Enchanted Valley via East Fork Quinault River
1 week ago
Fall color is stunning, valley teeming with yellows and reds
3 this month · 41 reports
Hoh River Trail to Five Mile Island
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 week ago
The Hoh River Trail to Five Mile Island is in excellent condition, with no significant obstacles reported by recent hikers. The trail is well-maintained, with one report noting it was "immaculate" and nicely brushed as of September 18. All reports from July to mid-September indicate the trail is snow-free. Road access to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, though be prepared for potential entrance station delays, with one report detailing a 2.5-hour wait on a long weekend. Wildlife sightings have included hares, quail, grey jays, frogs, slugs, chickadees, elk, and deer. There are two hornet nests to be aware of: one unmarked before OGS and another nicely flagged, which most hikers avoid by taking a wide berth. Berries are ripening along the trail, and wildflowers are mostly past their peak.
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What hikers ask about Hoh River Trail to Five Mile Island
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The trail is in excellent condition, with reports describing it as 'immaculate' and well-brushed as of September 18. It is snow-free and has minor obstacles that pose few problems.
The road is suitable for all vehicles. However, be aware of potential delays at the entrance station, with one report detailing a 2.5-hour wait on a long weekend.
There are two hornet nests noted on the trail. One is before OGS and is not flagged, while the second is flagged and most hikers give it a wide berth.
Crowds can be a factor, particularly on weekends. One report from September 5 described a 2.5-hour wait at the entrance station, and another from July 10 mentioned the parking lot was full by 9:15 AM, with the ranger already directing people to park on the road.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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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...
Recent2 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
This isn't a trip report, rather a tragedy report lol.I had permits to camp at Glacier Meadow, my intention was to photograph the glacier at night with the milkyway over Mt Olympus.when I checked the ...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Single overnight with two hammocks at Happy Four, just beyond Five Mile. Really lovely hike—we saw hare, quail, grey jays, frogs, slugs, chickadees, and more. Happy Four had easy river access but prot...
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...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
We arrived at 9:15 on Friday morning and just beat the rush. They are metering entrance, and it took about 20 minutes to get through the gate. Once through, there was a ranger helping people park. ...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
hiked past Five Mile Island and camped at Lewis Meadow, which is about 7 more miles from Five Mile. definitely worth it if you want more solitude and wide open spacesanyways, phenomenal trail. low ele...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Glorious day with blue skies, sparkly river and lush trees, mosses and ferns. What extraordinary trees, especially the grove of cedars. Took about 4 hrs and 15 minutes round trip.
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Climbed Mount Olympus over the weekend with my teamHoh River trail is straight forward, few trees down and a few sections washed out but a new trail has been established.Blue glacier is already meltin...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Did a 2-night backpacking trip along the Hoh River starting on Friday 05/22 and ending on Saturday 05/24. I got to the trail head parking area at around 1pm that Friday, coming from North Seattle. The...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Finally bagged the last of the day-hike-able falls on the Olympic Waterfalls Tour list - Mineral Creek Falls on the Hoh River Trail. We followed the trail about 2.5 miles out to the falls, which are b...