The Hall of Mosses Trail was easily one of the highlights of our visit to Olympic National Park. From the moment we stepped onto the trail, it felt like we had entered another world. Towering old-growth trees, lush green mosses and lichens draped from the branches, and the peaceful sounds of the rainforest created an unforgettable experience. The trail is short, easy to walk, and well maintained, making it accessible for families and visitors of all ages. Even though it isn't a long hike, there is so much to see that we found ourselves stopping constantly to admire the scenery and take photos. Every turn revealed another beautiful view, and the forest seemed to get more magical the farther we walked. One thing we would recommend is arriving early in the morning or later in the afternoon if possible. Parking can become busy during the middle of the day, but once you're on the trail, it's easy to slow down and appreciate the incredible beauty around you. If you're visiting Olympic National Park, the Hall of Mosses is an absolute must-see. It's the perfect place to experience the unique beauty of the Hoh Rain Forest and gain a new appreciation for one of the most remarkable ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. We would happily visit again! Check out our videos on our social @reessroots read more

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One of the most popular attraction of Olympic NP, Hoh rainforest is undoubtedly beautiful and unique, however it came with a crowd and traffic. Parking is extremely limited, if you don't arrive early in the morning, prepared to wait in line for an hour or two. We got there very early and hiked the Hall of Mosses, the Spruce Nature trail and a portion of the Hoh River trail all before 9 am. All the trails are well maintained, mostly flat, family friendly and has wooden railings in many sections. By the time we finished our hike, the trails have become noticeably more crowded and the waiting line for parking was already long. The lush greenery, the streams and moss covered trees are great, but there are other alternatives in the area offer similar experience that has a more natural feel, without the crowd or wait for parking. read more

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Definitely a magical place to visit! Large parking area, and a very easy stroll through the forest. Lots of moss everywhere which is so neat to see, but apart from here, you'll see moss throughout the park. A quick stop here probably about an hour and if you map out your driving, it's close enough to a lot of other amazing spots at the park! read more

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Considering that this is one of the most popular attractions at this national park, the sights and trail was slightly underwhelming especially when considering that unless you show up at 6am or earlier, a very long line is awaiting you after a 1-2 hour drive there. It's a very manicured trail that was a bit boring. Yes there is appealing nature aspects such as the stream but overall, especially considering that this is a half day activity, we found it underwhelming read more

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What a beautiful spot! Multiple hikes are available out of this trailhead. We went on the Hall Of Mosses loop and the Spruce Nature Trail. Definitely would check out the Hall Of Mosses first, that's the trail with the features most unique to this area. read more

I wish I could spend my days frolicking in the forest. I seriously was so sad to leave! We have gorgeous forests in Colorado, but this was so spectacularly different. It felt like I was in a whole different country. I'm back in May and I'm counting down the days until I can come frolic again :) read more

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My goodness this was the most amazing place ever, post card worthy all thru the park. I've had this place on my bucket list forever, and finally we did it! I read a lot of reviews before going, so I could plan this trip out. I made sure to go in the off season and early in the morning. My planned worked, there where very few people in the park when we visited. They had signs up with a hours of wait times in some sections of the road. I have a national park pass, so no entrance fee for us. The guides gave us a few tips to enjoy our day. Parking was easy because we arrived really early. I felt like we had walked into Jurassic Park the movie! We walked and walked, this was absolutely beautifully natural. We walked the Hoh river trail and the Hall of Mosses trail. The abundance of greenery and plants was unbelievable. A lot of walking but it was truly a dream come true to witness. So thankful I got to witness this park. Tip: This is a very popular park, go early and get in line. We arrived at approx. 0800am. Parking is controlled, they only let so many in the park, so dont worry about parking. Everything is well organized. read more

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The Hall of Mosses was so incredibly beautiful!! I have been wanting to visit this National Park for such a long time and the wait was absolutely worth it. I have to admit, I was a bit militant about getting my team up early so we could arrive before the crowds descended - and it was so worth it. We arrived a bit after 7am and had the trail mostly to ourselves. The spur of the trail that led to the old grove trees is an absolute must, best photo shots and best spot to stand in awe of the forest trees. There were plenty of educational markers along the way, beautiful ferns, interesting tree growth patterns and crystal clear streams. Met a doe and her baby along the trail. They both stayed and watched us as we watched them. The trail is one way, which was so helpful to reduce any congestion. This place is beautiful and enchanting. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Beautiful scenery and very easy hike/walk through the woods. We did the trail of mosses and it was an easy way to see some beautiful creation. read more

Hoh Rainforest - Hiking Near Me - Forks, Washington

After the wait to get through the Hoh Rain Forest entrance, it was nice to get out of the car and spend some time here at the visitor center. Because of the popularity of the Hoh Rain Forest and limited parking spots, the traffic is metered coming into here. This was my first visit to the rain forest. Coming here to the visitor center was helpful for me to learn more about the area. The Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center is small, but it does have a gift shop, exhibits and helpful park rangers. There is also a Passport stamping station. Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S. The two self-guided nature trails and the Hoh River Trail start just outside of the visitor center. Both the Spruce Nature Trail and the Hall of Mosses Trail are loop trails that are around a mile long. Pets are not allowed on the trail. During the summer, they offer guided walks and talks here at the visitor center. If you want to backpack along the Hoh River Trail, you must obtain a permit. The Hoh Rain Forest is an amazing place to visit and one of the most popular places to visit in Olympic National Park. After seeing so many videos on social media about this place, I am happy that I finally had the opportunity to explore it in person. If you want to stay here, they have a campground with 72 sites that can be booked in advance. There is no food service or gas stations in the area, so plan accordingly. read more

Hoh Rainforest - Visitor Center - Hiking Near Me - Forks, Washington

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When I went to Martin Dies Jr SP in East TX, I just knew I was in a rainforest since all weekend it rained, little did I know that the real rainforest was located in the PNW of Olympic National Park. The plethora of greenery of all shapes and sizes, I felt as if I was finally breathing in pure oxygen being amongst the lush lichen, moss, and abundance of ferns. The hiking trails was flat with a few steps. My friend and I met a family who asked if they could bring their stroller. A stroller might get stuck as the path wasn't paved, but muddy with huge water puddles some parts. The hanging moss was intensified and was on all the trees. The coolest thing I saw here was the nurse tree where a row of trees lined each other one by one on top of a mother tree that had fallen. Also, before I left I spotted a bright pink bubble gum looking fungi out of all the green. I wasn't expecting that! This place is magical and I can see why it was so packed! I didn't see as much banana slugs, but in the gift shop there's a sign that I read that mentions banana slugs like to eat poop and has teeth. The landscapes were surreal and I took a lot of great postcard worthy photos! read more

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A must see when in Washington state! Be prepared for long lines, even on slow days, you often have to wait. Good news-it's completely worth it and it often moves fast since there's really only one main trail. I definitely wasn't expecting this when visiting the northwest! read more

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Yay, the road to the Hoh rainforest is finally open again! It wasn't too crowded when we went the weekend it re-opened on a Saturday morning. The forest has many trees with thick layers of moss growth and lots and lots of ferns. So magical, lush, and quiet. The trails (Hall of Mosses and Spruce Trail) are nicely maintained as well. read more

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This is a MAGICAL and old forest nestled in Olympic National Park. We did a little research before coming here. By research, I mean watching YouTube. The first thing the videos said was to get here early. They weren't kidding. I'll explain later. WE got an early start by leaving our campground and turning onto the road towards Hoh around 7:30. We were enjoying the view until... The line. We were at a crawl and seeing signs that posted wait times like we were in Disneyland! Fortunately, the sign we passed said 30 minutes wait time. Honestly, it wasn't. It was more like 15 and it would have been less if the person 2 cars in front of us hadn't decided to have a full- blown conversation with the ranger. We then started to look for parking in their small parking lot. We got extremely lucky and got a spot next to the Visitors Center! Score! We then started alonf the trail to the Hall of Mosses. Here is where most of the crowd goes. The trails are well-marked and maintained. Round trip on this trail was about 30-45 minutes. The views are absolutely stunning and the shades of green on the trees is unreal! It feels so surreal being in that degree of nature. After this, we decided to head down the Spruce Trail, which runs along the Hoh River at one point. This trail has a famous Nurse Log on it. If you don't know what a Nurse Log is, it is a fallen tree that has smaller trees growing out of it. There are a LOT of these in the area! There are other trails you can take and one that leads you up Mount Olympus. It's not recommended if you don't know what you're doing. It's a 17 mile approach with a 5,000 for elevation gain. Seeing mountain climbers with their gear, helmets, and rope is common as Mount Olympus is seen as a climbers challenge. It's not regarded as a technical climb, but going up any mountain is no small task. I hear the view from the summit is stunning. There are pictures in the Visitors Center and I'm sure they don't do the real view justice. We will definitely be going back and getting there just as, if not, earlier. The line as we left waiting to get into the gates was a good 3 miles long!!! It helps to do some research. read more

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We have not been here in over 30 years and the park is as enchanting now as it was back then. The government shutdown affected a few of the normal services, but they had some bathrooms available and stocked with supplies. The trails were open and there were many people enjoying the beautiful autumn day. We will need to go back and take some of the side hikes, but definitely loved the main rain forest trail. read more

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Secluded in the hills, moisture remains. There's a couple easy trails here, but I believe there's a longer backpacking trail that I should look into. This place is magical. It's one of the quietest places in the world. I could just stare into the depths of the forest all day. read more

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Brilliant Is really the best way to describe this place. During the pandemic of 2020, we had the good fortune of heading over here and see the Hoh rainforest in all its beauty during a couple particularly nice days. We then repeated that this week (2025) and saw things with the sun out! During each trip, we had all three little dudes - initially under the age of eight and now 5 years hence, during both times, it worked best to have things need be both interesting and not super long in duration. The hall of Mosses was perfect for that! A little under a mile with well groomed trails, lots to look at and plenty of sticks to pick up. The second trail - the spruce nature trail - was equally lovely and a good light hike along a groomed path. There's a small area where you're right next to the river and it's nice to take it in. It's something like 1.2 miles and a nice compliment to the Hall of mosses trail. The line in moves quick, but if you're not there early, expect to wait 30-90 minutes. Signs give you a clue how long it'll be before you get there and the rangers at the entrance are all very nice. This hike is quick and worth it every day! read more

Gorgeous, stunning, unique, and literally a national treasure (it's a world heritage site!). This trail is famous for a reason - it's just such an interesting and beautiful place that is very well preserved thanks to the efforts of the national park service. BEWARE: because it is so popular the entrance line gets LONG. I came on a Monday around 3pm, and when we arrived there was a huge line; we saw a NPS sign after maybe 10 mins of waiting/crawling along that said the wait time would be up to 2 hrs. We opted to wait anyway. Several others got in line behind us while waiting, and some even turned around and left because of the line. Thankfully, the line did move faster than the signs said (we saw another for 1.5 hrs, then 1 hr, then 45 mins). In total, we waited 1 whole hour to get to the ranger station, show our pass, and go in. From there, it was just another 5ish min drive to the car park area and there were a few spots along the road to park (the actual car park WAS full). The visitor center there is very nice; they don't have as big a gift shop as the port A visitor center but they have lots of educational resources and nice bathrooms with running water. There is a water fill station too. Overall this is a quintessential spot in Olympic; if you come here and don't go to the hall of mosses, you didn't "do" Olympic. It's iconic ;) try to come early to avoid a MASSIVE line! read more

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The only rainforest we have on this piece of land is a stunning and ethereal place to visit every season. I even got engaged here many moons ago. I feel like a smaller person existing among these trees entering the park. read more

Absolutely beautiful!!! Was probably most excited to visit the HOH Rainforest during our visit to Olympic National Park. Definitely lived up to my expectations. There's two simple, easy hikes that originate from the Hoh Visitor Center - the Hall of Mosses and the Spruce Nature Trail. Both are so incredibly gorgeous, easy, and a joy to do. The Hall of Mosses is a bit shorter at 0.8 miles roundtrip and focuses more on older forest. The Spruce Nature Trail is a bit longer at 1.2 miles roundtrip and includes a bit of trail along the Hoh River. It took us maybe about 1.5 hours max to explore these two trails as we stopped to enjoy along the way. We didn't partake in the Hoh River Trail, but this is their biggest trail that explores the most of the Hoh Rainforest. If we had the time, we would've loved to do this trail. The Hoh Visitor Center is at the trailhead to all the hikes - it's definitely a smaller center, but still has plenty of park and Hoh information, a small bookstore, and a couple of friendly, knowledgeable rangers. They also have nice, clean bathrooms. Hoh Rainforest is a metered portion of the park - they only allow in a set number of people at a time. So once they hit capacity, they hold cars at the gate and let people in as others leave. So keep that in mind when planning your trip - if you come during peak time, you might have to wait a bit to get inside. As expected, there's no food or drinks sold in this area. We stopped in Forks for coffee and breakfast on the way. So definitely recommend that if you need some food prior to arrival (or even after!). Definitely a must-visit when visiting Olympic National Park. read more

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We had long planned reservations to camp here. When we arrived we learned we"d have to wait in a 2 hour long line to get in. just a mess- shocking how inept these people are. We left without seeing the place after driving there from Califormia. read more

Hoh Rainforest is a very popular attraction in the park, so get there early or you'll find a very full parking lot. Very scenic (and easy) trails through a dense rainforest. The trees are amazing. read more

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Underrated national park/forest. This place is so beautiful but also so unique. We hit a LOT of national parks on a cross-country road trip and this for me hits the top 3. Ancient Lord of the Rings-like or Jurassic Park-like trees. read more

Hoh Rainforest - Hiking Near Me - Forks, Washington

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Very important! avoid 10-2pm which is super peak, the line is long and the wait time is more than 1.5 hours. You still have enough time to get around entering the park after 2pm when the traffic is light. We learned a painful lesson. It's a small visitors center. Rangers are very friendly and they are very resourceful. There are two trails behind the center, hall of mosses (0.8 miles loop) trail and Spruce nature trail (1.2 miles) due to the hot and humid weather, we just completed the shorter trail, as the ranger told us spruce trail has the river view, other than that it was similar with the hall of mosses trail. read more

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This temperate rainforest has been declared one of the "quietest places in the US". Annually, it gets 130+ inches of rain, so understandably summer is the peak time for visiting. Words can't describe how tranquil and mystical it is walking through the forest. There were times where no one was following us on the trail and the only sound was our own footsteps. As serene as the forest is, the line to get through the gates really tested our patience. We arrived at about 10:30A since it took a couple hours for us to drive there from Port Angeles. Due to limited parking, the park rangers had to start metering cars at the entrance; for every car that left, one car was allowed in. The line was so long that people were getting out of their cars to start counting how many people were ahead of them. I heard someone say at least 60 cars were ahead of us, so we ended up waiting for over an hour before we reached the gates. There are signs posted that say wait times can reach two hours. Past the gates, you'll drive several miles before getting to the parking area. The main lot was full, but we found a spot on the side of the road. We spent a short time in the visitor's center and then went off to the trails! They have ranger-guided walks for those interested in wandering through with a group. We started with the Hall of Mosses (0.8 mile loop) which will lead you through lush old growth with moss carpeting the trees and branches. The most fascinating section of trees is fenced off, keeping it as pristine as possible. We then ventured to the Spruce Nature Trail (1.2 mile loop). You'll also see mossy trees, many of which are humongous. I felt like an ant standing next to some of the huge trees that have been around for centuries. We spotted a couple chipmunks, saw a woodpecker in action and enjoyed how the trail led us along the Hoh River. Signs posted throughout the trail provide information regarding the forest's history, foliage and wildlife. Both of these trails are considered easy and are mainly flat. There's also a 17-mile Hoh River Trail for those seeking a backpacking trip, but we did not attempt that one. Although not surprising, we encountered flies, mosquitoes and bees. Be sure to wear some sort of bug spray or long sleeves. Our visit to the Hoh Rainforest is something I'll remember forever! It's a definite must when visiting the Olympic Peninsula. read more

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Another beautiful spot in Olympic National Park. We lucked out and arrived for the afternoon (& night) at a less busy time of day. As a result, we had a fairly quick and easy time finding our site and enjoying the Hall of Mosses and Spruce Trail. The trails are beautiful for sure. Like so many others I'd had Hoh on my Must List for so long. As a result I'd probably built it up a bit too much in my mind. We had a lot of fun, but my husband and I actually enjoyed the Quinalt Rainforest a bit more. Still, a lovely and truly picturesque area...just time it right to avoid the crowds! read more

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THE BIG: UNESCO World Heritage site located on the Olympic peninsula of Washington state. ~4 hr drive from Seattle. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Get here early! We left at 5:30am and got to the park around 9:30am and had to wait to get in. The parking lot fills up quickly and they meter cars to go in after the first batch goes through. There's three major trails: Hall of Mosses, Spruce Bottom and the Hoh River Trail. The first two are ~1 mile each while the Hoh River Trail is ~18 miles long. Perfect for camping. We did the two 1 mile hikes and they were both great. Tons of interesting foliage and mosses. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, a fun time in the temperate rainforest of the pacific northwest. Highly recommend for those who like green everywhere. read more

Hoh Rainforest - Hiking Near Me - Forks, Washington

Great visitor center. It is small, but worth a visit before hiking the trails. They have some nice information about some of the animals in the area and what trails to follow. Plus a bathroom. read more

Hoh Rainforest - Hiking Near Me - Forks, Washington

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The Hoh Rainforest is a must see. This is the only rainforest in the contiguous (connecting 48) United States (US). It's located in Olympic National Park, in Washington state. The views are amazing, and the only place to see a rainforest in the Us without visiting Alaska or Puerto Rico. read more

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The Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center is located at the Hoh Rainforest where all the trailheads are. They are only open Fridays to Sundays; however, you can still go inside and pick up a map if you need. There are easy trails to hike like the Hall of Mosses (0.8 miles) and the Spruce Trail (1.2 miles) which are adjacent to each other. If you want more strenuous hikes, there is the 5 Mile Island Trail (10.1 miles) and Hoh River Trail (18.5 miles). During busy seasons the road to the parking lot and the visitors center are packed and it could get backed up for miles so make sure to get here early to snag a parking spot. read more

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The trails are well maintained, great signage, nice ranger shop for your souvenirs and park information. It is a definitely worth the stop read more

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Located on the western side of Olympic National Park, Hoh Rainforest is most known for the moss covered trees and it really feels like an entirely different National Park. From Port Angeles, it took us about 1.5-2 hours to drive here. We planned to arrive early to beat any weekend rush so when we arrived, there were barely any cars and ton of parking spots. As you're driving down the road to the parking lot, you'll pass by a ticket booth to pay an entrance fee. The two trails we hiked were The Hall of Mosses Trail and The Spruce Nature Trail. It's about 2 miles all together and barely any elevation change. We breezed through these pretty quickly, only stopping at a couple of trees that were densely packed with moss and by the Hoh River for pictures. When we left, the parking lot was completely packed and the line of cars just to pay the entrance fee stretched out pretty far. Really glad we planned ahead! One of their main trails is the Hoh River Trail which technically is over 15 miles long but people can go as far out as they want. If you're planning on backpacking, make sure you have the required permits! For just the two hikes we did, it didn't feel very worth the drive but at least it's easy. I think I was expecting greener moss but most of what we saw had a dull green to it and some brown. I'd imagine that if it was misty, the scenery would completely change but we had pretty clear skies. read more

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This Will Hoh Your Mind The only North American rainforest (https://bit.ly/38oonVv) runs almost entirely all along the West Coast (aka West Syde™), from upper NorCal all the way up to Alaska. But no part of that rainforest region is more well-known than the forests of Olympic National Park here in the Hoh Rainforest--which receives an avg of 200" of rain a year! While a fantastic place to visit, it's out in the middle of nowhere and a 2.5hr drive from Sequim (2hrs from Port Angeles) with little to no amenities in the surrounding area. If you're looking for food, then just stop now; the nearest town is Forks (yes, that Forks, WA "Twilight" fans), and their food scene is a nightmare. I recommend bringing your own snacks or sammiches to get you through the day until you can make it back to Sequim or Port Angeles for some real sustenance. The other thing is while the first is iconic and unlike anything we've ever seen--except for the fact that we kinda *had* seen it the day before at the Marymere Falls. There, you'll find almost the exact type of flora, fauna and scenery that you'll see here. The biggest and best reason to come to the Hoh Forest is that it's your best chance of seeing Roosevelt Elk. And if that's enough for you, then so be it because that's essentially the only reason we came was a chance to see some Elk, and we scored epically! My next and last piece of advice is if you have done Marymere Falls and still decided to come here then do yourself a favor and skip the Spruce River Trail, Hall of Mosses Trail, do not pass "Go" and do go directly to the Hoh River Trail. While the former two are fine loop trails and a great intro to the rainforest environment, the latter is much, much more of an adventure with more interesting things to see and take in. read more

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What an incredible experience. Such a beautiful and unique place to visit. The visitor's center has a small educational area about the nature/wildlife in the area, as well as a gift shop. There are also clean & warm restrooms next to the visitors center. The Hall of Moss was a lovely trail & absolutely stunning. Definitely recommend Hoh River Trail - it's a beautiful walk & the river is surrounded by mountain ranges. Absolutely stunning. read more

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A frozen river, but stunning views at the Hoh Rainforest 18 miles off the main road, this forest is worth the drive and visit out. We visited during 22° Fahrenheit weather and got this view, what will you see?! read more

These trails are easy to walk in my opinion, you do need to watch your footing in certain areas and take it slower if you aren't as sure on your feet. These trails are beautiful and feel like magic, there is so much to see and so many great photo opportunities as well as nature photography. read more

Hoh Rainforest is a special place. The bright green mosses, towering trees and oceans of ferns are so magical. I was there on a warm sunny day, and while it was lovely, I would love to see it in all its rainy, drizzly glory, as well. It's quite something to see a temperate rain forest like this out west. Getting there is a journey. If you're staying in Port Angeles, plan for at least a 2 hour drive. Everything I read, recommended to get there before 10 am. As part of Olympic National Park, the NPS also calls out that there could be extended delays between high visitation hours of 10-3 during the summer and weekends. I arrived at 8:50 am on a Wednesday with just two cars ahead of me. The lot was about 50% full already. I've read that at peak hours it could take 60 minutes or more to enter. Rangers monitor the lot and don't let any more cars in once full. It is a rather small parking area considering its popularity. I know reservation systems at National Parks can be a touchy subject, but sometimes they are needed to manage visitation. Hoh might actually benefit from that and help improve the visitor experience. Anyway, about the hikes. Since you're out here, you may as well sample all of the three main trails. Hall of Mosses is about 1 (less actually) but the showcase trail with all the Insta-photo-ops. It was pretty but overcrowded, even first thing in the morning. Spruce Nature trail is up next with a 1.2 mile loop that also brings you up close to the Hoh River. That trail is less crowded and just as pretty as Hall of Mosses. Finally, there is the Hoh River trail where you can choose your own adventure. It stretches on for about 18 miles and you can turn around whenever. It's a route for backpacking camps and also, I've heard, your mostly likely opportunity for wildlife spotting. On my way out on the trail, it was very quiet and I felt like I had it practically to myself. It's a pretty flat trail but lots of roots and rocks to step over, so it can be slow going. I went as far as Mineral Falls, stopped for a snack and headed back. Park maps put that as 5.4 miles round trip but my tracker showed 6. Lots more hikers on the trail on the way back, a surprising amount for a week day. The Visitor Center was closed when I visited but there were still clean restrooms and water fountains. Nearest food and gas would be in the town of Forks. Overall, this was a must stop for me in Olympic and I spent about 4 hours here, soaking in the ancient forest. Entry fee of $30 or you can use your America the Beautiful Pass. read more

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An absolutely beautiful forest that you absolutely must visit during your trip to Olympic National Park! We went in June on a weekday and arrived around 9 am. When we left around 12-1 pm, there was a loooonnng line at the entrance station, where they were letting in 1 car for every 1 car that left. So just be aware of that when planning your day. There are several trails of varying lengths which all leave from the visitor center in the Hoh. We did the Hall of Mosses and Spruce Nature Trail, both pretty popular but everyone kept fairly quiet, I think just observing and admiring everything around them. This is a stunning place and I would love to come back! read more

Hoh Rainforest - Hiking Near Me - Forks, Washington

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Truly and absolutely magical. I had to pick my jaw up off the forest floor the entire time. I took a million pictures and none of them really did justice to this incredible place. As far as trails go, you've got two popular trails (Hall of Mosses / Spruce which are both a flat mile each or something along those lines) and the Hoh River Trail which is a backpacking trail (17 miles). I recommend doing both Hall of Mosses and Spruce which are similar but still different enough to be enjoyable. If you can, I'd say come here during the rainy season. We came in November (late) and it was absolutely perfect. I'm not sure what it looks like during a drier time but I'd recommend trying to maximize the life force behind all the growth. The best tip I can give you is to take your time. Don't walk too fast and really look around you. There are so many incredible types of fungi hiding in plain sight. The biodiversity is stunning. read more

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The Hall of Mosses was enchanting. You could spend hours on that one hike. We spent about 2 hours waiting to get into the park, and the line was twice as long when we left. We did go on a Saturday of a holiday weekend, but I highly recommend going early. read more