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Olympic Hot Springs
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 month ago
The road to Olympic Hot Springs is accessible for all vehicles up to a washout approximately 0.8 miles before the usual parking area, as of August 29. Hikers with bikes can utilize a bypass trail just before the washout. The trail itself is in good condition and snow-free. No bugs have been reported. Bear hang cables at Boulder Creek are being decommissioned, so bear canisters are required for overnight stays and are available for free at the Port Angeles ranger station.
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What hikers ask about Olympic Hot Springs
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The road is suitable for all vehicles until a washout occurs about 0.8 miles before the parking area, according to a report from August 29. Hikers with bikes can take a bypass trail before this washout.
Yes, for overnight stays at Boulder Creek, be aware that the bear hang cables are being decommissioned. You will need to use a bear canister, which can be rented for free at the ranger station in Port Angeles, as of September 26.
As of August 29, the gravel trail has a few small creek crossings. It is also noted that the trail can get muddy, so bringing flip-flops is recommended.
No bugs have been reported on the trail according to the latest reports from August 29 and September 26. The trail is also reported to be snow-free.
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Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
If you are planning an overnight at Boulder Creek, be aware the bear hang cables are being decommissioned. You will need a bear can and they are available for FREE at the ranger station in Port Angele...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Revisiting a favorite gem in ONP after a couple years.You can pick up an overnight permit at the wilderness ranger station in Port Angeles, which includes a bear can rental. If you're overnighting, pa...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
This trip is always fantastic! I do believe that that I forgot my Sunski sunglasses at the upper hot spring when I was changing! If anyone finds them please message me on IG @taylorstrongg :)
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
I went to spend a night at Boulder Creek campground, and to see the hot springs and possibly Boulder Creek Falls, about 4 miles up the Appleton Pass trail.I caught the first ferry out of Kingston, and...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
TLDR: walked Bogachiel SP at the highway, to Madison Falls (Elwha) TH. start tues exit sat. Zero snow on High Divide ridge. 62 miles, 13000 ascentNearly all flagged trail issues are on Bogachiel Rive...
Older6 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Trailhead:Road to the trailhead is paved and the parking lot is gravel. Plenty of parking when I arrived around noon on a Friday.Bike Approach:I biked the road up to the cutoff trail. At the cutoff tr...
Older9 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Some sections of the lower bypass trail are washed out. There was snow past the Appleton trailhead, along with several fallen trees and branches. The sketchiest part was just before the Crystal Creek ...
Older10 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
No recent trip reports so I thought I’d share. Road in to the Madison Falls trailhead was totally fine—arrived in the lot around 9:30 to about six cars. We rode our bikes (gravel, hybrid, and electric...
Older14 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Getting to the hot springs has been a long time goal and the closure of the road and washout of the bridge by the Elwha Ranger Station means that this is a day long or overnight commitment. I always l...
Older14 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
With the Olympic Hot Springs Road closed from the washout, we opted to ride our e-bikes the first 8.5 miles from the parking lot at the Maiden Falls Trailhead up to the Boulder Creek/Olympic Hot Sprin...