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4.6 (68 reviews)

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Magnificent Marymere Falls!
Hannah S.

If Tim Burton ever built a hiking trail, it would be like this one! Gothic black root balls of twisted trees rise up out of blood-red debris on the forest floor - their sinuous branches stretching across the sky, dripping with thick, verdant moss. The nearest mountain is called Storm King - and the Storm King Ranger Station is a lonely little log cabin tucked away to the side - like one you'd see the main characters escaping to in a horror movie. Even the magnificent reward at the end - Marymere Falls - sits hidden away behind these moss covered guardians at the end of a tortured, winding staircase up the hill. All along the way, mist lingers amongst the trees, adding to the ominous ambiance. It's easy to see how ghost stories are born after wandering along this marvelously sinister and captivating trail. It will forever be one of my absolute favorites! Marymere falls is 90.5 feet tall and the creek that feeds the falls - Falls Creek - flows down into Barnes Creek which is beautiful in and of itself with is milky blue frigid waters. The two lovely wooden bridges on the trail cross each one and have more incredible views. According to AllTrails, the trail is just over 1.5 miles long with an elevation gain of just over 300 feet. However - there are lots of interesting trail offshoots and Lake Crescent is also in the same area so I ended up doing around 3.5 miles with over 400 feet elevation gain. The gains are gradual and the trails are so well maintained that I found them to be quite easy. So much to explore and I barely scratched the surface! The trailhead for Storm King is also along the way and definitely on my hiking bucket list. Not to mention how awesome Lake Crescent is - so I have no doubt I'll be back. This particular trail is one of the first just inside the entrance to Olympic National Park. So you have to pay to enter the park or use your parks pass. There are lots of clean restrooms, picnic tables with incredible views, and plenty of parking spots.

Amanda M.

Beautiful waterfall and hike Start at the parking lot by the storm king ranger stations. It is about a mile walk to the waterfall. There is a bridge to cross. Most of the trail is flat elevation until you get closer to the waterfall and then there is some incline.

Gorgeous views at every corner
Ashley S.

If you can do one hike in this area, make it this one! Old growth forest with tiny little mushrooms and moss, tall trees, the river, and then gorgeous steps leading up to a stunning cascading waterfall. It's such an easy hike compared to the views you get the whole way.

Anita T.

Nice, fairly short hike for those who want to experience the beauty of good sized waterfall without a long trek. Hubby and I enjoyed the hike, there were some cool trees to see on the way. About 2/3 of the way, there is a neat narrow wooden foot bridge (past the larger one). And then the workout begins! We were convinced this was a walk in the park before this point, as we saw lots of families with toddlers and older middle aged couples. But be warned there is a quite a climb as you near the falls. The trail is well done though, with steps carved into the earth. We're not avid hikers or athletes, but we made it. For those not in top shape, don't give up! Just take it slow and drink your water ( our mistake was not bringing any and being thirsty). Falls was nice, not the most grand we've seen, but we'll worth the quick trip.

Walking through the forest
Courtney L.

* Summer Flashback * If you're visiting Lake Crescent, it's worth hiking the trail to Marymere Falls. The trail is family-friendly and only 1.8 miles round trip. I enjoy hikes that are tame, don't require hiking boots, and are suitable for kids and seniors. This one fits the bill! Also, restrooms were conveniently located nearby, so that's a bonus. We arrived at about 9:00AM and parked in the lot by the boat launch. It definitely pays off to get there earlier in the morning. When we returned after our hike, the parking area was full. At the beginning of the trail, you'll walk adjacent to the lake for a bit before entering a tunnel that takes you into the old-growth forest. Approximately the first 75% of the trail follows a pretty flat dirt path that crosses over two short bridges. The final quarter of the trail involves some stairs that are sandy with wooden platforms. The steps are relatively tall and somewhat steep, but they were not too bad and I just used the railing for stability. Our short climb led us straight to the first viewpoint. The waterfall is nice with surrounding rockery, moss and forest as the backdrop. Most people stay for just a few minutes to snap a couple photos and then head back down the trail. You can continue up another set of stairs to view the falls from even higher up. At this point, you are almost reaching the height of some of the trees. However, the first viewpoint is honestly much better since you can clearly see a full view of the waterfall. I can't say this was the most stunning waterfall I've seen, but it was a pretty easy trek to get there. We didn't encounter many bugs either, and the forest provided a lot of shade. I couldn't ask for a better hiking experience!

David H.

The hike to the falls is incredible! A very well maintained trail meanders through dense old growth forest with dozens of evergreen trees with heights of 200 feet plus, and girths of ten feet in some cases. The trail is quite easy until the very last 100 yards to the falls which is steep and rough. I thought the prettiest view was from under the foot bridge where the roughest portion of the trail begins.

Jennifer N.

Marymere Falls were a nice, shorter option on our 2nd day in Olympic National Park. The day prior, we had done quite a few miles and not up for anything too long. Access to the falls are from the lot at the Storm King Ranger station at Lake Crescent. The ranger station isn't always staffed but there are water fountains and restrooms. On a Thursday morning, the lot was nearly full. The trail itself is mostly flat with a short staircase at the end. The forest leading up to the falls is quite scenic so it makes the whole journey fun. Once you're done at the falls, it's worth it to go down to the lakeshore dock for amazing views. The whole trail is 1.75 miles out and back and we saw people of varying ages along the trail enjoying the forest and falls.

Marymere Falls Trail - an adorable welcoming
Kim R.

A lovely falls in a beautiful setting accessed via a wonderful trail! We started the trail at the Storm King Rangers Station and completed a loop using the return trail back towards the lodge. The trail starts wide and flat in a stunning forest setting (once you cross under the road), narrowing as it crosses a couple bridges ascending stairs up Marymere. You take a small lollipop loop up to a higher viewing platform and back around. While the falls isn't huge by PNW standards, it is quaint with a sorta magical feel due to its positioning and the surrounding forest. There are gorgeous trees, scurrying critters, and the peaceful sounds of Barnes Creek from start to finish. While the stairs could be limiting to some, it's only a short trek to the falls...mostly flat and well-maintained. The gorgeous Lake Crescent to soak in and the nature trail around the lodge make for a fabulous stop. Definitely recommend!

Parking lot
Brian F.

Marymere Falls was definitely a more family-friendly hike compared to its neighbor Mount Storm King. They both start at the same trailhead until they fork off in different directions. The trailhead was just south of Lake Crescent which also had parking lots and restrooms. The total distance for the hike was about ~2 miles roundtrip and was mostly flat. There were a couple of bridges and a lot of stairs to get to the view point but it wasn't difficult. In fact, we saw multiple groups of elementary schoolers doing this hike. The waterfall itself was nice although it wasn't as big as others I've seen. Overall, if you're doing the Mount Storm King trail you might as well do this short hike too if you have the energy. Even if you don't go on Mount Storm King, you can still enjoy the waterfall with the entire family.

Mushroom
Rafid D.

A great hike with a nice view kf the river and couple small bridges to cross. Ends with a majestic waterfall.

Amber E.

Such a gorgeous hike with the old growth forest, wooden bridges, wildlife and beautiful waterfalls. It's a relatively easy 2 mile roundtrip hike. I have to say I found it a lot easier when I was 20 yrs younger, even carrying my 2-1/2 month baby strapped to my chest, but I think that's a "me thing." Totally recommend. Arrive early for best parking, and consider a picnic lunch at Crescent lake afterward.

Marymere Falls Trail - Olympic National Park
John D.

Fall of the Wild If you're in the Olympic Park area and only have time for one hike--then Marymere Falls is calling your name. The Good: *If you like waterfalls, then this is a good 'un! *Beyond the Falls themselves, this surrounding forest is just as spectacular--if not more so--than the actual Hoh Rainforest** section of Olympic. *Easy ±2-mile round-trip hike from start to finish *The trail itself is only a short 30-minute drive from Port Angeles and 45 minutes from Sequim. *Restrooms at the beginning of the trail The Meh: *There are some pretty steep steps once you get to the Falls, but if you have issues with stairs, you don't technically need to ascend them to enjoy the Falls. The Ugly: *We almost skipped this hike! We didn't initially plan on coming here but decided what the heck. Missing this is a travesty! TLDR: Must-see area when visiting the PNW! **I'm not 100% sure if this trail is technically part of the Hoh Rainforest, but as far as I could tell, it isn't, but I'm probably wrong.

Tiffany Y.

This is a great falls to visit in the Lake Crescent area. We did this hike after Mount Storm King (the 2 trailheads are the same for a little bit before branching apart). It was decently crowded since we were there later in the morning, but still very peaceful and enjoyable. The falls are TALL, beautiful, and you are surrounded by a gorgeous forest. What more could you ask for?

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Hurricane Ridge - Saw Mt. Baker on the way to Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge

4.7(105 reviews)
16.7 mi

I enjoyed my day here at Hurricane Ridge. Even the 17 mile drive from Port Angeles was a beautiful…read moredrive. I was able to pull over at a couple of the scenic stops along the way. At an elevation of 5,242 feet, Hurricane Ridge is one of the two most visited areas in Olympic National Park. The Hoh Rainforest is the other one. Activities include hiking, skiing and snowboarding. Some people come up here just for the views. The main visitor center for the park is located at the beginning of the drive on Hurricane Ridge Road in Port Angeles. Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. I drove up here to hike the popular 3.4-mile out-and-back Hurricane Hill Trail. There are other trails in this area including a couple of easy nature trails. The Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge and Visitor Center was sadly destroyed by fire in 2023. The park put a temporary structure in its place with a ranger on site to answer questions. There are shuttles that will take you up here from Port Angeles if you don't want to do the drive. The view of the surrounding mountain range from Hurricane Ridge is amazing. You might see wildlife like Mule Deer wandering around. The entrance stations into Olympic National Park are on Hurricane Ridge Road right after you pass by the Olympic National Park Visitor Center. Sometimes there can be a line of cars at these stations.

If you are visiting the Olympic National Park, you must visit Hurricane Ridge. The scenery is…read moresurreal and the trail is exceptional. The trail is well paved with lots of room. Be advised the trail is approximately 1 1/2 miles uphill, at approximately 5000 feet elevation, so be prepared for the steep climb.

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Hurricane Ridge - Klahhane Ridge Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Klahhane Ridge Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

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Heart O' The Hills Campground

4.6(7 reviews)
16.7 mi

Beautiful campground so close to town, yet feels very secluded. We drove through each loop multiple…read moretimes searching out a spot. Best suited to tent camping as a majority of the sites have shorter paved drives that are quite uneven. Would definitely be hard for longer rigs. First come only, and to get your site you must either log into the system (with limited cell service) or write your entire credit card info onto the form and leave it to be processed...no cash. Not so much a fan of that notion. We took the Heart o the Forest trail available from the top loop, although we didn't take it to the end. An out & back, narrow, with lovely trees. Overall a nice forested campground, with loads of sites of varied shapes and sizes and levels of privacy.

On our tour of the Olympic Peninsula this was our first stop. It made for a great first night and…read moreis just outside of Port Angeles. We arrived late on a weekday night after working a full day on the Eastside. This campground is first come first serve so we couldn't really plan ahead and had to hope there would still be something available. Even though we arrived only a few hours before dark we were able to find a really nice campsite nestled in the woods. There are several loops with nice sized camp sites for both tent and Rv camping. We found a lovely private site that was clean and free of litter and well maintained of debris. Each site is surrounded by gorgeous trees for privacy, mossy rocks, and peaceful forest views. After getting set up we enjoyed a restful and quiet night. The bathrooms were well maintained and there was also water for cleaning our dishes. Each loop seemed to have its own bathroom and garbage sites which was super convenient. We saw several deer, birds, and other little critters on our brief night's stay and look forward to coming back to visit them soon.

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City Pier - Female Surf Scoter coming in for a splash landing off the pier - ten out of ten!! LOL!!

City Pier

4.2(22 reviews)
17.2 mi

The pier is definitely worth a stroll if you're in the downtown area. There are tons of waterfowl…read moreso it's great for all you birders out there - and you'll get beautiful views of the inner harbor and the Olympic mountains. Apparently the fishing is really great too and the pier is well suited to it. It's located in the heart of downtown on the waterfront near most of PA's shops and restaurants. It's right next to the Wharf which is also worth a visit as it has restaurants and art galleries. There's a map of the historic waterfront trail near the entrance to Hollywood Beach which is also right off to the right of the pier and a nice stroll too. Theres a Marine Science Center which is probably really fun for the kids (was closed when I visited). Alongside the pier there's seating and a covered stage - the city holds a "Concerts on the Pier" series Wednesday nights in the summer. And the pier and stage can even be rented for public events! There's a small-ish parking lot right at the entrance with free, timed parking. But there can be some shady characters milling around in that area so I would recommend keeping an eye on your vehicle and don't leave anything valuable inside.

Nice place to walk around the waterfront. Some restaurants nearby and the whaft building is pretty…read morecool. Quick stop for food and rest

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City Pier - Female Surf Scoter coming in for a splash landing off the pier - ten out of ten!! LOL!!

Female Surf Scoter coming in for a splash landing off the pier - ten out of ten!! LOL!!

City Pier - Views of the Wharf from the pier

Views of the Wharf from the pier

City Pier - Yikes! Don't think I'd swim at the beach then lol

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Yikes! Don't think I'd swim at the beach then lol

Adventures Through Kayaking

Adventures Through Kayaking

4.8(47 reviews)
13.7 mi

Originally booked the 130pm half day sea kayaking tour online. Received a call the next day saying…read morethe 130pm tour was already full for the next few days (not sure why it let me book online then). But luckily I was able to be flexible and switch to the morning tour (they gave me a day's notice). The staff on the phone said it would be much less windy anyway...which definitely turned out to be true and I was so glad for it bc it would've been chilly otherwise! They're doing great on the Covid safety measures as much as possible. Instead of parking at the office and riding a bus to the bay, they just have you either follow the guide in his vehicle with the kayaks or give you an address/coordinates for your gps. It was easy to keep up with our guide. Everyone wore masks until we got into our own individual kayaks. Very easy to practice social distancing in this setting! The office was very easy to find, right off the highway and even has a winery right next door (and was highly recommended by the host at my inn). Plenty of parking everywhere we went. After a brief safety talk and bit of equipment orientation, we launched from a rocky beach in Freshwater Bay and went out into the Strait of San Juan de Fuca. It was absolutely gorgeous weather - sunny and calm and a perfect temperature. The water was insanely clear! We saw jellyfish and kelp crabs and all manner of birds! We even sampled a little bit of the kelp haha! Our guide, Chris, was so knowledgeable and he made the tour interesting and really fun! There's even a little cave you can swoop through if you have one of the smaller kayaks! I highly recommend you bring sturdy water shoes and waterproof camera!

Absolutely amazing! We kayaked on Lake Crescent and had the best time. Everyone at the shop was so…read morekind getting us ready. Our guide was so much fun and very knowledgeable about the area. Kayaking Lake Crescent was the highlight of our trip! We saw bald eagles, lots of birds, baby geese, and baby ducks!

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Adventures Through Kayaking
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