosewallips River Trail

Trailhead to Dose Forks

1.4 miles

1600' to 1736'

A hiker reports snow-free; 50 down trees (including short section of trail beyond to the High Dose Bridge on the West Fork). 10 down trees across road between washout and Dosewallips Ranger Station.

Dosewallips Road is washed out 5.5 miles from the trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

5/8/13

Constance Pass Trail

Jct. Main Fork Dosewallips River Trail to park boundary via Home Lake

7.8 miles

2182' to 5850'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Bear canisters are required for camping at Home Lake, Constance Pass and Sunnybrook Meadows; trees are not suitable for food-hanging.

Not recommended for stock; steep trail.

4/30/13

Lost Pass Primitive Trail

Dose Meadow to Lost Pass

0.9 miles

4450' to 6200'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions.

4/30/13


 

Northeast Trails
Hurricane Ridge Area Notices:

  • Deer Park and Obstruction Point Roads remain CLOSED. Due to the effects of
    Sequestration, the park will not be plowing these roads this year, thus, the
    roads will open when the snow melts ,which could be late summer or not at all depending on weather.

- Always check weather & road conditions.

Hurricane Ridge Area

Trail Name

Description

Mileage & Elevation

Conditions

Updated

Royal Basin Trail

Park Boundary via Royal Lake to & including Shelter Rock Area

6.2 miles

2500' to 5100'

A hiker reports continuous snow at 4500'; no report beyond. Few down trees. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Bear canisters are required for Lower Meadow, Royal Lake and Upper Royal Basin.

Closed to stock.

5/11/13




Three Forks Trail

Trailhead (Deer Park) to Jct. Gray Wolf River Trail

4.3 miles

5400' to 2150'

A hiker reports continuous deep snow down to ~ 3500'. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

The Deer Park Road remains CLOSED for the season.

04/29/13





Upper Gray Wolf River Trail

Park Boundary via Three Forks to Gray Wolf Pass

11.5 miles

2050' to 6200'

Snow-free to Three Forks/Gray Wolf Camp; no report beyond. Large blowdown between park boundary and Gray Wolf Camp is very difficult to pass. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

The Gray Wolf Camp privy has been destroyed by a fallen tree.

See USFS web site for information on Lower Graywolf Trail.

5/21/13

Cedar Lake Way Trail

Jct. Gray Wolf River Trail to & including Cedar Lake

2.1 miles

3900' to 5300'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

One large blowdown of 20-30 trees that is difficult to pass.

4/29/13



Cameron Creek Trail

Three Forks to jct. Grand Pass Trail

7.0 miles

2150' to 4200'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

4/29/13



Grand Valley/Grand Pass Trail

Obstruction Point via Grand Valley & Pass to jct. Cameron Creek Trail

7.7 miles

6100' to 4750'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

One down tree on north side of pass (duck under); one on south side.

Obstruction Point Road remains CLOSED for the season.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

4/29/13



Cameron Pass Trail

Jct. Grand Pass Trail to Cameron Pass

3.6 miles

4150' to 6450'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

In summer, trail is typically very brushy from junction to 5000', with many hazardous animal burrows hidden by vegetation.

Bear canisters are required for Upper Cameron Basin.

Trail not recommended for stock due to steep grade.

4/29/13



Cameron-Lost Pass Primitive Trail

Cameron Pass to Lost Pass

1.9 miles

6200' to 6450'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

4/29/13



Deer Ridge Trail

Boundary to jct. Three Forks Trail

1.5 miles

2550' to 5400'

A hiker reports trail snow-free.

5/11/13



Badger Valley Trail

Obstruction Point via Badger Valley to jct. Grand Lake Trail

4.7 miles

6100' to 4000'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Obstruction Point Road remains CLOSED for the season.

In summer, the trail is very brushy in the big meadow area in Badger Valley and may be difficult to follow.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

4/29/13



Elk Mountain Primitive Trail

Elk Mountain to jct. Badger Valley Trail

1.3 miles

6650' to 5600'

See Obstruction Pt.- Deer Park Trail for additional information. Not recommended for stock.

4/29/13



Obstruction Point to Deer Park Trail

Obstruction Point to Deer Park

7.4 miles

6100' to 5400'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Deer Park and Obstruction Point Roads remain CLOSED for the season.

There are no water sources on this trail.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock.

4/29/13



PJ Lake Primitive Trail

Obstruction Point Road at Waterhole to PJ Lake

0.9 miles

5050' to 4550'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Obstruction Point Road remains CLOSED for the season.

Overnight visitors must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock.

4/29/13



Cox Valley Primitive Trail

Obstruction Point Road to end of trail

1.8 miles

4900' to 3700'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Obstruction Point Road remains CLOSED for the season.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock.

4/29/13



Lake Angeles/

Klahhane Ridge Trail

Trailhead at Heart O' the Hills via Lake Angeles to jct. Switchback/Heather Park Trail.

6.3 miles

1850' to 6000'

Continuous snow begins ~ 4000'; one down tree. Winter conditions remain at higher elevations.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Bear canisters recommended for food storage.9

5/4/13


Heather Park Trail

Trailhead via Heather Park to jct. Switchback Trail

6.2 miles

1850' to 6000'

Continuous snow begins at 3700'. No report on number of down trees. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Overnight hikers must register at Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

Not recommended for stock. Bear canisters are recommended for camping at Heather Park.

4/9/13



Switchback Trail

Trailhead to jct. of Lake Angeles & Heather Park Trails

1.6 miles

4400' to 5900'

Patchy snow remains, especially in forested sections. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock.

5/21/13



Hurricane Ridge to Switchback

Trail

Jct. High Ridge Nature Trail to jct. Switchback Trail

2.8 miles

5300' to 5100'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail not recommended for stock.

4/29/13


Wolf Creek Trail

Whiskey Bend Rd. to Hurricane Hill Picnic Area

8.1 miles

1198' to 5100'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

4/29/13



Little River Trail

Boundary to Hurricane Hill Nature Trail

6.8 miles

1000' to 5100'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Due to slope failure, first 2 crossings just above Cowen Creek require a long ford upstream along the base of a cliff..

In summer, the trail above 3700' is a little difficult to follow in places, and very brushy and obscure in open areas; route-finding skills required.

Stream crossings can be hazardous in fall and spring, especially during and after heavy precipitation.

Overnight visitors must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

4/29/13



Elwha to Hurricane Hill Trail

Whiskey Bend Road to jct. Hurricane Hill Nature Trail

5.8 miles

400' to 5650'

Snow-free to ~ 4500'; patchy above, but continuous where trail traverses north side of ridge. A few down trees. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

5/20/13



Heart O' the Forest Trail

Heart O' the Hills Campground to park boundary

2.3 miles

1900' to 1400'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Closed to stock.

4/29/13


Elwha Area Notices:

  • All areas west and downhill from Whiskey Bend Road are CLOSED to ALL PUBLIC ACCESS due to dam removal activities and quickly changing sediment conditions around Lake Mills. Exception -the Upper Lake Mills Trail is open.
  • Olympic Hot Springs Road is CLOSED to ALL PUBLIC ACCESS beyond the Altair Campground for the Glines Canyon Dam Removal Project. The West Lake Mills, Happy Lake Ridge, and Boulder Creek Trailheads are inaccessible. Happy Lake Ridge and Olympic Hot Springs remain accessible via Appleton Pass and/or Aurora Ridge.
  • The Elwha River and its tributaries are closed to fishing.

Elwha Area

Trail Name

Description

Mileage & Elevation

Conditions

Updated

Griff Creek Trail

Trailhead to end of trail

2.8 miles
400' to 3500'

Snow-free; clear of down trees to just above the second viewpoint where a slide covers the trail with debris.

Closed to stock.

5/18/13

Elwha River Trail

Whiskey Bend to Lake Margaret

27.7 miles

1198' to 3650'

A hiker reports continuous snow beginning ~ 1 mile below Chicago Camp. Clear of down trees to ~ 2.5 miles below Hayes River. Above that point, 58 down trees to Hayes, 75 down from Hayes to Camp Wilder, 165+ down from Wilder to Chicago Camp. Many conglomerations of down trees that are difficult to pass. Small slide on north side of 24-mile footlog makes access to footlog difficult. Chicago Camp ford is currently running very high and swift. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

The Elwha River and its tributaries are closed to fishing.

The Hayes River Bridge is being dismantled, thus a log bridge has been placed for hikers near Hayes Ranger Station; follow flagging. A footlog has also been installed at Godkin Creek. See Elwha Area Notices above for closure schedule to effect replacement.

Trail currently impassable to stock 0.25 miles above Hayes River Bridge due to 200 linear-foot slope failure. A foot trail has been cut for hikers; exercise caution traversing area.

There is a footlog to cross the Elwha at the 24 mile point, 200 yards south of the main trail. The river must be forded at Chicago Camp; river crossings can be hazardous in fall and spring ,especially during and after heavy precipitation.

5/11/13

Humes Ranch Loop

Geyser Valley, Krause Bottom, Rica Canyon and Humes Ranch Loop

4.3 miles

1198' to 900'

Snow-free; clear of down trees.

The Elwha River and its tributaries are closed to fishing.

Bear wires are located near the meadow below Humes Cabin.

4/30/13

Lillian River Trail

Jct. Elwha River Trail to end of trail (mile 3.0)

2.5 miles

1600' to 2650'

18 down trees. Trail is brushy near the end.

The Elwha River and its tributaries are closed to fishing.

4/30/13

Hayden Pass Trail

Jct. Elwha River Trail to Hayden Pass

8.4 miles

1800' to 5847'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

4/30/13

Long Ridge Trail

Jct. Humes Ranch Loop Trail (mile 1.0) to Dodger Point

10.5 miles
900' to 5753'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

In summer, the last reliable water source is a spring at 4420'.

4/30/13

Dodger Point Primitive Trail

Jct. Long Ridge Trail to jct. Elwha River Trail via Semple Plateau

5.2 miles
5800' to 1451'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

The last reliable water source is 1 mile below Dodger Point.

Elwha River crossing at Remann's Cabin is always very difficult or impossible during high riverflow events.

4/30/13

Elwha Basin Way Trail

Happy Hollow to Elwha Basin

2.4 miles

2300' to 2600'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions.

The trail is difficult to find in places in the meadow section of the upper basin; very brushy and overgrown.

4/30/13

Happy Hollow Trail

Jct. Elwha River Trail @ Chicago Camp to Happy Hollow

0.7 miles

2100' to 2300'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Below Happy Hollow there are two washout sections of ~ 50' across, and a large blowdown near them where the river abuts the trail.

4/30/13

Happy Lake Ridge Trail

Trailhead on Olympic Hot Springs Road via Happy Lake Ridge to jct. Boulder Lake Trail

9.5 miles

1300' to 5409'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Olympic Hot Springs Road is CLOSED to ALL PUBLIC ACCESS beyond the Altair Campground for the Glines Canyon Dam Removal Project. See map for area closure details.

Bear canisters recommended at Happy Lake.

Happy Lake and Boulder Lake are the only water sources on this trail.

4/30/13

Olympic Hot Springs Trail Trailhead to and Including Hot Springs 2.5 miles 1800' to 2061'

No recent report.

Olympic Hot Springs Road is CLOSED to ALL PUBLIC ACCESS beyond the Altair Campground for the Glines Canyon Dam Removal Project. See map for area closure details.

4/30/13
Boulder Lake Trail Olympic Hot Springs to Boulder Lake 3.5 miles 2061' to 4300'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Olympic Hot Springs Road is CLOSED to ALL PUBLIC ACCESS beyond the Altair Campground for the Glines Canyon Dam Removal Project. See map for area closure details.

4/30/13
Appleton Pass Trail Jct. Boulder Lake Trail to Appleton Pass 4.6 miles 2400' to 5100'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Trail very brushy in meadow below pass with trail difficult to follow.

Log bridge is out over North Fork Boulder Creek; requires ford.


Olympic Hot Springs Road is CLOSED to ALL PUBLIC ACCESS beyond the Altair Campground for the Glines Canyon Dam Removal Project. See map for area closure details.

4/30/13
Upper Lake Mills Trail Whiskey Bend Road to Elwha River .4 miles

The Elwha River and its tributaries are closed to fishing.

Watch for areas of deep mud. Park crews have planted over 30,000 plants for the Elwha Restoration project; please avoid walking on plants.

4/30/13
 

Northwest Trails

Lake Crescent Area Notices:

Lake Crescent Area

Trail Name
Description
Mileage & Elevation
Conditions
Updated

Mt. Storm King Trail

Jct. Barnes Creek Trail to end of trail (mile 1.7) 1.7 miles

700' to 2700'

This route is exposed and steep with loose rock.

Closed to stock.

4/30/13

Barnes Creek Trail

Jct. Marymere Falls Trail to jct. Upper Barnes Creek Primitive Trail 3.3 miles

800' to 2000'

No recent report; trail was clear of down trees to 2.5 mile point on 12/12/12.

4/30/13

Upper Barnes Creek Primitive Trail

Barnes Creek Trail to Hughes Creek/Barnes Creek Divide

5.3 miles

2000' to 3600'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Trail may be difficult to follow near the end. Closed to stock.

4/30/13

Aurora Divide Trail

Barnes Creek Trail to jct. Aurora Ridge Trail

3.6 miles

2000' to 4800'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

4/30/13

Aurora Creek Trail

Trailhead (HWY 101) to jct. Aurora Ridge Trail

3.4 miles

500' to 4200'

No recent report; 9 down trees remain from 2011.

Closed to stock.

4/30/13

Aurora Ridge Trail

Sol Duc Road to jct. Happy Lake Ridge Trail 16.9 miles
1200' to 5000'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Trail is currently very brushy from the 0.25 to 0.75 mile marks. Trail is indistinct and difficult if not impossible to follow in 2 places: a 0.25 mile segment just below Aurora Peak, and a 0.75 mile segment in a beargrass meadow ~ 1 mile west of the Aurora Divide Trail junction.

No water after the first mile of trail (excluding Eagle Lakes) to bottom of switchbacks east of Sourdough Mountain.

Eagle Lakes Trail is closed to stock.

4/30/13

Pyramid Peak Trail

Trailhead (Camp David Junior Road) to summit of Pyramid Peak 3.5 miles
650' to 3000'

Trail tread across slide area is completely washed away. Extremely hazardous area; traverse at your own risk!

Trail is currently not passable to stock.

4/30/13

Spruce Railroad Trail

Dead end of East Beach Road to dead end of Camp David Jr. Road

4.0 miles

Down tree 0.5 mile west of East Beach Road has rendered trail impassable to stock.

Devil's Punchbowl bridge is closed to stock.

This trail is OPEN to horses, bicycles and pets.

5/18/13


Sol Duc Area Notices:

  • Always check weather & road conditions.
  • Obtain overnight camping permits at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.
  • All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area including Cat Basin and all areas within the Main Fork Sol Duc River Drainage.

Sol Duc Area

Trail Name
Description
Mileage & Elevation
Conditions
Updated
North Fork Sol Duc River Trail Trailhead to North Fork of North Fork (mile 6.3) 9.3 miles
1600' to 2800'

No recent report.

Trail is difficult to follow for the last three miles.

The footlog at the first crossing (1.0 mi.) has been washed away. This can be a dangerous river ford and at times impossible after heavy rains.

4/30/13

Sol Duc River Trail Trailhead to jct. High Divide Trail

8.4 miles

1900' to 4800'

Continuous deep snow begins at ~ 3000' (Appleton Pass junction); 16-20 down trees to that point. 2-3' of snow remaining at Sol Duc Park; 6-8' at Heart Lake. Be prepared for winter conditions.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

5/15/13

Appleton Pass Trail Jct. Sol Duc River Trail to Appleton Pass 2.6 miles
3000' to 5100'

No recent report; expect deep lingering snow based on current 6-8' remaining at Heart Lake on High Divide. Be prepared for winter conditions.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

5/22/13

High Divide Trail Jct. Deer Lake & Little Divide Trails to jct. Cat Basin Trail 7.8 miles
3600' to 4500'

Expect deep lingering snow based on current 6-8' remaining at Heart Lake. Be prepared for winter conditions.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Trail not recommended for stock due to steep, narrow trail tread in some places.

5/22/13
Cat Basin Primitive Trail Jct. High Divide Trail to Cat Basin 0.6 miles
5050' to 4300'

Expect deep lingering snow based on current 6-8' remaining at Heart Lake. Be prepared for winter conditions.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

5/22/13

Lunch Lake Trail Jct. High Divide Trail to & including Lunch Lake 0.6 miles
4800' to 4450'

Expect deep lingering snow based on current 6-8' remaining at Heart Lake. Be prepared for winter conditions.

All food,garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

5/22/13

Deer Lake Trail Jct. Sol Duc River Trail via Sol Duc Falls and Deer Lake to jct. Little Divide Trail 3.0 miles
2000' to 3600'

Continuous deep snow begins at at ~ 2400' (Canyon Creek Bridge). No recent report on number of down trees.

The Deer Lake outlet bridge has been replaced but is not yet open to stock.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

5/9/13

Mink Lake Trail Trailhead (Sol Duc Resort) to jct. Bogachiel River & Little Divide Trails 4.3 miles
1643' to 4130'

Patchy snow begins at ~ 2200'; continuous deep snow at ~ 2400'. Lingering deep snow remains to Little Divide.

Large blowdown of 6 trees block the trail ~ 1 mile above trailhead; 4 additional to lake.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

5/22/13

Lover's Lane Trail Jct. Mink Lake Trail to jct. Deer Lake Trail 2.9 miles
1643' to 2000'

Clear of down trees.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Hidden Lake Creek may be difficult to ford after heavy rains. Exercise caution.

5/18/13

Little Divide Trail Jct. Bogachiel River & Mink Lake Trails to jct. Deer Lake & High Divide Trails 3.5 miles
4130' to 3600'

Lingering deep snow remains. Be prepared for winter conditions.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Experienced stock and stock users only.

5/22/13

Hoh/Bogachiel Area Notices:

Hoh/Bogachiel Area

Trail Name
Description
Mileage & Elevation
Conditions
Updated
North Snider-Jackson Trail (Rugged Ridge + Indian Pass Trail) Boundary to jct. Bogachiel River Trail

6.3 miles

1300' to 1700' to 800'

Clear of down trees and snow.

Cow elk carcass near trail 1 mile south of Calawah; beware of bear activity.

The Calawah River ford can be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy precipitation. Not recommended for stock.

There are no campsites along this trail.

5/18/13

Bogachiel River Trail Boundary to jct. Mink Lake & Little Divide Trails 21.6 miles
400' to 4130'

Clear of snow to Hyak. 7 down trees from trailhead to Bogachiel Camp; 7 additional to Flapjack. 11 down trees from Flapjack to 15 mile; 11 more to Hyak.

Some creek and river crossings may be difficult if not impossible during or after high precipitation events; or during periods of heavy snowmelt.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

5/1/13
South Snider-Jackson Trail Jct. Bogachiel River South Bank Trail to Hoh Road 10.0 miles
560' to 3200'

No recent report.

Fording the Bogachiel River can be hazardous especially during and after heavy precipitation and snowmelt. Use caution! The upper crossing trail is a bit difficult to find from the gravel bar, but is in good condition.

Not recommended for stock.

The only water source on this trail is Tumwata Creek at the north terminus.

4/30/13

Hoh River Trail Trailhead to Glacier Meadows 17.5 miles
600' to 5000'

On 5/12 continuous snow began at Martin Creek; ~ 2' at that point. Clear of down trees to the 7-mile point; a few down beyond to OGS. 8 down trees above OGS to High Hoh Bridge; 12 additional to Martin Creek. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Happy Four bear wire has been taken out by a fallen tree; hikers are required to utilize ARFC if camping there.

The rope ladder has been removed in the avalanche chute 0.25 mi. below Glacier Meadows for the season. Use EXTREME caution.

Trail closed to horses, mules and burros beyond Elk Lake. No campfires permitted at Elk Lake or above.

5/18/13

Mt. Olympus Mt. Olympus Climbing Routes

Mileage varies

5000' to 7980'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions.

The Human Waste Container is CLOSED for the season; climbers are now required to PACK OUT their used blue bags to protect the wilderness character of their mountain. Please do not leave used blue bags by the container, in crevasses, by the Glacier Meadows Ranger Station, or in the privies.

4/30/13

Hoh Lake Trail Jct. Hoh River Trail via Hoh Lake to jct. High Divide Trail 6.5 miles
948' to 5474'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Hoh Lake has a bear wire; however, all food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters above the lake in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Steep, exposed trail (no canopy) through 1978 burn area; carry adequate water as there are no water sources along this trail until C.B. Flats.

4/30/13

South Fork Hoh River Trail Trailhead to end of maintained trail 4.2 miles
750' to 800'

Clear of down trees. Sections of trail are brushy but navigable towards end.

5/18/13
 

Southwest Trails

Quinault Area Notices:

Quinault Area

Trail Name
Description
Mileage & Elevation
Conditions
Updated

Irely Lake Trail

Trailhead (North Fork Quinault River Rd.) to & including Irely Lake 1.1 miles
500' to 600'

Clear of snow and down trees. Very muddy near Irely Creek due to flooding resulting from beaver activity.

Closed to stock. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

5/18/13

Big Creek Trail

Irely Lake to & including Three Lakes 5.9 miles
600' to 3200'

Clear of down trees to 0.25 mi. below Big Creek Bridge. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Big Creek Bridge is off its footings but is passable; above bridge, a slide area of 20 linear feet is somewhat difficult to traverse.

Closed to stock. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

5/18/13

Three Lakes Trail

Three Lakes to jct. Elip Creek Trail 2.9 miles
3200' to 4000'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Closed to campfires and stock. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

4/30/13

Skyline Primitive Trail

Elip Creek Trail via Kimta Peak to North Fork Quinault Trail 20.1 miles
3350' to 5400'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

30 down trees, some difficult to pass between Seattle Creek and Low Divide remain from 2012.

No water sources exist between Three Prune and Kimta Peak.

In summer, trail is somewhat difficult to follow between Kimta Peak and Seattle Creek. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters (ARFC) are required in most areas along this trail due to lack of good trees for hanging food and high bear population.

Closed to stock and fires. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

4/30/13

Elip Creek Trail

Jct. North Fork Quinault River Trail to jct. Skyline Trail 4.6 miles
1000' to 3350'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Trail is brushy in places.

Many uneven, rocky sections of trail on the Elip Creek - Three Lakes Loop. Be careful of footing.

Bear wire at Elip Creek is damaged, only one cable and one usable hook.

Closed to fires and stock.

4/30/13

Martins Park/Lakes Primitive Trail

Jct. Elwha River to Martins Lakes 2.4 miles
3600' to 4500'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

4/30/13

North Fork Quinault River Trail

Trailhead to Lake Margaret 16.5 miles
600' to 3600'

A hiker reports snow-free to Francis Creek. Clear of down trees to one mile above Wolf Bar; no report beyond.

Campsites at Halfway House have washed away. Only 2 sites available at Elip Creek. Twelve Mile bear wire is down and the shelter is buried in gravel. Camping at Twelve Mile is not recomended due to many hazard trees near the buried shelter; camping on the gravel bar 0.25 miles downriver from the old shelter is recommended instead.

Sixteen Mile Quinault River ford can be hazardous or impossible to cross in spring and/or after heavy precipitation. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

5/18/13

East Fork Quinault River Trail

Trailhead to Anderson Pass 18.2 miles
646' to 4465'

Continuous snow begins 0.5 mi. below O'Neil Pass junction. Clear of down trees to the 4.5 mile point; 21 down above. Avalanche debris above Pyrites Creek easy to traverse. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

This area has a high population of bears; there is currently a large male in the upper valley that shows no fear of humans. Stay a minimum of 100' away from park wildlife. Please help keep wildlife wild by properly securing all food, garbage and scented items. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters are recommended.

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

5/18/13

O'Neil Pass Trail

Upper Duckabush to East Fork Quinault Trail via O'Neil Pass 12.0 miles
3010' to 5000'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Closed to stock.

4/30/13

Graves Creek Primitive Trail

Jct. East Fork Quinault River Trail to jct. Wynoochee Pass & Lake Sundown Trails 6.2 miles
646' to 2700'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Graves Creek fords can be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy precipitation.

Closed to stock.

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

4/30/13

Wynoochee Pass Trail

Park Boundary to jct. Sundown Lake & Graves Creek Trails 3.6 miles
2700' to 3600'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Many sections of this trail are brushy. A 20' long slide area has damaged the trail between the park boundary and Wynoochee Pass.

Closed to stock.

4/30/13

South Fork Skokomish River Trail

Park Boundary via Sundown Pass to jct. Lake Sundown Trail 2.6 miles (inside park boundary)
2500' to 3700'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Second footbridge at first crossing of the Skokomish River (at 1.2 mi.) is out. River is currently running fast and cold. Parts of trail tread missing between first and second crossing of the Skokomish River.

4/30/13

Lake Sundown Trail

Jct. Wynoochee Pass & Graves Creek Trails to & including Lake Sundown 1.6 miles
2700' to 3900'

No recent report. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

Closed to stock. Some parts of the trail can be brushy and difficult to follow.

4/30/13

Queets Area Notices:

Queets Area

Trail Name
Description
Mileage & Elevation
Conditions
Updated

Queets River Trail

Trailhead to Pelton Creek 16.2 miles
360' to 800'

No recent report.

Travel beyond Bob Creek requires good map and compass skills due to a major landslide at Paradise Creek and lack of trail maintenance.

Trail is not passable to stock after the river ford due to high bank.

Fording the Queets River can be dangerous. For river levels, visit Queets Stream Flow. The river is generally fordable when the flow (measured at highway 101) is below 800 CFS. The crossing can still be waist deep or deeper even at this level. The river is generally not fordable during late fall, winter and spring.

Riverflow can go from fordable levels to unfordable levels, even as high as 10,000-70,000 CFS or more overnight or within a few hours after heavy rain. Know the weather forecast. Don't get caught upriver during a rain storm unless you have planned in advance to stay awhile.

4/30/13

Lower Crossing Route

Queets River Trail @ Spruce Bottom to Smith Place 2.1 miles
400' to 500'
No recent report. 4/30/13

Sam's River Loop

Loop Trail from Queets Trailhead to Ranger Station and return

2.8 miles

Clear of down trees. 5/18/13

Upper Crossing Route

Queets River Trail to & including Smith Place 0.3 miles

No elevation gain.
No recent report. 4/30/13

 

Coastal Trails & Routes

Coastal Area Notices:

  • Cryptosporidium and giardia exist in coastal streams and rivers. Regular iodine does not kill cryptosporidium; recommend boiling or filtering water.
  • Always check weather & road conditions.
  • Fall and Winter can be especially hazardous with storm surges, heavy swell, extreme high tides, high winds and heavy rain.
  • Coastal routes and stream crossings can be extremely difficult or impossible to traverse during high surf or heavy rain events. Always check weather and tides before attempting a coastal hike. Carry a tide table with you and know how to use it.

North Coast

Trail Name

Description

Mileage

Conditions

Date

Shi-Shi to Cape Alava Beach Trail

Makah Reservation Trailhead to Cape Alava

14.3 miles

No recent report. Expect deep mud.

Headland trails may be very muddy after precipitation events.

Toilets at Shi Shi Beach are located as follows: North toilet is located at the south end of wooded campsites at park boundary; center toilet is located behind the large Petroleum Creek campsite; south toilet is located in forest near Willoughby Creek.

All headland trails and ropes/rope ladders are in good condition.

Ozette River ford can be hazardous at high tide and/or after heavy precipitation.

Closed to stock.

Park-approved hard-sided food containers are required for all food storage.

No pets, use of weapons or wheeled devices.

4/30/13

North Coast Beach Route

Sand Point to Rialto Beach Trailhead

17.2 miles

No recent report.

Section between Yellow Banks and Norwegian Memorial is a difficult hike due to slippery rocks, loose gravels, down trees, and beach logs.

Park-approved hard-sided food containers are required for camping.

No pets, use of weapons or wheeled devices.

4/30/13

Ozette Loop Trail

Ozette Trailhead to Cape Alava, to Sand Point and return

9.5 miles

No recent report.

Exercise caution on boardwalks; they are very slippery when wet and some boards are missing.

Closed to stock.

Park-approved hard-sided food containers are required for camping.

No pets, use of weapons or wheeled devices.

4/30/13

Ericsons Bay Trail

South Sand Point Trailhead to Ericsons Bay

2.0 miles

No recent report. Closed to stock.

Park-approved hard-sided food containers are required for camping.

Use caution on boardwalks; they are very slippery when wet and some boards are missing.

No pets, use of weapons or wheeled devices.

4/30/13




South Coast

Trail Name
Description
Mileage
Conditions
Updated

Second Beach Trail

Trailhead to Second Beach

0.7 miles

No recent report.

Beach logs at the end of the trail can be difficult and slippery to cross. An additional toilet has been installed on the bluff behind a campsite ~200 yards south of trail's end.

Closed to stock.

Park-approved hard-sided food containers are required for camping.

No pets, use of weapons or wheeled devices.

4/30/13

Third Beach Trail

Trailhead to Third Beach

1.4 miles

No recent report.

Closed to stock.

Park-approved hard-sided food containers are required for camping.

No pets, use of weapons or wheeled devices.

4/30/13

South Coast Beach Route

Third Beach to Oil City

15.3 miles

The South Wilderness Coast from Goodman Creek to Jefferson Cove is now OPEN.

Very muddy trail over Taylor Point in early summer. Some of the ladder rungs are broken; difficult to utilize in wet conditions.

The north access to Scotts Bluff is very muddy in early summer; utilize rope assist, no ladder. Two difficult down tree crossings over the bluff.

Path to the toilet at Scott Creek is ~ 30' south of the first campsite you pass after descending from Scotts Bluff.

North toilet at Toleak Point is located ~ midway behind the string of wooded campsites; south toilet is located up the access trail behind the logs on the north side of Jackson Creek, just below and to the left of the deteriorating A-frame shelter.

Northside Goodman/Falls Creek headland rope ladder has been replaced/bypassed with a trail. Clear of down trees.

Use caution during/after heavy rains when fording Goodman Creek. Mosquito Creek should be forded at or near low tide. Always use the overland trail between Mosquito Creek and Jefferson Cove; the beach access trail just north of Hoh Head no longer exists. Trail can be very strenuous for some hikers. Trail currently has a washed out section ~ 1.5 mi. south of Mosquito Creek that requires a steep climb down into the streambed with rope assist. Exercise caution!

Jefferson Cove may not be campable due to beach erosion or high tides or surf.

The headland between Jefferson Cove and the mouth of the Hoh River requires a very low tide to pass. Always carry a tide table and topographic map!

Hikers are advised to use caution when ascending and descending all headland trails and rope ladders, as they are very steep and slippery when wet.

Beach access to/from the Oil City trailhead from the Hoh River mouth can be cut off at high tide and/or when the river is in flood stage. Always carry a tide chart and check the weather forecast!

Closed to stock.

Park-approved hard-sided food containers are required for camping.

No pets, use of weapons, or wheeled devices.

5/18/13

Oil City Trail

Hoh River Bank to Trailhead at Oil City

0.6 miles

Clear of down trees.

Campsites are limited on the coast at the mouth of the Hoh River.

Closed to stock.

Park-approved hard-sided food containers are required for camping.

Beach access/exit at the mouth of the Hoh River is cut off at high tide or when the river is at flood stage in winter. Always carry a tide chart check the weather forecast!

No pets, use of weapons or wheeled devices.

5/18/13

Did You Know?

dam with water flowing

Removal of two dams on the Elwha River is the second largest ecosystem restoration project in the National Park System.