Firstly, several of these reviews are for the wrong hot springs. If a review mentions a restaurant,…read moreor a resort, or a time slot, they are referring to the SOL DUC hot springs, not these ones. Also, the reviews that mention that the hike is easy are all outdated! It's a slog to get there! The Olympic hot springs are a 12 mile hike mostly uphill. It used to be a much shorter hike but about five years ago the road washed out and you now have to hike an extra 8 miles... 12 miles total... one way. It's a slog! The springs themselves, while pretty, are shallow, muddy, slimy, and overall pretty gross. The signs warn of fecal bacteria. If you're hoping to hike 12 miles to soak in pristine pools, think again. Nudity is common. If anyone is actually using the hot springs, they will likely be nude. Get over it!! Let the nudists have their place... and 12 miles deep in the woods is a nice place to be nude. You might also see nudists hiking or biking on the trail to the hot springs. It's not common but does happen occasionally. Just smile and say hi! The hike starts off easy on a paved road for about 3/4 of a mile. Then you have to use a single-track dirt bypass trail that is steep and rooty. If you're using a bike you'll be pushing and carrying it over things. Then you're put back on an old paved road again. It's another 2 miles to the Glines Canyon overlook which is fun to see. Then it's another 5 miles on the same road, but now 100% uphill and sometimes steep, just to reach the trailhead. Once at the trailhead, you're already over 8 miles into it and you have another 2.5 or so to hike... bikes not allowed. You have to park at the Madison Falls parking lot. You're supposed to have a National Park pass.

Enchanted springs in enchanted forest, I have camped here quiet a bit when in college…read more Most special hot springs on earth to me. Hike is fun not too strenuous

We stayed at the campground here as we made our way through the Olympic NP. This was a great place…read moreto stay! It's not too large and was relatively quiet, although some sites are kind of close to the main road and might get some traffic noise. The sites are located in a beautiful forest with large trees, moss and mushrooms, and a river adjacent. They all have a picnic table and a fire pit, although we were there during a fire ban. There are nice clean bathrooms with shower stalls. I really loved that this campground had some small trails through and near it, and I loved walking down to the river at the end of the day. It was really beautiful! The whole campground is gorgeous and we had a great time.

Bad campsites. There are boulders placed "decoratively" as hazards. I've camped at the nearby…read moreNational Park and this State Park does not have it's beauty.

Such a beautiful spot in Clallam Bay. The area is beautiful and we saw so much wildlife while…read morewalking along the shore. It's a great location to reach the tide pools and a great stop if you're on the coast in Washington.

This beach is absolutely beautiful! It is located on Highway 112 near the Sunset West Co-op. When…read moreyou see the Co-op on your right, continue down the road for another 15 feet and turn on the immediate right after. It's not very easy to see! The parking lot is a decent size and there are two bathrooms. The trail isn't very long. The beach is made of sand and small polished pebbles. There are very few sharp rocks. The gravel is very smooth. The beach is mostly made up of sand. The waves crash down and leave beautiful foam patterns on the sand. When the days are overcast, the water appears to be a clear green-blue. On sunny days, the water looks very, very blue. The water is clear! This is a wonderful place to walk, play in the water, and to take pictures. I went on Saturday and Sunday 6/7/14 and 6/8/14. I am going back next week! This park is located in Clallam Bay, WA and is managed by Parks, Fair & Facilities Department Office: 223 East 4th Street, Suite 7 Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: 360-417-2291 * FAX: 360-417-2395

This is a great little rest stop along Hwy 112, complete with a pit toilet to answer nature's call,…read moreand a nice little beach with views across the bay to the rock feature known as Pillar Point. We were heading from Port Angeles to Neah Bay, and it was a sweet spot - not far off the main road - to stretch our legs along what has got to be one of the longest, curviest drives in the state. There's plenty of parking down by the beach, and even a large picnic pavilion if you brought a crowd. We really enjoyed sitting on a log on the beach, getting some fresh air, and being out of the car for awhile during our brief visit. There's even an interesting display of the history of Hwy 112 and local logging lore. By the way, this place is listed as a "boat launch" in several places, but I would NOT recommend it - the "launch" looks like it hasn't been usable in decades.

This is the best place on Highway 112 to eat lunch to listen to the waves and watch the ocean and…read moresome of the creature swimming and flying and just relaxing. So short drive about a mile down the hill completely paved parking lot and rode with 180° view of the water and pillar point just a fabulous place and it's cold out it must be amazing in the summer if you're coming by here you definitely definitely want to come down here and see this place wow

Maple Pass Loop is a rewarding hike and one that will be remembered for a very long time…read more You can approach the loop clockwise or counter-clockwise. Most people choose to go counter-clockwise because you start with a more gradual ascent. Clockwise starts out with a steep 3.2 mile climb with a 2000 plus elevation gain. My group decided to go clockwise and we were rewarded with incredible beauty. The views along the way are stunning and once you reach the top it's breathtaking. The second part of the loop is much easier. The descent is smooth and the views are also amazing....but it's long. The trail is listed as a 6.6 mile hike but completed it is about 8.2. miles.

A seven mile loop around Lake Ann, with some stunning ridgeline vistas, forests, lakes and meadows…read more A great adventure for the day, especially if you fancy doing some "Hills are Alive" frolicking while recreating the sound of music.

Awesome hike with an easily accessible waterfall. Easy and short. This is also close to the…read moreentrance to the Mt. Storm King hike, so if marymere is too easy. There's also that hike available here as well

Anytime we get a chance to hike to a waterfall, we usually find away to make it happen! Marymere…read morefalls was our second hike of the day after we had a good meal in after hiking Mount Storm King. I generally like to embark on hikes early in the morning to get to see the sunrise and see everything wake up for the day as well as to beat the heat and crowds. But, Marymere hike was a much shorter hike and all descriptions stated it was pretty easy. We started from Lake Crescent lodge and headed our way there. The signs were somewhat easy to find and the map the hotel staff gave us helped us to find the trail head. The hike itself, though easy, had a lot to offer on the way to the waterfall. A clearing where there were river stones and sparkling water that birds seemed to wisp by, two wooden bridges to cross, one was a narrow one. Trekking across bridges like those are always a favorite for me, those bridges then lead you to a small loop trail that got you to a lower area to view the water fall and then you can head up further to a higher vantage point that pretty much took your breath away. The waterfall was so worth it to see and after doing such a strenuous hike in the morning this hike was a piece of cake. If you're heading to this area of Washington I highly recommend hopping out and hiking this trail. It's worth it!

Pillar Point is gorgeous!…read more Come here to see the ocean in a whole new way. When I was here in August 2020, the tide was wayyyyy out so my friend and I were able to see all kinds of shells, rocks, etc. that would have been underwater. You could see for MILES the surrounding hills and the Pacific Ocean. Rickety staircase down from the parking lot takes you right to the beach. Even though we were there with the sun blazing and it being the middle of the summer, it was COLD. Keep this in mind. The wind off of the ocean was strong at times, would calm down to a breeze at others. Bring a jacket, even in the summer. Small parking area but enough room to still be socially distancing. No fee here. Vault toilets; bring your own TP. There's a boat launch and a picnic area. Crabbing is allowed here.

1. This review is for Marymere Falls Trail which was a ~1.8 miles round trip that took ~1 hour to…read morecomplete. This was short and easy hike with a spectacular rainforest and waterfall in Olympic National Park, Washington. Trail was mostly a flat dirt path that becomes an incline up the stairs towards the waterfall. If you're used to Oregon waterfalls, Marymere Falls would be considered somewhat dry. Make a detour to the Lake Crescent docks for some stunning views! Beware of yellowjackets; randomly got stung near the ankle in the forest. Limited parking area at the trailhead. Restroom available at the parking lot. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/FPgMOt1G5tk 2.This review is for Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge which was a ~3.5 miles round trip that took ~2 hour to complete. Located 1 hour from Marymere Falls Trail, Hurricane Hill was a strenuous hike with stunning views of the surrounding mountains in Olympic National Park, Washington. Trail was mostly paved with steep inclines towards the top with little to no shade. Parking can be a nightmare. Small parking lot at the trailhead; additional small parking lot 0.25 miles away and larger parking lot 1+ miles away. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/0bxivXIqy4A

Olympic NP is very diverse, you get the mountain ranges on the north side, the lush rainforest in…read morethe southwest and the classic PNW coastline all in one park. We actually enjoyed some of the less crowded spots more than the main attractions. Parking can be very limited, so it's worth it to arrive very early, especially during peak season. Since there isn't a road cutting through the park, plan your accommodations accordingly to reduce driving each day. The dinning options are subpar in the area, and businesses close very early. It's a good idea to plan your meals ahead of time and have snacks on hand.