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Glines Canyon Overlook Trail
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 month ago
Glines Canyon Overlook Trail is in good condition, with no snow or bugs reported as of August 20. The road is suitable for all vehicles. A noteworthy feature of the overlook are the north and south concrete barriers, which serve as a stark reminder of the dramatic historical changes to the Elwha River system and its impact on access. The trail itself is described as being in good condition, though one report mentions difficulties with roots and rocks on a lower bypass trail, advising against biking on it.
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The road is reported to be suitable for all vehicles as of August 20. No issues with the road have been mentioned in recent reports.
The trail itself is described as being in good condition as of August 20. However, one report noted that a lower bypass trail was full of roots and rocks, and advised against biking on it.
The Glines Canyon Overlook features north and south concrete barriers. These barriers are highlighted as a vivid reminder of how quickly the Elwha River system has changed historically, impacting access to the area as of August 20.
The trail is reported to be snow-free and there were no bugs as of August 20. No more recent reports have mentioned any changes to these conditions.
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Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We carried/walked our bikes over the Elwha's lower bypass trail which was full of roots, rocks and one fallen tree. Next time we may try the upper bypass trail to see if it's any easier for transport...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
A short walk to Madison Falls is a must do before starting the hike to the overlook. A VERY BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL. The trail is just behind the parking lot.On a Wednesday at 9:00 there was plenty of par...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We had a wonderful hike with friends visiting from Sweden. They loved seeing the amazing flora of the area. The periodic sprinkles weren't a problem. We continued up the Olympic Hot Springs road fo...
Older7 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Lots of folks and dogs out enjoy the sun! The parking lot was getting close to full when we arrived around 11 a.m.The trail is in good shape overall. The official bypass trail looks great. The lower u...
Older8 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
I joined the Gray Wolf TC work party on the West Elwha Trail. My first time hiking this trail, and it was an absolute treat. The trail starts on private property, so please be respectful. Gray Wolf ha...
Older13 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Took a beautiful hike to see if any salmon had made it this far up the Elwha River—unfortunately, none spotted, but the hike itself was still wonderful. This was my first time skipping the bypass trai...
Older16 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
Hiked out late Friday night to the Altair picnic area to camp out by the Elwha for the night. Great night by the river. The moon came out to brighten up the night. Around 10:30 at night, two trail wor...
Older17 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
Lovely road walk through a forest with some beautiful outlooks.The parking lot had plenty of open spots when we arrived at around ten. The pit toilet didn’t smell too bad and it even had hand sanitize...
Older24 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
The Elwha River is stunning—easily one of my favorites among the Olympic rivers.My partner and I chose this hike to celebrate our birthday, and we couldn’t have picked a better day. The weather was pe...
Older25 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
This is a great "road" walk to the Elwha Dam Overlook. There is a short well marked bypass trail (about .7 miles) thru the forest with peek-a-boo views of the Elwha River and surrounding mountains. Th...