But because of the next two points I outline below, it takes about twice as long as you think it will to get anywhere in the national park. It takes HOURS to go from one region of the park to the next. I would recommend a minimum of 5 days if you want to visit a handful of the regions of the park & do a few hikes along the way. One of my most important tips for Olympic National Park is to stay for as long as you possibly can. Getting permits for these trails is competitive. Just don’t expect Olympic NP to be your favorite without doing some backpacking. I’m not saying day hikes aren’t good here. The most impressive scenery, if you’re into rainforests, on the peninsula is found deep in the Hoh River Trail (17-miles one way). If you want to see the best the Olympics have to offer you’re going to need to hike for several days instead of several hours.
Olympic National Park is built for backpackers. Save This Post For Later! 17 Things First Time Visitors to Olympic National Park Should Know 1. Here are my insider tips for Olympic National Park. But there are too many generic blogs sharing recycled information (recommending me the same coffee shops and basic sights) & not enough real trip-planning advice for this spellbinding rainforest meets beach region.Īs a traveler, you want to know which little towns are worth visiting, which beaches are best, how long you need to visit, & if you’re avid hikers like us…which trails you should prioritize. Either way, it’s very underrated as any good Washingtonian will tell you. Perhaps, because of its remote location on Washington’s isolated peninsula or perhaps because it’s not a park you can “do” in a weekend. Olympic National Park is one of the least visited national parks in the United States. I don’t endorse any services I don’t personally use or recommend. This just means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you for helping them promote their product or service. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest
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