Welcome! Photo: John Gussman Photo: Explore Olympic National Park, hiking trails & scenic drives Connect Wildlife, local cuisine, art & native culture Relax Ocean beaches, waterfalls, hot springs & spas Play Kayak, hike, bicycle, fish, surf & beachcomb Learn Interpretive programs & museums Enjoy Local festivals, wine & cider tasting, Twilight BRITISH COLUMBIA VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA IDAHO 5 Discover Olympic Peninsula magic 101 WASHINGTON from lush Olympic rain forests, wild ocean beaches, snow-capped 101 mountains, pristine lakes, salmon-spawning rivers and friendly 90 towns along the way. Explore this magical area and all it has to offer! 5 82 This planner contains highlights of the region. E R PACIFIC OCEAN PACIFIC I V A R U M B I Go to OlympicPeninsula.org to find more O L C OREGON details and to plan your itinerary. 84 1 Table of Contents Welcome .........................................................1 Table of Contents .............................................2 This is Olympic National Park ............................2 Olympic National Park ......................................4 Olympic National Forest ...................................5 Quinault Rain Forest & Kalaloch Beaches ...........6 Forks, La Push & Hoh Rain Forest .......................8 Twilight ..........................................................9 Strait of Juan de Fuca Nat’l Scenic Byway ........ 10 Joyce, Clallam Bay/Sekiu ................................ 10 Neah Bay/Cape Flattery .................................. 11 Port Angeles, Lake Crescent ........................... 12 Sequim & the Dungeness Valley ...................... 14 Port Townsend............................................... 16 Port Ludlow, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Marrowstone Island.................................... 18 North Hood Canal – Brinnon/Quilcene ............. 19 Olympic Peninsula Map .................................. 20 Transportation, Tours & Outfitters, Weather .... 21 Festivals & Events .......................................... 22 Other Area Parks & Victoria, BC ....................... 24 Elwha River & Working Forests ........................ 25 Drive the Hwy 101 Loop .................................. 26 Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail ................... 26 Olympic Coast Cuisine..................................... 27 Special Interest Travel .................................... 28 Cycling & Specialty Touring ............................. 30 Lodging Guide ............................................... 31 RV/Camp Guide .............................................. 37 A Primeval Land of Contrast Visitor Centers/Chambers of Commerce ....back cover A million acres await you in this unique, three-parks-in-one The Olympic Peninsula Travel Planner is produced playground. Discover 73 miles of pristine Pacific Ocean beaches, annually by the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Com- moss-draped rain forests and wildflower-carpeted alpine meadows mission (circulation 110,000 copies). No portion at the doorstep of glacier-capped mountains. of this travel planner may be reproduced without permission of OPTC. While every effort has been Renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems, the Olympic made to ensure the accuracy of the information National Park is a UNESCO* World Heritage Site and International TOURISM COMMISSION contained herein, we will not be held liable for inaccurate information. Biosphere Reserve. Roads enter the park’s interior from its edges To order more travel planners, contact the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau at 1-800-942-4042. like spokes on a wheel, leaving 95% of the park designated as ©2017 Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission Olympic Wilderness. There are over 600 miles of trails for hiking, Olympic Peninsula Maps: ©2017 InsideOut Solutions, Inc. climbing, backpacking and exploring. Design: InsideOut Solutions, Inc. • Sequim, WA • InsideOut.com Any Season Is Olympic Season Cover photo credits (top to bottom): Bald Eagle by John Gussman; In winter, snowshoe with a ranger at Hurricane Ridge; in sum- Walking Ruby Beach by John Gussman; Lake Crescent Dog Walk mer, enjoy an interpretive talk around a campfire under the stars. courtesy of OPVB; Skiing Hurricane Ridge by John Gussman 2 *United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization THIS IS OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK… Linda Barnfather Photo: The United States National Park Service celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. The centennial kicked off a second century of stewardship of America’s national parks to engage communities through recreation, conservation and historic preservation programs. Learn about the national parks’ amazing places and inspirational stories. Visit FindYourPark.com for upcoming events at Olympic National Park. Participate in Find Your Park Experiences to learn and share your stories. Visit EveryKidinaPark.gov if you have a fourth grader in your family. Fourth graders can earn a free pass to over 2,000 national parks, forests and wildlife refuges, valid In spring, follow the snow melt to roaring waterfalls, and during through August 31, 2017. the fall, stroll under golden big leaf maple trees. The ocean beaches beckon year round with dramatic surf, Ruby Beach massive whales spouting as they migrate offshore, photogenic sea stacks and tidal pools brimming with marine life. Go beach- combing, surf the challenging waves, or simply find a quiet spot to enjoy nature at her most pristine. Learning Opportunities Abound Make the most of your trip by stopping at the Olympic Peninsula’s visitor centers, museums and marine centers, all offering excellent information. Join a guided hike, bike, paddle or tour. See page 21 for a list of tours and tour operators. Expand your knowledge with books on hiking trails, birds, history, geology or wildflowers. Olympic National Park continued next page… John Gussman Photo: 3 Olympic National Park Continued from pages 2–3 Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay light green = ONP 112 Joyce Port Townsend Sequim Port Gardiner 101 Angeles 101 Marrow- Lake stone Is. Crescent Port Hadlock La Push Forks Port 104 Ludlow 101 Quilcene Olympic National Park 5 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch To Shelton Mason Cty Lake 101 Quinault Olympic National Park NPS.gov/olym/parknews 360-565-3130 Open 9am–4pm daily Olympia Cycling in the Olympic National Forest Marymere Falls (except Christmas) Photo: Courtesy of OPVB Courtesy Photo: Olympic National Park Visitor Center & Wilderness Infor- Top Picks mation Center (3002 Mount Angeles Road) in Port Angeles is the Beach Hikes: Olympic’s wild beaches look just like they did when park’s primary visitor center. It features educational park exhibits, wooden ships searched for the elusive Northwest Passage. Explore map and book sales, hands-on Discovery Room for younger visitors them on a half-day hike to a five-day trek. Highlights: the Ozette and a 25-minute award-winning orientation film shown on request. Wilderness Loop, Third Beach near La Push, Beach 4 near Kalaloch, and Ruby Beach with its glittering sand. Dedicated staff are available to help you plan your visit, whether for one day, one week or longer. Sol Duc Hot Springs: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, featuring three hot pools, a freshwater swimming pool, food service and rental cabins, is Wilderness camping, hiking and permit information plus bear a great place to soak, especially after a hike to Sol Duc Falls or in the canisters are available. Many ranger stations do not have regular back country to Seven Lakes Basin and the High Divide. winter hours. Check the park newspaper, Olympic Bugler, or Rain Forests: Visit temperate rain forests – among the few on the ONP website for current activities and seasonal details. If you are planet – in the Hoh, Queets, Quinault and Bogachiel valleys. They are traveling with a pet, please be sure to observe park policies. Find emerald wonderlands of moss-draped trees – including some record- dog-friendly destinations: OlympicPeninsula.org/Dog-Friendly holding giants – highlighted by golden maple trees in the fall. Alpine Regions: Start at Hurricane Ridge for several ridge-top 2017 National Park FREE Admission Days strolls. Then try bolder backcountry hikes to the Hoh, Quinault and NPS.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm Elwha valleys. Lena Lake Trail is also very popular. Jan 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day South Hood Canal: The Staircase entrance offers several short Feb 20: Presidents’ Day day hikes that explore the area; they range from flat strolls to more Apr 15–16 & 22–23: Weekends of National Park Week challenging trails, some gaining over 3,000 feet in elevation. Longer Aug 25: National Park Service’s Birthday hikes, like the North Fork Skokomish River trail, take a couple of days. Sept 30: National Public Lands Day Nov 11–12: Veterans Day Weekend National Park Lodges Lake Crescent Lodge Lake Quinault Lodge 360-928-3211 • 866-574-2719 866-574-2719 Open year round OlympicNationalParks.com OlympicNationalParks.com Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Log Cabin Resort, 866-574-2719 Lake Crescent OlympicNationalParks.com 866-574-2719 Kalaloch Lodge OlympicNationalParks.com 866-662-9928 Open year round Hurricane Ridge Lodge Skiers at Hurricane Ridge TheKalalochLodge.com Day use only Photo: John Gussman Photo: 4 Olympic National Forest Neah Bay Sekiu Clallam Bay dark green = ONF 112 Joyce Port Townsend Sequim Port Gardiner 101 Angeles 101 Marrow- Lake stone Is. Crescent Port Hadlock La Push Forks Port 104 Ludlow 101 Quilcene Olympic National Park 5 3 Brinnon Seattle Kalaloch To Shelton Mason Cty Lake 101 Quinault Olympic National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/olympic