Looks like Hurricane Ridge Rd is closed at the moment. I am staying in Port Angeles and looking for similar things (hikes, views, trails) to do tomorrow since I am unable to see Hurricane Ridge.

I’m here with my wife on our anniversary so any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

I've tried to plan a trip to ONP several times. Every time I end up scrapping it because I get overwhelmed with all the amazing things to do and decide I don't have enough time to fit it all in.

So, a different approach this time:

I'd appreciate input on the top things to do. I'm figuring on 5 nights, flying in/out of Seattle. Ideally I'd like to stay one place for 3 nights and another place for 2 nights.

In my mind, I want to do at least one rainforest hike, spend time at a lake, and check out a beach for beachcombing/tidepooling.

Thoughts on which direction (clockwise vs. counterclockwise)? Best home base for the 3 nights and best for the other 2 nights?

And if we splurge and stay in one of the park lodges, which one and why?

FWIW, we're a family of 4 - wife/me plus kids age 20 and 12.

Sorry for all the open-ended questions, but input on these topics will help me shape the itinerary.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Hi, I and my wife are planning to visit ONP for Mid November to celebrate her birthday amidst nature. She'd love to stay in a cabin. I was looking for a 3 day itinerary and recommendations on cabins/cozy hotels or airbnb to have a quiet time Any suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thanks

Please share any tide pool guide services still operating this time of year near La Push! Understand low tides are after dark and don't want to try it for the first time without a pro. Thanks.

Hi all,

Sorry I’m sure there are other posts, but doing a day trip in Mid November. Wanted to ask how to prepare for the weather (not camping), what the best times to try to arrive by, etc. First time visiting the park but won’t be the last as I am local to the area now!

Our one destination is we do want to see Hoh — fully expect lots of rain as it is a rainforest! Any other trails (easy to moderate) that is worth it during the fall season?

We are coming to the park nov 5-11. I’m finalizing our route but is there anything that you consider a must see less known spot? We rented a camping van and are bringing our rain gear so we are flexible. Any guidance for first time van campers is appreciated!

Hi folks,

 My partner and I are hoping to visit the park next year and we are planning on spending a few days in Port Angeles. We’re trying to decide which month to come, and have been considering September. However, I can see that motel prices in Port Angeles shoot up to roughly $400 a night in September (from around $50-60 a night currently). Is there something happening in September that we need to be aware of? I do understand that the high season will bring higher prices, but this seems extreme!

My wife and I will be visiting Olympic NP with our 18 month old baby in the coming spring.

I read a lot of negative reviews about the rooms in Lake Crescent Lodge (map). Since there are a bunch of types, I'm not sure if all rooms are outdated, or just some.

Which rooms are more modern, comfy and species?

Thanks!

My partner and I will be visiting in mid-November this year for our mini-moon (short honeymoon) after our wedding on November 9th. It's hard to tell exactly what will be open in the park at that point or what would be the best areas to visit. We will be staying outside of the park but nearby at Quiluete Oceanside Resort. We will probably have about 2 days to see the park - any recommendations of must see areas or trails? We have not visited the park before but are frequent hikers. Thank you!

last minute trip into Seattle and I wanted to spend 2-3 days in the ONP Area. Does one night in Port Angles and one night in Forks make sense?

also open to suggestions for must see spots.

Hello We may be visiting the area in July and wondering what rental car companies others have found to be good at the Seattle airport. Seems most of them are very expensive. Thanks

Just like the title says. What are your favorite dog friendly activities in the area?

We have two days booked @ Quileute Oceanside Resort during first week of November. Any "must do/see" while visiting?

I walked this trail twice today, before and after Spruce Nature Trail. So many people have used the phrase “it’s like another world” when referring to this path but I left extremely underwhelmed. Sure, there were few exceptional trees but it wasn’t this mossy, tropical paradise that it’s hyped up to be. Is it just me? Maybe just the time of day I went? Typical over-tourism ruining it slowly?

planning to head to hurricane ridge Monday to do some light hiking. i do see the NWC forecast has snow coming Sunday-Monday. could be a couple inches. historically, does hurricane ridge close down due to a few inches of snow? website says it’s only open Friday-Sunday starting late November, so im hopefully they stay open since it’s still fall. looking forward to hiking/ possibility of seeing snow out there

Hey! I'll be in the park Thursday and Friday. I have time on Saturday and Sunday but it's looking like 100% precipitation. They called it an "atmospheric river" :) Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? The staircase has the best forecast IMO. But I just don't know how quickly it can flood and I'll be camping. I plan on talking to the rangers first but i want to get mentally ready. I'm from a rainy area and have lots of experience rainy camping, but I just don't want to die or anything from being unprepared. So lay it on me

I saw the alert yesterday that hurricane ridge rd was closed for potential snow, but it hasn’t been updated since. We were planning on visiting this afternoon. Does anyone know if it is accessible?

We go to The Halfway House restaurant once a week for pie, and this is our favorite place to eat it. Rockybrook Falls.

Spent the weekend in Olympic with my road dawg Dray. He’s been on more road trips than most people I know! Such a beautiful park!

I don’t mean to spam (so sorry!) but found better photo of hat and couldn’t edit original post.

Hi all!

This is a long shot, but a close friend of mine recently lost their favorite hat - an Olympic National Park Trucker Hat - and I’ve been scouring online to find the exact one but I am having no luck.

If anyone here can identify it and has one they would be willing to part with, please let me know and I will pay for the hat and shipping!

Photo attached.

Thank you!

The lads and I are embarking on our third year of a fairly large summer trip. We've visited Glacier, Banff, and the Rockies in recent years. This year, I'm in charge of planning, and I'm thinking about Olympic National Park. The only hiccup is that we are broke college students without a vehicle. So the plan I came up with is to travel via Amtrak from Minneapolis to Seattle (with bikes) and then the ferry to Olympic. Simple. Is it this a good idea? Does anyone have any advice? Any alternative national forests? Any advice will be appreciated!