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	Hoh River Trail General Location: 20 miles southwest of Forks, WA. Trailhead: Hoh trailhead Notices: Groups of more than 6 are required to camp in designated "Group Camps". Stock parties are required to camp in designated "Stock Sites". Contact the WIC for information about trailhead shuttles. (360) 565-3100	Be a Wilderness Steward. Always Leave No Trace of your stay in the wilderness. Temperate Rainforest Click on Map for Larger Image Roosevelt Elk Herd The Snow Dome and the snout of the Blue Glacier.
	Description
	Ecosystem type: Subalpine meadow, subalpine meadow basin, montane forest Trail tread types: Well-maintained General elevation trend: Flat to steep - The trail is generally flat for the first 13 miles then becomes steep to Glacier Meadows. River crossings: None - there are a few small stream crossings. Unique features: Temperate rain forest, opportunites to view wildlife, views of Mt. Olympus and Blue Glacier from the end of the trail. Level of difficulty: Easy to Moderate Distance: 17 miles to Glacier Meadows Elevation change: 600 ft. to 4,300 ft. Best Season: Late June through September
	Trail Conditions
	Hoh River Trail Hoh Lake Trail High Divide Trail
	Camping
	Permits/Reservations: Obtain permits by phone at the WIC in Port Angeles or in person at the Hoh Visitor Center. Reservations should be made for parties of 7 or more persons and for groups with stock animals. All other sites are first come, first served. Reservations may be made by calling the WIC. Food Storage Method: Community bear wires are available at Tom Creek, Happy Four, 5-mile Island, Olympus Guard Station, Lewis Meadow, Elk Lake and Glacier Meadows. Location and sites: Gravel bars on the Hoh River make good low impact campsites. Otherwise, camp in preexisting sites: Tom Creek (3 individual sites, 1 group site), Five Mile Island (3 individual sites, 2 group sites, 1 stock site), Happy Four (2 individual sites), Olympus Guard Station (7 individual sites, 2 group sites), Lewis Meadow (2 individual sites, 1group site, 1 stock site), Elk Lake (7 individual sites, 1 group site, 1 stock site .5 mi. below lake), Glacier Meadows (11 individual sites, 1 group site). Toilet Facilities: Pit toilets at Olympus Guard Station, Elk Lake, Glacier Meadows, use blue bags on Mt. Olympus Water Source: Hoh River and various side streams - Always boil, filter or chemically treat your drinking water to prevent getting Giardia. Stock: Camp only in designated stock sites. No camping above Martin Creek.
	Special Concerns
	Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace of your stay to protect vegetation and prevent further camping regulations. Camp in designated sites only. Please camp lightly to protect vegetation. Fires: No campfires above Martin Creek to protect sensitive vegetation. Respect Wildlife: To protect bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day.
	Safety
	Safety: In early season several steep snow slopes exist along this trail. An ice axe may be required for much of the spring and early summer. It may also be difficult to follow sections of trail due to snow. Map and compass skills may also be required during much of the spring and summer. During Winter months, travel above Elk Lake is not recommended due to steep avalanche chutes. Ropes and anchors may be necessary to cross these safety. Privacy & Disclaimer Author: Bryan Bell Last modified on: July 26, 2006 www.nps.gov/olym/wic/dhori.htm