![]() NPS Ian Stacy Description
General Location: 20 miles southwest of Forks, WA. Notices:
Description Ecosystem type: Glacier, alpine Camping Special Concerns Leave No Trace: Practice Leave No Trace during your stay to protect the resource. Safety In early season, several steep snow slopes exist along the Hoh River Trail between Elk Lake and Glacier Meadows. An ice axe and crampons 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 be required during winter, spring, and early 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 safely. Climbing Mount Olympus should only be attempted by experienced mountaineers who have glacier travel and crevasse rescue skills and gear. ![]() NPS Eric Dorner ![]() NPS Eric Dorner ![]() NPS Eric Dorner |
Last updated: September 13, 2022