Best of Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park Essentials
Olympic National Park encompasses nearly one million acres of diverse ecosystems on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. This selection covers the park's primary geographical regions, including the old-growth temperate rainforests of the Hoh and Quinault valleys, the rugged Pacific coastline at Ruby and Rialto beaches, and the subalpine terrain of Hurricane Ridge. Key features include the 48-foot Sol Duc Falls, the mineral-rich Sol Duc Hot Springs, and the seasonal salmon migrations at Salmon Cascades, providing access to unique geological formations like sea stacks and glacial lakes.
Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
Information hub providing maps, exhibits on the temperate rainforest ecosystem, and access to the Hall of Mosses and Spruce Nature Trail.
Hall of Mosses
A 0.8-mile loop trail showcasing Bigleaf Maples covered in thick club moss and licorice ferns within a temperate rainforest.
Ruby Beach
Coastal area characterized by large sea stacks, reddish sand, and cedar driftwood, located at the southern end of the park's coastal strip.
Marymere Falls
Marymere Falls is located in Olympic National Park near Lake Crescent in Washington, United States.
Rialto Beach
Known for the "Hole-in-the-Wall" rock arch and massive offshore sea stacks, this beach is located near the mouth of the Quillayute River.
Kalaloch
Expansive sandy shoreline featuring the "Tree of Life" with its exposed root system and views of the Quillayute Needles.
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