Olympic National Park's North Section

Explore Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, and Sol Duc Valley.

Hurricane Ridge

Reasons to Go

Sweeping views of the glacier-capped Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan De Fuca
Summer hiking trails – both easy and strenuous – through alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers
Winter slopes and cross-country trails for skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing
Visitor's Center and gift shop situated near the 5,200-foot peak
Check the Hurricane Ridge Webcam for Current Conditions

45 minutes from us. Open every day during the summer, Friday through Sunday during the winter.

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Lake Crescent

Reasons to Go

Clear blue-green waters of the glacially carved lake that plunge to a depth of 624 feet
Towering old-growth trees
Hiking trails – both level and steep – which range from .6 mile to 4 miles
Lake Crescent Lodge (open summer months only), where you can enjoy lunch or dinner with an exceptional view of the lake

50 minutes from Hurricane Ridge.

Marymere Falls

Reasons to Go

You're already there – the trailhead begins at Lake Crescent's Storm King Ranger Station
A gentle, one-mile hike through ferns and moss-covered forest
Marymere Falls cascades a breathtaking 90 feet

Trailhead at Lake Crescent.

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Sol Duc Valley

Reasons to Go

An easy .8-mile trail to the misty, thundering Sol Duc falls
A valley laced with magnificent old-growth timber
Salmon Cascades Overlook (popular in September-November), where thousands of determined coho salmon swarm through the Sol Duc River and battle their way through the falls on their upstream journey.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort (open summer months only), where three mineral pools offer a range of temperatures for soaking tired hiking muscles

20 minutes from Lake Crescent.