Links to Peninsula Hiking Articles

Hiking on the Peninsula is a memorable experience for young and old alike.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
If you pack it in, pack it out – that includes all trash. When beach hiking, be aware of the tides, which can block your way on most headlands at high tide. Be aware of weather conditions too – especially in the winter when storms, while spectacular, can be fierce. Pets are prohibited on all Park trails and beaches except from Rialto beach to Hole-in-the-Wall and on the Kalaloch beaches where they are allowed on leash. Pets are also allowed on leash in campgrounds and parking areas.

TIPS ON THE BEST TRAILS
Whether you’re looking for a leisurely nature stroll or ready for a challenging hiking adventure, you can learn about some of the most terrific Peninsula hiking spots at www.HikeoftheWeek.com. Handy trail and hiking information, tide charts, wilderness campsites and trip planning are also listed on the Olympic National park website.

Other helpful Olympic Peninsula hiking-related websites include:

Olympic National Forest website perovides interesting forest facts, hiking information, regulations and additional links.

Olympic Discover Trail’s Adventure Route, a 23-mile wilderness trail, which begins south of the town of Joyce and is intended for use by equestrians and mountain bikers as well as hikers.

Seattle’s KIRO TV offers 10 Best Hikes in Washington, including four located in Olympic National Park.

Seattle Post Intelligencer’s www.seattlepi.com website offers great getaway ideas and “Take A Hike” a regular column authored by local hiking expert, Karen Sykes, who has traveled Northwest rails for 25 years. Here are a few you can check out:

Cape Alava

Dry Creek Trail

Duckabush River Trail

Dungeness Spit

Elwha River Trail

Enchanted Valley

Hoh Rain Forest

Hurricane Ridge

Lake Crescent

Little River Trail

Lower Lena Lake

Mildred Lakes

Olympic National Park

Pyramid Mountain

Royal Basin

Sams River Loop

Sol Duc Valley

Spruce Railroad Trail

Wagonwheel Lake

Fort Worden State Park

Tunnell Creek Trail