Parks in Forks, Washington

A 6.5-mile trip from the Hoh River to the High Divide Trail. The trail completes the initial ascent atop a razor-edge ridge, which it follows across dips and rises toward the west. The open country... More on Trails

Despite torrential rain, strong winds, and wet gear, this hike was beautifu More on Trails

A 17-mile backpack from the Third Beach trailhead to the Oil City Road. This extended beach hike runs from the La Push Road to the old Oil City site on the north bank of the Hoh River. The coastlin... More on Trails

Having done this hike in the past, I knew what to expect on this point-to-p More on Trails

The hike along the southern Olympic coast is shorter but more difficult than the northern route. The wild terrain here is more rugged than it is to the north, and hikers must deal with greater tide... More on Trails

The weather was absolutely amazing for the week that we were there. Admitte More on Trails

The wide sandy beaches of Kalaloch are the perfect introduction to the wild Olympic Coast. Although the highway is never far, towering bluffs and hidden coves give this area a remote feeling. Perfe... More on Trails

GORGEOUS beach, but be sure that the tide is out, or it's a no-go. Wonderfu More on Trails

A 6.6-mile day hike or backpack from the Rugged Ridge trailhead to the Bogachiel River. This trail offers an alternate and perhaps more interesting route into the lower valley of the Bogachiel Rive... More on Trails

The trailhead is no longer marked by a sign, but is easily found by leaving More on Trails

A 4-mile day hike or short backpack to the east end of Big Flat. This remote trail offers a quiet stroll through the rain forest and big timber along the South Fork of the Hoh River. From the trail... More on Trails

The trail has lots of trees down and had 1-2" of snow which has melted More on Trails

Bogachiel State Park is a thickly forested 123-acre camping park on the banks of the Bogachiel River. It is remotely located on ... More on WashingtonStateParks

I guided a group along this scenic but soggy trail for six days in march 20 More on Trails

Ocean view, ocean sounds, access to an uncrowded beach, and all in a wooded setting miles from any civilization-thus is a brief description of Kalaloch campground in Olympic National Park. More on igougo

The Bogachiel River (whose name means muddy waters) is a frequently flooding river of the Olympic Peninsula, one that has occasionally washed out US 101. It is also a prime steelhead stream and receives much fishing pressure. Most ... More on Trails

Meander along one of the Olympic Peninsulas largest rivers, named for the Quiatso Indian tribe, on a little dead-end road through a temperate rain forest of ferns, flowers and mosses shaded by a canopy of towering conifers. The Queets ... More on Trails