Olympic National Park landscape
Washington · Est. 1938

Olympic

Three ecosystems — alpine peaks, temperate rainforest, and wild coastline.

2.7M
visits/yr
7,980 ft
high point
$30
entrance
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Entrance
$30
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→Hoh Rainforest — Hall of Mosses
→Hurricane Ridge — 17 miles of alpine meadows
→Rialto Beach — sea stacks and tidepools
→Sol Duc Falls — triple waterfall in old growth
⚠ Before you go
!Weather changes rapidly — layers required year-round
!Pacific coast tides critical for beach hiking
!Black bears and cougars — make noise on trails
When to visit

Olympic by Season

Spring (Mar–May)
Rainforest lush.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Best alpine access.
Fall (Sep–Nov)
Dramatic storms on coast.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Hurricane Ridge skiing.
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