Hike the Great Outdoors
Hiking is a natural way to explore the Olympic Peninsula. Short or long, leisurely or invigorating, you'll find a great variety of hikes here. For the latest information about hiking in the Olympic National Park, along with updated maps, visit the National Park Service website. Bring your dog along! For more information about hiking with your pet, see the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau Dog Friendly Map.
Self-Guided Hikes | Guided Hikes
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge, nearly a mile high, offers great hiking with many hiking trails from which to choose. We recommend you start at the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center where exhibits, orientation movie, and restrooms are available year-round.
Lake Crescent Lodge
Lake Crescent offers a variety of hiking trails, some involve climbing the surrounding mountains and others will have you exploring the lowland forests and creeks. These trails are for individuals interested in a self-guided experience.
Lake Quinault Lodge
Located across from Lake Quinault Lodge are 8 miles of inter-connected, beautiful nature hiking trails complete with occasional interpretive signs. Hikes as short as a half-mile are available. Leashed dogs are permitted on some of these trails.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
At Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, the famous Lover's Lane Loop (six miles round-trip) is accessible from the back of the resort. This is one of the popular hiking trails in the Sol Duc Area.
Lake Crescent Lodge
The Lake Crescent Lodge offers several guided interpretive hikes. These hikes are informative and generally easy to do.
Operating Days & Time
- 9:00 am
- Tuesdays & Thursday
Lake Quinault Lodge
Explore the Rainforest in the Valley of Giants
Receive a guided adventure in the Valley of Giants and learn all about rainforest natural history - what plants and animals live here, what can be foraged, etc. - in an easily accessible on a day hike. No previous outdoor experience necessary! All ages welcome!
Operating Days & Time
- Tours available any day with advance notice
