With nearly 1 million acres of diverse wilderness to explore, there is an adventure for everyone in olympic national park. Park map this map shows the location of visitor services, campgrounds, lodging, and roads and trails in and around olympic national park. North fork skokomish river washington trails association. This updated guide describes the authors favorite routes among the 585 miles of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the pacific to the heart of the olympic mountains in washington state. This is the olympic national park entry in the extensive falcon guides series. This is the olympic national park entry in the extensive falcon guides best easy day hikes series. Mostly flat for the first 12 miles, the trail works its way up the glacierfed hoh river, weaving its way through mossdraped oldgrowth forests and neckdeep groves of ferns. Day hikes of varying length and difficulty are found throughout the park. The book provides a visual map with hikes broken down by the pacific coast, kitsap peninsula and zones by general compass point areas in the olympic peninsula e. Situated on the olympic peninsula, olympic national park has a diverse landscape ranging from rugged pacific shoreline with tide pools to temperate rainforests as the land expands to mount olympus. This halfday guided tour features a beautiful drive around lake crescent and forested 23 mile hike into the sol duc river valley. I just ordered one of the books and will definitely add the cape alava trail to my list.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Hiking olympic national park a guide to the park s greatest hiking adventures book. National park coastal beaches southwest washington books the mountaineers. A lot has changed, but for the basics, with reliable info on backcountry camps and distances, its still great. With few exceptions, they are very good at what they do, and we like to have a consistent format to get used to. Blairs book of day hikes is also an excellent book, with useful topo maps and a 1 5 star rating system that makes choosing the days hike that much easier, especially for outoftowners. The 10 best olympic national park hiking trails with photos. The ultimate 6day olympic national park itinerary bearfoot. Olympic mountains trail guide, by robert wood the mountaineers books olympic mountains. Hiking olympic national park this is the olympic national park entry in the extensive falcon guides series. Jun 01, 1995 hiking olympic national park, 2nd book.
I started buying my own map and books for national parks to help me plan. Wilderness map this map is similar to the park map, but also includes wilderness campsite information. The olympic hiking company, founded in 2016, provides guided hiking tours, backpacker trailhead shuttles, and customizable private tours throughout olympic national park. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance on a rolling basis. You can still get a map at the visitors center, but i love that this one is waterproof and more detailed.
Permits are required to camp overnight in olympic s wilderness areas. The best hike to take is the threemile round trip trek to hurricane hill. Olympic peninsula romano mountaineers books green trails the brothers no. We have new and used copies available, in 2 editions. It focuses on the shorter, easier hikes in the book, although some can still be quite steep. Click here to download author craig romanos favorite hike from the book, bogachiel peak more than 100 day hikes, with options for linking them to longer routes compact, easycarry size two color maps, charts and elevation profiles this handsome guide is full of charts and easytofind information that will help you quickly select your ideal hike. Even on short hikes, be prepared for changeable weather. Sol duc falls guided hiking tour olympic hiking co. Hiking olympic national park, 2nd edition falcona guide to the national park s greatest hiking adventureserik molvar this updated guide describes the author s favorite routes among the 585 miles of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the pacific to the heart of the olympic mountains in washington state. Shop for olympic national park books and maps at rei free shipping on all orders. The glaciated olympic mountains overlook the hoh rain forest and quinault rain forest, the wettest area of the continental united states.
While many camp areas will be reservable year round, reservations for high elevation areas will be limited to a shorter summer season typically mid july until mid october, these camp areas. Olympic peninsula romano mountaineers books green trails mt steel no. Below are our recommendations for the best hikes in the olympic national park, washington. If your planning to visit check out i created this free website to inform and encourage visitors. From hoodsport, just off of highway 101, turn left onto sr 119.
Hiking olympic national park download ebook pdf, epub. Olympic national park is a dramatically diverse national park with remote coastal hiking, alpine terrain, glaciers, rain forests, and more. Everything to know about washingtons olympic national park. Finally, no hiking trip to olympic national park can be complete without exploring the northern reaches of the park. Hikes on this trip will be on trails and beaches, and range from 4 to 8 miles in length. Hiking olympic national park rev book by erik molvar. A 17mile drive brings you to panoramic vistas of the peninsula, strait of. National park news find the latest news and events, search for images and videos, and discover facts and figures about the national parks. Woods book is definitely the most comprehensive and technical of the three. Hiking one of the olympic national park beaches, is a good alternative to snow play. Theres no better way to experience olympic national park than a guided backpacking tour with lasting adventures. A guide to the parks greatest hiking adventures regional hiking series paperback april 1, 2008 by. Aug 12, 2019 the citys olympic national park visitor center provides the usual range of information, books, and maps, as well as handson exhibits on the parks human and natural history.
National park coastal beaches southwest washington paperback november 4, 2016 by craig romano author visit amazons craig romano page. Olympic national park backpacking trips lasting adventures. When looking for a hiking guide book of a park, we generally look for the falcon guide first. This hiking oriented trip takes place in elevations ranging from sea level to 5,242 feet, with 68 hours spent outside each day in potentially inclement weather. This book describes a 585 mile network of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the pacific to the heart of the olympic. Wilderness backpacking reservations olympic national. This is the best time for hiking olympic national park, and it is also the most popular time to visit. To further protect this remnant of wild america, congress designated 95 percent of the park as the olympic wilderness in 1988.
We had climbed in the olympics for decades, but now we were attempting something different a thru hike. I went to college at the university of puget sound in tacoma, washington just south of olympic national park. Click download or read online button to get hiking olympic national park book now. Some are universally accessible while others are more challenging. These trails crisscross the parks wilderness ecosystem, stretching from the beaches of the pacific to the heart of the olympic mountains. Nov 16, 2017 western washington state gets a lot of flack for bad weather, but the rain forests of olympic national park make it all worthwhile. West fork dosewallips river washington trails association. The olympic peninsula guide has hikes in and outside of the olympic national park including buckhorn wilderness and the olympic national forest. The citys olympic national park visitor center provides the usual range of information, books, and maps, as well as handson exhibits on the park s human and natural history. Olympic national park books and guides national parked.
Hiking the hoh river trail to the base of mount olympus is yet another iconic hike in olympic national park. This familyfriendly trail takes you to the hole in the wall point. Hiking olympic national park rev regional hiking series. The national park service is also a good resource for information on camping, day hiking, backpacking, climbing and paddling in the park. Hole in the wall hike olympic national park 10adventures. Drive a little more than nine miles where 119 ts with fr 24. Chris, randy and i sat at a local brewery, a map of olympic national park spread across the table. But alas, i was a chemistry major and spent way more time in the lab then i did outside.
What to do in washingtons national parks, from hikes, to. National geographic olympic national park, trails illustrated topographic map. If i lived near olympic or had more time, it would definitely be my first choice. The park is open 24 hours a day all year round, though. The superfeet guide to backpacking at olympic national park.
Whether youre looking for an entrylevel sightseeing tour or a seasoned veteran looking for rugged adventure, we have options for all interests and abilities. Olympic national park visitor guide rei coop journal. Best easy day hikes olympic national park features concise descriptions and easytofollow maps for thirtyone short, manageable hikes. These trails crisscross the park s wilderness ecosystem, stretching from the beaches of the pacific to the heart of the olympic mountains. The hole in the wall hike in olympic national park is a beautiful way to spend the day near the coast. The olympic national park was created in 1938 to protect the grandeur of the olympic mountains. Walking through this natural paradise is like stepping into a fairytale, with moss and lichen hanging from the trees, creating a mythical. Best easy day hikes olympic national park best easy day. Veteran author and hiker erik molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the areas scenic splendors. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The best of olympic national park is his fifth book with farcountry press.
This book describes a 585 mile network of maintain. Carry food, water, raingear and extra layers of clothing. The superfeet guide to hiking at olympic national park. We have chosen these hikes according to a variety of criteria, including their scenic beauty and the physical challenge they impose. Explore olympic national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Visit the olympic national park wilderness permits page on recreation. The hoh river trail is, without doubt, one of the best hikes in olympic national park, largely as a result of the lush, temperate hoh rainforest. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Hiking through lowland forest rivers, the north fork skokomish trail leads through the thick olympic forest to subalpine meadows with unbelievable views of the heart of the craggy, snowcapped olympic range. Olympic is a beautiful park with diverse terrain, serious vertical gain, rain forests, waterfalls, northern pacific coast, glaciered peaks and miles and miles of trails for both day hikes and extensive backcountry excursions. A climbing guide, by olympic mountain rescue the mountaineers books north cascades national.
Buy a cheap copy of hiking olympic national park rev book by erik molvar. Find educational resources about national parks and programs in your community to learn about history and the natural world. Ruby beach, rialto beach and second beach are favorites any time of the year. Olympic national park is about 100 miles west of seattle as the crow flies and the ferry rides. Read hiking olympic national park a guide to the park s greatest hiking adventures by erik molvar available from rakuten kobo. Olympic national park hikes best olympic hiking trails. National park coastal beaches southwest washington romano, craig on. Olympic national park, washington vacation travel guide. Nov 04, 2016 the bestselling guide to the olympic peninsulanow fully revised, updated, and expanded. This updated edition of hiking olympic national park features sixtysix of the finest trails in and around the park plus forty additional trail recommendations throughout northwest washington s spectacular landscape.
The absolute best hikes in olympic national park the. Rei also offers curated adventures in the olympics, so you can simply enjoy an adventure and let us handle the rest. This updated edition of hiking olympic national park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 add. This updated edition of hiking olympic national park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail recommendations throughout northwest washingtons spectacular landscape. Whether you are looking for a casual afternoon stroll through some of the worlds most spectacular landscape, or a gruelling physical challenge, there will be. The olympic peninsula is home to incredible biological diversity. While its consistently rainy and cold in the winter, the pacific northwest often has wonderful hiking weather in the summer clear relatively often with long days of sunshine for packing in plenty of. Declared a national monument in 1909 and a national park in 1938, the 1406sqmile olympic national park shelters a unique rainforest, copious glaciated mountain peaks and a 57mile strip of pacific coastal wilderness that was added to the park in 1953. Hiking olympic national park, 2nd edition falcon a guide to the national park s greatest hiking adventures. The 12 to 14 feet of annual rainfall in the olympic mountains.
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