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Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 week ago
The Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier is in excellent condition, with reports from August 31 and September 18 highlighting a well-maintained and brushed path. Snow-free conditions are expected, and the road is suitable for all vehicles. Several reports mention minor obstacles like a dry riverbed at mile 12 that is not well-flagged, and some step-over and scrunch-under logs between the High Bridge and Elk Lake. Hornet and yellow jacket nests have been noted, with one particularly close to the trail before OGS, and another well-flagged near Elk Lake. Water sources are abundant, but one report advises against using silty water. Crowds can be significant, especially at the trailhead, so early starts are recommended, July 16, July 17. The climb to Elk Lake is strenuous, and the final approach to Blue Glacier involves a steep, rocky, and exposed section with a ladder climb that can experience delays, July 16.
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Recent1 week ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Do I hate driving 4.5 hours to the Hoh? Yes. Do I hate crowds and waking up ridiculously early just to avoid a line at a national park entrance station? Also yes. So if I’m voluntarily coming back two...
Recent3 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Foremost, hiking on the Hoh River Trail makes me happy. It has an incredible variety of greens, browns and blue, in an amazing array of textures.I camped at Olympus Guard Station Camp. The few other c...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
The Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier.A friend and I did this as a 4 day, 37 miles round trip. Every bit worth it! The trip and the glacier were extraordinary. We were fortunate to have perfect weath...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Made it to Elk Lake on the second day. Trail conditions were excellent, muddy in some spots and a little over grown in others but overall not bad. The upper portion of the trail is not for the “faint ...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
I did a three night backpack up to Glacier Meadows, with the first night spent at Lewis Meadows. Mosquitoes were really bad, especially at Glacier Meadows.To get into the park at the Hoh, it's a one c...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Spent four incredible days on this trail. Some details that might be relevant to others:We waited about an hour to get to the guard post to get into the park, and this was noon on a rainy Thursday - I...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
I lost a purple North Face hardshell jacket somewhere on the way down the Hoh River Trail between ~3 miles in and Lewis Meadows (10.5 miles in). If anyone finds it please email me at danielhenley88@gm...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Headed up the trail to Lewis meadows Monday the 22nd and stayed overnight by the river. Spotted many deer while I was there and heard reports of bear sightings from other backpackers. Many spots at Le...
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Climb of Olympus. 6/19-6/22. Summit 6/21.Day 0: Camp at Bogachiel SPDay 1: TH->Lewis MeadowDay 2: Lewis Meadow->Glacier MeadowDay 3: Summit. Planned to descend to elk lake. Ended up staying extr...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Our team of four - ImmortalGrinch, MountainMermaid, FriendlyFox, and Woodpecker - took on Mt Olympus. Reading past trip reports, it looked like groups that took four days for a summit attempt had enjo...