From easy family-friendly loops to challenging multi-day trails, enjoy the best of Washington State's dramatic landscapes with these amazing hiking routes.
The 11 best hikes in Olympic National Park
Lonely Planet Editors
about 13 hours ago
Simply by virtue of its name Olympic National Park conjures up a sense of mythological grandeur, named for the mountain which the ancient Greeks believed was home to a pantheon of gods. The Washingtonian version doesn t disappoint, full of towering rock talluses, moss-strewn trees and wild, rushing rivers that wind their way to the vast maw of the Pacific.Â
If you re itching to experience everything Olympic National Park has to offer, from beachy sea stacks to waterfalls and ancient petroglyphs carved by the Makah people, these trails can teach you a lot. Whether you re looking for a wheelchair-accessible nature stroll or a strenuous backpacking trip, these are the best hiking trails in Olympic National Park.