Where To Hike Olympia?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Percival Landing Park.
  • Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
  • McLane Creek Nature Trail.
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls.
  • Swantown Marina and Waterfront.

What is the best day hike in Olympic National Park?

  • Hurricane Hill Trail. 3 miles there and back. …
  • Mount Ellinor. 3.2 miles round trip (from the upper trailhead) …
  • Rialto Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall. 4 miles round trip. …
  • Lovers Lane Loop (Sol Duc Falls) …
  • Lake Quinault Lodge Area. …
  • Spruce Railroad Trail. …
  • Ozette Triangle Loop Trail. …
  • Dungeness Spit.

What is the scariest hike in America?

  1. Angel’s Landing, Zion National Park. …
  2. Capitol Peak via the Knife Edge, Colorado. …
  3. Mist Trail and Half Dome Cables, Yosemite National Park. …
  4. Huckleberry Trail, Glacier National Park. …
  5. Camp Muir, Mount Rainier National Park. …
  6. Chinitna Bay, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

Can you hike in Olympic National Park?

A few of the views found along the way include towering sea stacks, moss-covered trees, and pointed horizons.

Olympic hiking trails cover it all

. From family-friendly hikes through the rainforest to bucket-list adventures atop snow-covered mountains, everyone finds some magic on the trail.

Where can you take dogs in Olympia?

  • Caffe Vita Coffee. 124 4th Ave E – Olympia, WA. …
  • Eastside Big Tom. 2023 4th Ave E – Olympia, WA. …
  • Fish Tale Brew Pub. 515 Jefferson Street South East – Olympia, WA. …
  • Olympic National Forest. 1835 Black Lake Blvd. …
  • Vic’s Pizzeria. 233 Division St NW – Olympia, WA.

What are the Mima Mounds in Washington state?

The Mima mounds are

small, irregularly spaced hills, described by some as “soil pimples” because they are piles of silt, sand, and pebbles

. They are found throughout the landscape around the southern Puget Sound. Similar mounds located outside of this area are said to be “mima-like”.

Do you need bear spray in Olympic National Park?


You don’t need bear spray

. We have black bears in ONP, not grizzlies.

How long is Dungeness Spit?

Stretching into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Dungeness Spit measures

5.5 miles

and is the longest natural sand spit in the nation.

Do I need a permit to hike in Olympic National Park?


Wilderness Camping Permits are required for all overnight stays in the Olympic National Park wilderness (backcountry) year-round

. If you have any questions, WIC staff are available by phone 7 days a week at (360) 565-3100 between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM Pacific.

What hike has the most deaths?

America’s deadliest hike is

Mount Ranier

in Washington State. It has claimed over 400 deaths. Anything but a “walk in the park,” Mount Ranier features extreme and fast weather changes, avalanches, falling rocks, and an unpredictable volcano.

What percent incline is Angels Landing?

The Wiggles aren’t technically demanding, but their

19%

grade is sure to quicken your pulse. The switchbacks are named after Walter Ruesch, the park’s first custodian (superintendent), who helped design and build the trail in the mid-1920s.

What national park has the most deaths?

Going by its per-capita death rate, Denali is by far the most dangerous national park—ten times more so than

Great Smoky Mountains

, which sees less than one death per million visitors.

What do I need for hiking Olympic National Park?

  1. A Rain Jacket to Protect You from Pacific Northwest’s Drizzles and Downpours. …
  2. Park Maps. …
  3. Tide Chart, Topographic Map and Watch to Explore Olympic’s Tidal Pools. …
  4. Sturdy, Hard-Soled Water Shoes. …
  5. Hiking Boots to Keep Your Feet Dry and Happy.

Can you take a ferry from Seattle to Olympic National Park?


The shortest route from the Seattle area to Olympic National Park requires taking a boat from Washington State Ferries

. From downtown, drive onto the Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry or the Seattle-Bremerton ferry; from the northern suburbs, the Edmonds-Kingston ferry is quickest.

Is Staircase Rapids trail open?

This is a very popular area for hiking, trail running, and walking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is

open year-round

and is beautiful to visit anytime. Olympic National Park charges a fee to enter.

Are dogs allowed in Olympia?


Support dogs are welcome in the venue

however,other pets will not be allowed access.

Is Olympia Washington dog friendly?


Olympia is pet friendly

! If you need help to decide where to stay, play, or eat with Fido, you’ve come to the right place.

Does Priest Point Park allow dogs?

3 answers.

Yes they are allowed

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What created Mima Mounds?

The Mima Mounds were formed some time after

ice age glaciers began receding 16,500 years ago

. Their origin has puzzled scientists and curious visitors since the mid-1800s. Research has revealed what we know so far about the glacial history of this area and the structure and pattern of the mounds.

What is a pimple mound?

Abstract. Pimple mounds are

circular to elliptical domes with basal diameters ranging from 3 to more than 30 m, and heights of 30 cm to more than 2 m above intermound levels

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Are dogs allowed at Mima Mounds?

REMINDER: Please​ remember there are

no dogs allowed (service dogs are an exception)

at Mima Mounds Preserve.

Are there Grizzlies in Olympic National Park?

Pika, ptarmigan, ground squirrels, lynx, red foxes, coyotes, wolverine, grizzly bears, bighorn sheep and historically, mountain goats,

did not occur on the Olympic Peninsula

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Are there grizzly bears in Olympic park?

While quite a few potentially dangerous North American mammals will not be found during your Olympic Peninsula hike (

no Grizzly Bear

, for example), the park does have Mountain Lions (alternatively called “cougars”), Mountain Goats, Black Bears, and Roosevelt Elk – all large mammals that warrant our attention.

Are there cougars in Olympic National Park?

Cougars are common to the Olympic Peninsula.

They are widespread in the Olympic National Park

and also exist in the Olympic National Forest, primarily in the rugged mountain terrain of the Forest’s five Wildernesses.

Can you walk the Dungeness Spit?

Whether you come for a short stroll, a full day of walking and exploring, or an extended visit to camp or be the keeper of the light,

hiking the Dungeness Spit offers a unique and unforgettable experience

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What is the longest spit in the world?

These spits can be quite long—the

Arabat Spit in the Sea of Azov, bordering on the southeastern edge of Ukraine, is about 68 miles long

. It is the longest spit in the world.

Can you walk out on the Dungeness Spit?


Walking is allowed only along the North side of the spit, below the boundary markers

. There is no public access on the South side of the spit or the area past the lighthouse. Allow 5 hours for the round trip and some rest time at the lighthouse. Check the Weather before starting.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.