Whiskey Bend Road to jct. Jct. No water after the first mile of trail (excluding Eagle Lakes) to the bottom of switchbacks east of Sourdough Mountain. No recent report. Vault toilet on south side of lake has been closed (full); north composting toilet in rock field is operational. Trails near the Hoh Rainforest Campground. The journey climbs to a ridge above the river to the High Hoh Bridge, 2.7 miles past Lewis Meadow Camp, which marks the end of the Hoh Valley. Home Sweet Home & O'Neil Pass Trails. Jct. Jct. Ozette River ford can be hazardous at high tide and/or after heavy rain. Aurora Ridge Trail. The trail currently has multiple downed trees, washouts, and eroded areas. ***While the Hart Lake Cutoff and Lacrosse Lake Cutoff Routes may appear on some GPS devices and maps, these are not trails. Hoh River (#15) Olympic National Park. The Olympic Hot Springs Road is washed out, and must be hiked from the gate at Madison Falls. Trail cleared to slide area and the trail tread through the slide has been regraded. Oyster Lake still has water. One of the greatest hikes in Olympic National Park and all of Cascadia, the Hoh River Trail is a 24-mile roundtrip excursion passing through outstanding Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, and western red cedar groves next to a glacially-fed river. *Wild Rose Creek, Elip Creek and the river ford at Sixteen Mile Quinault River may become impassable due to heavy precipitation and snowmelt. Trailhead (Sol Duc Resort) to jct. Backpacker in the Hoh Rainforest . Avalanche knowledge, expert winter travel skills, and proper equipment required. Many trees down through a burned section and the trail is difficult to follow. Riverflow can go from fordable levels to unfordable levels, reaching 10,000 CFS or more within a few hours after heavy rain. The stock hitching post at 5 Mile Island has washed away. Queets River Trail @ Spruce Bottom to Smith Place, Loop Trail from Queets Trailhead to Ranger Station and return, Queets River Trail to & including Smith Place, For more information contact the Quinault (South Shore) Wilderness Information Center at 360-288-0232. Bear wires are located near the meadow below Humes Cabin. The remaining trail at the washout is narrow and undercut. Trail cleared and brused to Spike Camp. The first one is just inside the park; the next one at Morgan's Crossing; and the lower ramp is at the Oxbow Campground. No recent report. Whiskey Bend Road to jct. Trail is stock passable to Big Timber. No bear wires or toilets anywhere in the Bogachiel drainage. Avalanche knowledge, expert winter travel skills, and proper equipment required. Trail is difficult to follow through several meadows between Six Ridge Pass and the Lake Success/Mt. The Calawah River ford can become hazardous at any time due to heavy precipitation and seasonal snow melt. Since the HOH trail will be closed during that time, I am deciding between hiking Quinault Rainforest Trail or Bogachiel Rainforest Trail. Here you will find the Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center, ranger station, and trailhead. Trail from Tumwata Creek to the ford is somewhat difficult to find. Closed to stock. The Hoh River Trail follows the river and its primary tributaries to Elk Lake, and continues on to Glacier Meadows and Blue Glacier at the base of Mount Olympus.. Avalanche knowledge, expert winter travel skills, and proper equipment required. Trailhead on Olympic Hot Springs Road via Happy Lake Ridge to jct. Not passable for stock. There a good places to stop for views of the river or to have a snack or picnic along the way. One 10 foot section of trail is washed out just before the beach. Hurricane Ridge Road will be open, weather permitting, Friday through Sunday and on holiday Mondays, through the winter season. No recent report. Trailhead at Heart O' the Hills via Lake Angeles to jct. ~ 5 trees down across trail. Upper Trail and Slab Camp Trail not accessible from Lower Graywolf Trailhead. Not recommended for stock; steep trail. Cameron Creek Trail. Headland trails can be difficult to spot from the beach due to vegetation obscuring targets or missing targets. No recent report. Some creek and river crossings can become hazardous at any time due to heavy precipitation and seasonal snow melt. There is no longer a self-pay box for the NW Forest Pass. Hoh River Trail to jct with High Divide Trail. Some erosion near steep/downhill section of trail before the beach - use caution. Trail has several downed trees but is in overall good condition. Trailhead (Camp David Junior Road) to summit of Pyramid Peak. All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area. Trail has been cleared of down trees to 12 mile. Iodine is not sufficient for water treatment as it. Makah Reservation Trailhead to Cape Alava. If the tides are too high, this section can be impassable for numerous days in a row. Avalanche knowledge, expert winter travel skills, and proper equipment required. Trail is primitive and can be hard to find at times. 10 Mile privy has been destroyed. It is impossible to travel on the beach around Taylor Point. As of 7/12/19, 20 trees down, most easy to get over. The Hoh River Trail runs for 20 miles up to the glaciers of Mount Olympus, but most will hike five miles out along this scenic trail. Access to this trailhead is via the Quileute Indian Reservation. 10 downed trees from Big Timber to Anderson Pass. There will be no access to Shi Shi Beach from the north. Deer Lake & Little Divide Trails to jct. Trailhead via Heather Park to jct. Permits required for overnight use. Route finding/navigation skills and appropriate tools (compass, map, GPS) may be required in these areas as several parties have had to turn around due to losing the trail through this section. Jct. One section of trail near the Lunch Lake junction is in poor condition due to landslide or seismic activity. The trails has been recently maintained with all downed logs cleared from the trail (one had to be 5 … Switchback Trail. The ford regularly runs deep and can become hazardous at any time due to heavy precipitation and seasonal snowmelt. Bear canisters recommended for food storage. The Hoh River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington, located on the Olympic Peninsula. Flapjack Lakes Trail, through Black & White Lakes, to & including Smith Lake, Park boundary to & including Lake of the Angels, Park Boundary via Royal Lake to & including Shelter Rock Area, Trailhead (Deer Park) to Jct. All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area. Avalanche knowledge, expert winter travel skills, and proper equipment required. Four trees down from trailhead to lake. Trailhead at Dosewallips Road to Lake Constance. Some patches are overgrown and crowded with stinging nettle. Hoh River Trail: A Longer Hike Option. The trail from Fifteenmile to Twentyone Mile is very brushy and overgrown. All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area. 5 down trees between trailhead and first crossing, and a root wad from a fallen tree has damaged ~10 feet of trail tread. Marymere Falls Trail to jct. Expect some minor routefinding through meadowed areas where grass has overgrown the trail. Long drive but a scenic dayhike to Five Mile Island and Happy Four Shelter. 1 down tree above the Sol Duc Park area. As of 8/24/20, 3 down trees on trail, all easy to pass. 240 Trip Reports for this trail, below Hike by WTA Community: Susan Elderkin. No recent report, expect winter conditions. The park offers various other trails at all different levels, ranging from .8 miles all the way up to 18.7 miles depending on skill level. Many down trees. Boulder Lake Trail. The last reliable water source is 1 mile below Dodger Point. Bogachiel River & Mink Lake Trails to jct. Stock highlines are down. Turn east onto Upper Hoh Road and follow it to its end at, about 18.2 miles. 10 Mile privy has been destroyed. 18 trees down between Ten Mile and Upper Duckabush. Gray Wolf River Trail to & including Cedar Lake. As of 7/12/19, many small down trees along route, 6 were over 12 " in diameter. Trees in this area are inadequate for food-hanging; bear canisters required when food cannot be hung at least 12' high and 10' out from the nearest tree trunk. In all other sites in the Hoh area, all food, garbage, and scented items must be stored using park established bear wires or park approved bear canisters at all times. One difficult gully to get in and out of about 1.5 miles west of the pass. Details ** Interested persons must speak with the trip organizer directly to be placed on the list. Hello! Long Ridge Trail to jct. All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area. 27 trees down beyond the first 3.5 miles, most of which are easy to get over/around. Hoh River Trail to jct with High Divide Trail. Trail is snow free, some fallen trees. Read the Reservations page for information about obtaining reservations for camping at this reservations-only camp area. The Hoh River area in Olympic National Park is an extremely popular place due to the beauty of the dense, temperate Hoh Rainforest. Ecosystem type: Temperate rainforest, subalpine meadow, subalpine meadow basin, montane forest Trail tread types: Well-maintained General elevation trend: Flat to steep - The trail is generally flat for the first 13 miles then becomes steep to Glacier Meadows. Hoh Lake Trail. Hoh River Trail. Avalanche knowledge, expert winter travel skills, and proper equipment required. Bear canisters recommended at Happy Lake. Likely to see elk and possibly bears. to Hurricane Hill Picnic Area. Enchanted Valley has a high population of bears; stay a minimum of 50 yards away from park wildlife. Bear canisters are recommended for camping at Home Lake, Constance Pass and Sunnybrook Meadows; trees are not suitable for food-hanging. Plan to get your feet wet. The North Fork Sol Duc must be forded at one mile. Head south from Forks on U.S. Highway 101 for about 13 miles. No bear wires or toilets anywhere in the Bogachiel drainage. Visitors report a washed out section of trail approximately 1.5 miles from the trailhead along a steep slope. Visit the Reservations page for information about making camping reservations at Lake Constance, which is a reservations-only area camping area. Camping past Bob Creek is not recomended due to many dead standing trees. Trail can be brushy in places. Elip Creek bear wire requires your own rope. There are no water sources on this trail. to & including Irely Lake. Otherwise trail is clear and snow free. Trail clear to Olympic Hot Springs. Obstruction Point via Grand Valley & Pass to jct. Some of the new boards are markedly thicker than others and have created tripping hazards. 5 down trees between trailhead and first crossing, and a root wad from a fallen tree has damaged ~10 feet of trail tread. Jct. Bear canisters are recommended above Flapjack Lakes; hanging food properly is very difficult in this area. Prepare for a dry camp, packing in your own water or plan on a long hike to get water elsewhere. Snow free up to Hoh Lake. Flats. As of 8/24/2018, trail is in great shape; No blowdowns or obstacles. Flapjack Lakes Trail, through Black & White Lakes, to & including Smith Lake, Park boundary to & including Lake of the Angels, Park Boundary via Royal Lake to & including Shelter Rock Area, Trailhead (Deer Park) to Jct. Obstruction Point Road at Waterhole to PJ Lake. Trip Day Hike - Hoh River Trail. The trees kind of hover, old growth, covered with moss and mushrooms. Climbers must bring WAG bags or pick them up with their permit at the Port Angeles Wilderness Information Center. Always use the overland trail between Mosquito Creek and Jefferson Cove; the beach access trail just north of Hoh Head no longer exists. Washout on Lower Graywolf Trail. Jct. The Hoh River trail departs from the visitor center, follow the trail signs deeper into the moss covered wilderness. Hurricane Ridge Road will be open, weather permitting, Friday through Sunday and on holiday Mondays, through the winter season. The trail currently has multiple downed trees, washouts, and eroded areas. Jct. Visitors have left hundreds of piles of human feces unburied on the Coast and in other areas of the park. There is NO blue bag deposit on the lateral moraine. No recent report. Anderson Pass is snow free. No recent reports above Greywolf Pass junction. The trail follows the Hoh River east into the heart of the park. As of 7/25/2017, the trail has been cleared the first 3 miles from the Hoh side. Clear of snow and trees. Spruce Nature Trail. Unknown current conditions beyond that. It could be slick and hazardous in rainy conditions. via Home Sweet Home. From the Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center area, take the paved loop east for just 0.2 miles to the junction with Hoh River Trail. Ford is running ~3-4 feet deep. The Hoh River Trail. Expect winter conditions. Trail cleared and brused to Spike Camp. Quinault Wilderness Information Center will be closed for the season begining September 8th, 2020 and will reopen spring of 2021. Early season trip to the awesome rainforest. Always use the Taylor Point Overland Trail. There are no water sources on this very steep trail. 12 mile bear wire is down and the shelter is buried in gravel. All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area. Upper Barnes Creek Primitive Trail. Some downed trees but all passable. Aurora Ridge Trail, Trailhead (HWY 101) to jct. The overland trails around Taylor Point and Goodman have been brushed but still have some down trees making for harder hiking. Turn east onto Upper Hoh Road and follow it to its end at, about 18.2 miles. Trail is snow free. Camping at Jefferson Cove may not be possible during high tides or surf. Hoh River Trail. Happy Lake and Boulder Lake are the only water sources on this trail. Expect winter conditions. Some of the new boards are markedly thicker than others and have created tripping hazards. No recent reports, expect late lingering snow. Large moat open below summit. Closed to stock. Switchback Trail. Trail is closed to stock (except llamas) beyond Elk Lake. Beginning 11/27/20, Expect winter conditions at upper elevations. Beach logs at the end of the trail can be difficult and slippery to cross and trail can become muddy and slippery with precipitation. The ford regularly runs deep and can become hazardous at any time due to heavy precipitation and snow melt. Trail clear of trees and snow from TH all the way to Glacier Meadows. No recent report. Seasonal stream at Spike Camp has dried up. Hurricane Ridge Road will be open, weather permitting, Friday through Sunday and on holiday Mondays, through the winter season. Expect winter conditions. Jct. Small foot bridges are stable. I will be visiting ONP for the first time from Oct 1st-Oct 2nd. No recent report. Jct. Not stock passable as of 7/4/15. North Fork Quinault River Trail to jct. Avalanche knowledge, expert winter travel skills, and proper equipment required. *An avalanche chute ladder is in place between Elk Lake and Glacier Meadows with several broken rungs- USE CAUTION. Show more photos. No pets, use of weapons or wheeled devices. Hikers attempting to complete these routes should expect cross-country conditions, consisting of dangerous and loose rocks, steep and brushy slopes, and zero signage.***. I did the route from elwah over appleton pass around the 7 lakes basin and out sol duc. This spring/summer chinook stock has not met the escapement goal 5 of the last 6 years. Two down trees on the boardwalk trail from Sand Point to the Ozette Ranger Station. Bogachiel River & Little Divide Trails. The project also opens access to the lower river in areas that were formerly closed to the public. The rest of the trail has a couple of washouts and down trees but not hard to follow. Trail cleared to the lake. Beach access/exit at the mouth of the Hoh River is cut off at high tide or when the river is at flood stage in winter. Trees in this area are inadequate for food-hanging; bear canisters required when food cannot be hung at least 12' high and 10' out from the nearest tree trunk. There are no showers. Hanging food would be difficult in the area - campers should consider bringing a bear canister for food storage. There are 39 trees down on the overland trail between Mosquito Creek and Hoh Head and is very brushy. Expect winter conditions. Stock users advised to not go past first footlog. Info COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. *Wild Rose Creek, Elip Creek and the river ford at Sixteen Mile Quinault River may become impassable due to heavy precipitation and snowmelt. Hoh rainforest River Trail. Closed to stock. Trail is snow covered and steep. 58mm 1/2s f/18 ISO 125. Jct. Elwha River Trail via Semple Plateau. These reports are updated as reported from visitors and staff. Sol Duc Road to jct. Approximately 30 trees down between Hayes River and Chicago Camp. Quinault Wilderness Information Center will be closed for the season begining September 8th, 2020 and will reopen spring of 2021. No pets, use of weapons, or wheeled devices. Hurricane Hill Nature Trail. Olympic National Park Lodging Obstruction Point Road is closed for the season. The first 10 miles gain very little elevation, but once beyond the high bridge spanning the Hoh River, the trail climbs steeply until it ends at the snout of the Blue Glacier.