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Olympic National Forest
Olympic National Forest covers over 633,000 acres and is made up of two ranger districts: the Hood Canal and the Pacific. It offers a wide range of recreation, including hiking, camping, backpacking, picnicking, boating and other outdoor activities. It operates 17 campgrounds that are on a first-come, first-served basis and have varying overnight fees. There are five designated Wilderness Areas. These do no require wilderness permits, but a Northwest Forest Pass is required for all vehicles parked at many ONF trailheads.
ONF Hood Canal District
Quilcene, WA
tel: 360-765-2200
Port Ludlow Falls Trail
Here is an opportunity for a walk in Port Ludlow if you are visiting and time is limited. A bit of quiet to reflect on things is on hand with a five minute drive from anywhere in the Port Ludlow area.
The Port Ludlow Falls trail is wonderful, protected, short interpretative trail through varied and quite surroundings. Many signs point to local micro-environments and their plant species on this adventure punctuated by the Ludlow Falls at the halfway mark. This walk can be the perfect winter afternoon break.
Directions:
The Search for Noquiklos' Tracks
The Search for Noquiklos' Tracks
Do you believe in Dragons?
Thanks to the Wild Olympic Salmon, the legend of Noquiklos the Dragon lives on.
It was believed that the East Jefferson County peninsula traced the shape of a dragon whose heart is at Chimacum. As we search for the dragon's tracks, we will actually be taken on an educational field trip as we learn about East Jefferson County's hydrologic cycle!
Olympic Discovery Trail
A paved trail system that connects Port Townsend on Puget Sound to the Pacific beaches at La Push is 70% on abandoned Railroad grade. The trail is growing as sections are completed and is being constructed as a non-motorized corridor, including equestrian use in most areas. When completed, the trail will cover 120 miles and will be one of the longest trail systems in the US. A year-round opportunity to explore the beautiful scenery edging the northern Olympic Peninsula along the historic route of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroads.
Breathe Mile-High Air at Hurricane Ridge!
Hurricane Ridge, 17 miles south of Port Angeles, in Olympic National Park, will make you feel like you're on top of the world. And, in fact, you are! Hurricane Ridge is reached by taking Hwy 101 into Port Angeles. Look for the Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Hurricane Ridge signs. Turn south on Race Street, and taking a slight right curve on the Hurricane Ridge Parkway. From there you will see signs leading to the Park Entrance.
Migratory Bird Watchers Tour - Birding
MIGRATORY WATERFOWL WATCHERS TRAIL
Best October through April
North Eastern Jefferson County
