Road Trip Seattle to Olympic National Park

Seattle Olympic National Park
200
km
3h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

Olympic National Park, 2h from Seattle (via ferry), hosts three distinct ecosystems: alpine mountains, temperate rainforest and wild Pacific coast. All three in one park.

Hurricane Ridge (panoramic mountain view), Hoh Rain Forest (one of the few temperate rainforests in the northern hemisphere, 4 m of rain/year), Ruby Beach and La Push (rocky coast with sea stacks), Lake Crescent (crystal-clear water). Sol Duc Hot Springs to unwind. Forks (Twilight filming location) en route.

Points of Interest

  • ✦
    Hoh Rain Forest
    Forêt pluviale tempérée, 4 m de pluie/an, mousses partout.
  • ✦
    Hurricane Ridge
    Vue panoramique sur les Olympic Mountains.
  • ✦
    Ruby Beach
    Plage avec piles marines, bois flotté.
  • ✦
    Lake Crescent
    Lac glaciaire aux eaux d'un bleu profond.
Practical info
  • Departure Seattle
  • Destination Olympic National Park
  • Distance 200 km
  • Duration 3h
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer
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