Hikes and walks (5)
| Hike | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| Walk the Moments in Time Trail | Take a peaceful stroll at Barnes Point on Lake Crescent on the Moments in Time Trail. | 15 to 30 Minutes · All year · No pets |
| Take a Short Hike Near the Visitor Center | Near the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, two short loop hikes take visitors through peaceful, green lowland forests. | 15 to 30 Minutes · All year · Pets OK |
| See Madison Falls | Madison Falls is a stunning 60-foot waterfall near the Elwha River. It's also one of the most accessible destinations at the park, making it a great stop for families and visitors of all abilities. | 5 to 15 Minutes · All year · Pets OK |
| Go to the Beach | A trip to the Olympic Coast is sure to be memorable! Olympic National Park contains several beach areas along the coast, each with something to offer. Learn more about popular beaches and start planning your trip! | All year · Pets with limits |
| Take a Pet-Friendly Hike | Pets: they’re our faithful friends and loyal companions. But at Olympic National Park, they aren’t allowed everywhere! You can still have a great time at Olympic with pets, but be sure to read carefully and follow the rules so you know what to do and where to go. | All year · Pets OK · Fee |
Other things to do (6)
| Activity | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Ridge Shuttle | Skip the stress and help the environment by taking a Clallam Transit bus to Hurricane Ridge! This summer season bus transports park visitors directly from downtown Port Angeles, Washington, to one of Olympic National Park's most scenic destinations. | 1 to 2 Hours · Summer · No pets · Fee |
| Watch for Salmon at Salmon Cascades | In the late summer and early fall, salmon can be seen leaping from Salmon Cascades on the Sol Duc River! Get a glimpse on a viewing platform located above the cascades. | 15 to 45 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Observe Animals at Olympic National Park | In the park, we humans are privileged to be visitors to wild animals' home. We can treat their home with respect and care. | Pets with limits · Reservation needed · Fee |
| Backpack in Olympic National Park | While this app is a great tool for "front country" visits (places you can get to with a car, bike, or short hike), it's not meant to guide you through the back country. For that we have the Wilderness Information Center - WIC for short. The WIC rangers can talk through routes, gear, and trail conditions with you, and s | All year · No pets · Reservation needed · Fee |
| Play in the Snow in the Olympic Mountains | Hurricane Ridge provides opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more. Hurricane Ridge's winter season is generally mid-December through the end of March. | Winter · No pets · Fee |
| Tidepooling on the Olympic Coast | There are special places that allow you to see sea creatures up close without leaving the beach! Tidepools are home to fascinating creatures like sea stars, anemones, barnacles, nudibranchs, crabs, and more. | 30 to 180 Minutes · Summer · No pets |
Before you set out
Trail conditions change with snow, fire and storms. Check the park’s current alerts, carry the ten essentials and read know before you go.
Sources
- National Park Service: things to do in Olympic National Park (Data API, public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.