Olympic National Park Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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  • For a relaxing and easy exploration of the Hoh Rainforest, take either of the two short trails that start near the visitor center. Both the Hall of Mosses Trail, an 0.8-mile loop trail, and the Spruce Nature Trail, a 1.2-mile loop trail, are wonderful introductions to the lush forests.
  • For a fun jaunt along the coast, take an easy walk along the Ozette Coastal Loop. Following an elevated boardwalk trail, you will see coastal forest and the beach. The best season for this trail is April through October.
  • If the coast is your favorite spot in the park, head to Rialto Beach where you can walk along a rocky beach, watch waves crash onto offshore islands, and perhaps spot a bald eagle.

Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park's true distinction lies in its stunning diversity. Few places on earth have so much of everything: human and natural history, unusual flora and fauna, utter wilderness, and spots for every kind of outdoor recreation. Read More

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  • we'd like to take our kids, ages 7 and 9, to the olympic peninsula next summer. We'd love to see the rainforest, particularly, but are unsure what area to stay in. Port Townsend sounds nice and like it has a lot to offer a family, but is it too far away from the park highlights?
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Lake Quinault Lodge

345 South Shore Road
Quinault, WA 98575 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
expert favorite hotel
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Kalaloch Lodge

157151 Highway 101
Forks, WA 98331 Map

Distance: 42.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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GuestHouse Aberdeen

701 East Herron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520 Map

Distance: 34.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Colonel Bob Trail

expert favorite attraction
Small trailhead on South Shore Rd.
Quinalt , Washington

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Colonel Bob Trail gains over 4,200 feet in 7.2 miles to the summit of Colonel Bob. Mukley Trail... Read More
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Lake Quinault

expert favorite attraction
Southwest end of Olympic National Park
Amanda Park, Washington

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Majestic glacier-carved and glacier-fed Lake Quinault is framed by the mossy old-growth trees of... Read More
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Olympic National Park

expert favorite attraction
Highway 101
Seattle, Washington

Distance: 47.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Olympic National Park's true distinction lies in its stunning diversity. Few places on earth have... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Olympic National Park

Distance (mi.)
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 72.2 map
Vancouver International Airport 122.5 map
Portland International Airport 143.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Olympic National Park

Distance (mi.)
Port Angeles Fairchild International Airport 48.7 map
Victoria Inner Harbor Airport 68.0 map
Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport 72.2 map

Flight Deals to Olympic National Park

Originating From
San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle (SEA) $146
Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA) $156

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