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Spruce Railroad Trail
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 month ago
The Spruce Railroad Trail is reportedly in good condition, with no snow reported as of August 16 and July 3. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and no significant bug issues were noted in the provided reports. The trail is popular, especially on weekends, with parking being overloaded by early afternoon on a Sunday in August. Expect to share the paved trail with bikes and dogs, and be prepared for crowds, particularly closer to Devil's Punchbowl. A single tree blowdown was reported near the west trailhead as of July 3, requiring dismounting from bikes to get under it.
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Parking can be significantly overloaded on Sundays, with cars parked beyond designated areas and up the road. Arriving earlier in the day is recommended if you plan to visit on a weekend, as parking was full by two o'clock in August.
A single tree blowdown was reported near the west trailhead as of July 3, requiring cyclists to dismount and go under it. Otherwise, the trail was described as being in great shape.
The trail can be very crowded, especially on weekends and as you get closer to attractions like Devil's Punchbowl. It is popular with hikers, bikers, and dogs, so be prepared to share the space.
The trail features two tunnels, which were described as 'spooky' by one visitor on July 3. These tunnels are a notable feature of the Spruce Railroad Trail experience.
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Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Loaded full of people on a Sunday in August (as to be expected). Arriving at two o'clock the parking lot was overloaded, with cars parked well beyond the designated area, well up the road. Be prepared...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We biked from Fairholme Campground to the Spruce Railroad Trail and then took it to Devil's Punchbowl. The trail was mostly in great shape with one tree blowdown close to the west trailhead. Had to ge...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Easy hike on a paved trail. The part of the trail that went to Devils Punchbowl was a typical gravel/tree root trail, but was easy to navigate.I went early and had devils punch bowl to myself for abou...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
I walked from the West trailhead. Mine was the first car in the lot at 7:30 a.m. When I left at around 10, only one other car had pulled in.
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
beautiful
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
A gorgeous day to hike along Lake Crescent on this lovely, paved trail. Recommend going early in the day to avoid crowds. There were butterflies everywhere and the water is crystal clear. Just a wonde...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
I walked the Spruce Railroad Trailstarting at the WEST trailhead, for the second time. It was a rainy day, so I only walked 4 miles. My car was the only one in the parking lot from 8 - 10 a.m. It’s...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Last year I visited Lake Crescent and made a mistake - I didn’t bring a bike! So exactly one year later, I came back without repeating my past mistakes. The route has very little elevation gain and of...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
I walked the Spruce Railroad Trailstarting at the WEST trailhead, something I’d never done before. It was 3 miles to the Devil’s Punchbowl, my turnaround point, for a very easy and beautiful 6-mile h...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We hit the trail on one of those rare, perfect sunny days that practically begs you to keep walking. The path itself is wide, smooth, and fully paved from trailhead to trailhead—ideal for bikes, strol...