The Olympic Peninsula is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by the Hood Canal and on the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and has the majestic Olympic Mountains at its heart. You can choose a coastal beach walk or high mountain traverse. The Olympic National Park is the main attraction with its rain forests, beaches and snow covered summits. It is a bit more of a drive (that includes a ferry ride for me) but I have been trying to get over to the peninsula and discover more of this rich and diverse geological area.
My favorite places to stop post hike with friends are Butcher & Baker Provisions, Pacific Pizza, Turnip The Beet, Yodelin, 101 Brewery at Twana Roadhouse, Nourish Sequim, Linda’s Wood Fired Food, Finn River, Sunsets West Co-op, Kalaloch Lodge, Serious Pizza, or just Pack A Cooler. You can learn more about these places in my Must Hike Must Eat Eating Out Guide.
Find out current conditions and as always, practice Leave No Trace. Pretty Please.
Seven Lakes Basin-High Divide Trail
Mount Townsend via Little Quilcene
Rialto Beach and Hole In The Wall
Shi Shi Beach and Point of Arches
James Pond Quillayute River Slough
Marmot Pass to Buckhorn Mountain
Boulder Creek to Appleton Pass
Please see my Hike Index Page for a list of all the hikes on the website.
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