Planning Your Wilderness Trip

The Daniel J. Evans Wilderness is one of the wildest places left in the Lower Forty-Eight states.
This year, nearly 50,000 people will camp in Olympic's wilderness and thousands more will take day hikes. Olympic is fragile. If we care for it, we can preserve its wildness and grandeur for future generations

 

Where to Go

Decide where to backpack. Learn the area regulations and amenities.
 

 

Trail Descriptions & Information

Interactive Wilderness Map

Wilderness Trip Planner Map

 

When to Go

Before choosing a route, check the current trail and road conditions. Also consider forecasted weather, tidal restrictions, stream levels, and snow conditions.  

 

Current Trail Conditions


Weather & Tides

 

Reserve your Wilderness Permit

Find out more about how to book your wilderness permit online through Recreation.gov  
 

 

Backpacking/Wilderness Permit Reservations

Permits are required for all overnight hikes

 

Know Before You Go

Learn more about proper food storage requirements, wilderness regulations, leave no trace guidelines, & wilderness safety 

 

Backpacking FAQs

Proper Food Storage

Leave No Trace Guidelines

Wilderness Regulations

Pets in the Park

Wilderness Safety

 

Additional Links:

• Information center hours & locations
• Wilderness travel basics
• Backpacking with a large group
• Traveling with a horse or pack animal
• Mountaineering in the park  
• Winter Wilderness Conditions and Travel
• Guiding in the Park
• Hiking the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail

 

In 1988, Congress designated 95% of Olympic National Park as Wilderness. In December, 2016 Congress re-designated the "Olympic Wilderness" as the "Daniel J. Evans Wilderness" to honor Senator Evans' dedication to preserving our wildest places. The Wilderness Act of 1964 directs federal agencies to manage wilderness so as to preserve its wilderness character. Find out more about National Park Service Wilderness areas, wilderness designation, the Wilderness Act and other nearby wilderness areas.

Import our Camp Area and Trailhead locations into your mapping program (Google Earth, CalTopo, etc.) and GPS

• Camp area coordinates: GPX Format | KMZ Format | KML Format

• Trail head coordinates: GPX Format | KMZ Format

• Trail layer: KMZ Format