Olympic National Park is one of the most diverse areas in the United States. Complete with jagged mountain peaks, alpine lakes, cliff side beaches, and rainforests, Olympic has it all. Planning a trip here can be difficult due to the vast area you need to cover to see everything, so use this guide to your advantage. I will provide you with everything you need from the best places to stay, eat, and hike, as well as an exact itinerary to make your trip special. 

In this guide you will find: 
A 4 day comprehensive itinerary for Olympic National Park
Best places to stay
Best places to eat
Best hikes to do
Overall trip planning advice!

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Olympic National Park: The Ultimate Guide

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Discover the beauty of the Pacific Northwest on an unforgettable road trip! Starting in Seattle, venture to the rugged landscapes of North Cascades National Park. Explore the diverse ecosystems of Olympic National Park, from lush rainforests to stunning coastlines, and don't miss the iconic Cannon Beach with its towering Haystack Rock. End your journey in the charming Willamette Valley, known for its scenic vineyards and picturesque towns. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers! 🌲🚗🌊🍇 #PacificNorthwest #CannonBeach #OlympicNationalPark #NorthCascades #Seattle #RoadTrip #NatureLovers #TravelItinerary

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14-Day Pacific Northwest Road Trip

Olympic Peninsula 

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Washington State! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things WA for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

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Washington State

Starting your trip in the Seattle Metro, this is a jam packed itinerary that will hit the major National Parks and Forests including the Hoh National Rain Forest, the Tree of Life, Forks, Washington (Twilight fans?!), and of course, Olympic National Park. Easy to moderate hike recommendations provided. 

Recommended you have a national park pass for this trip. Pack lots of on the go breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. There is one lunch or dinner recommendation. All other meals were planned as picnic meals or snacks in the car.

Weekend National Park Trip To The Olympic Peninsula 

From hikes to viewpoint to stays, this guide has all you need for a weekend in Olympic National Park in Washington!

Weekend Roadtrip: Olympic National Park

Hurricane Ridge

With three days in Olympic National Park, if you're staying in Forks, be sure to dedicate one of those days to a day trip to Hurricane Ridge. It's about a two-hour drive from Forks. As I mentioned, this park is massive, so strategically planning your accommodations and activities is key to making the most of your visit.

Limited parking, but if you're there early you wont have to worry. Multiple trails to explore if you'd like.  

Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge: 3.4 miles, 826 ft elevation gain, well paved trail

Hurricane Ridge

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