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Best Hikes in Olympic National Park

Rainforest, coast and the Olympic high country in one park. We track 19 trails in Olympic National Park, Washington, from short day hikes to routes up to 16 miles. Compare them below by distance, elevation and the best time to go.

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Best time to hike Olympic National Park

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Based on climate data for trails in the park, the best months to visit are July. Check each trail’s month-by-month weather guide for details.

Trails in Olympic National Park

Mount Storm King Trail
straighten1.4 mi2 km trending_up2,139 ft652 m gain trending_down125 ft38 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicLocal route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Hurricane Hill Nature Trail
straighten1.9 mi3 km trending_up52 ft16 m gain trending_down676 ft206 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicLocal route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Mount Ellinor Trail #812
straighten2.0 mi3 km trending_up482 ft147 m gain trending_down1,289 ft393 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicLocal route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Duckabush River Trail
straighten16 mi26 km trending_up3,219 ft981 m gain trending_down1,125 ft343 m loss event2 days speed~8 mi/day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Dosewallips River Trail
straighten15.0 mi24 km trending_up276 ft84 m gain trending_down4,455 ft1,358 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
North Fork Skokomish River Trail
straighten13.0 mi20 km trending_up466 ft142 m gain trending_down4,199 ft1,280 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Upper Gray Wolf River Trail
straighten11.0 mi19 km trending_up3,973 ft1,211 m gain event2 days speed~6 mi/day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Six Ridge Primitive Trail
straighten9.6 mi16 km trending_up2,520 ft768 m gain trending_down4,754 ft1,449 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
West Fork Dosewallips River Trail
straighten9.1 mi15 km trending_up3,346 ft1,020 m gain trending_down791 ft241 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Hayden Pass Trail
straighten6.1 mi10 km trending_up443 ft135 m gain trending_down3,153 ft961 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Constance Pass Trail
straighten7.8 mi13 km trending_up1,942 ft592 m gain trending_down4,554 ft1,388 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
O'Neil Pass Trail
straighten7.4 mi12 km trending_up2,592 ft790 m gain trending_down850 ft259 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
LaCrosse Pass Trail
straighten6.4 mi10 km trending_up1,877 ft572 m gain trending_down2,808 ft856 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Dosewallips River Road
straighten6.2 mi10 km trending_up1,545 ft471 m gain trending_down466 ft142 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Wynoochee Pass Trail
straighten3.4 mi5 km trending_up1,165 ft355 m gain trending_down1,161 ft354 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Home Sweet Home Trail
straighten2.4 mi4 km trending_down1,791 ft546 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Graves Creek Primitive Trail
straighten5.8 mi9 km trending_up2,339 ft713 m gain trending_down331 ft101 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
South Fork Skokomish River Trail
straighten1.7 mi3 km trending_up1,079 ft329 m gain trending_down374 ft114 m loss event1 day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July
Hoh River to Third Beach
straighten16 mi25 km trending_up2,293 ft699 m gain trending_down2,044 ft623 m loss event2 days speed~8 mi/day trending_flatPoint-to-point publicRegional route
wb_sunny Best from July to July

Olympic National Park hiking FAQ

What are the best hikes in Olympic National Park?
Popular trails include Mount Storm King Trail, Hurricane Hill Nature Trail, Mount Ellinor Trail #812, Duckabush River Trail, Dosewallips River Trail. Compare them above by distance, elevation and difficulty.
When is the best time to hike Olympic National Park?
Based on climate data for trails in the park, the best months are July.
How long are the trails?
Routes range from about 1.4 to 16 miles (2–26 km).