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Hiking Olympic National Park

jpdoane — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:15:03 -0800

Where should we backpack in Olympic National Park? Mrs. jpdoane and I are planning a 3-4 day backpacking trip to Olympic National Park in early October as part of a longer visit to Seattle. We would love your advice on which area of the park to hike, as well as recommendations for (or against) specific trails/campsites.

If we don't hike a loop, is there a shuttle service?

Obviously, we are only going to be able to see a small part of the park during our few days of backpacking. Which other places (accessible by car or with a short hike) should we make sure to see as well?

If it matters, we are moderately experienced backpackers and plan to average 7-8 miles a day.

Where to stay in Olympic National Forest

ambrosia — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:22:08 -0800

Please share your favorite lodgings in/near Olympic National Park. We are planning a family reunion for the summer of 2009, and we've decided to go to Olympic National Park. There are lots of different places to stay, and I'm having a hard time sorting out the best spots. Some of the places that have been suggested are Lake Crescent Lodge, Lake Quinault Lodge and Kalaloch Lodge. Reviews on tripadvisor.com are rather mixed. Please share your experiences of these lodges or suggest another place.

We will be a group of 10 people ranging in age from 1 to 74, wanting 5 separate sleeping spaces. A few of us might be up for serious camping, but most of us will want rooms with beds and en-suite baths.