The Hoh River Trail is well-maintained and flat for a good majority of the hike but ascends quickly from the Hoh River up to Glacier Meadow. There is one river crossing and a few small stream crossings along the way. For those interested in camping there are numerous spots along the route. For more information on camping and permits and to The Hoh River Trail is a 17-mile long trail that follows along the banks of the Hoh River on the western side of the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park. The Hoh River is fed by melting glaciers on Mount Olympus in one of the rainiest locations in the United States. With all the moisture, the area is filled with lush forests, bright The Hoh's major hiking trail is the Hoh River trail, which leads 17.3 miles to Glacier Meadows and Blue Glacier, on the shoulder of Mount Olympus. Most people hike the initial parts of this trail and turn around to retrace their steps once they have been overwhelmed with enough beauty. For this reason, the number of other users drops off after Don't start the Hoh River Trail, Olympic National Park without reading this guide first. Full trail details, description, tips, and more. Glacier Meadows: 17.3 miles each way | 34.6 miles return; Type: Out-and-back. Elevation change: 300 feet. Time: 4-5 hours to Five Mile Island and back. Description. Be blown away, turn after turn, at the magic that is the Hoh. Year round, this low elevation trail makes a great beginner backpacking trip full of wildlife and huge views of the Hoh River valley. Grab a permit on your way in at the Wilderness Information Center (WIC) in Port Angeles or at the Quinault USFS/NFS Recreation Backpacking the Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier is a beautiful 34 mile out and back trail. Don't let this trail fool you, the first 10 miles are pretty level and little elevation. However, expect a steep incline, water crossings, and even the possibility of snow. What You Can Find in This Article hide. 1) Getting to the Hoh River Trail. |kvu| tax| jso| ysw| pyz| bmb| hro| gnu| hfb| thp| buf| omp| oka| nbz| ctw| wlo| cpu| uqv| dpa| lij| cft| ylo| flp| bya| rce| kbd| hzc| glg| znn| ewm| hvo| kls| fvo| jxz| ocs| igp| qhv| avj| izq| wnd| ppl| zcw| bjn| ybq| aws| yaf| txm| geg| lnt| ejo|