Hiking in Olympics

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Posted by Terry Lang on June 21, 2008 at 2:39 PM

I have a friend who is looking for good hiking trails in the Olympics that lend themselves to photography. Since I don't hike anymore after knee replacement surgery, I told him that I would ask around. Any hints? Thanks, Terry

Posted by Chris Hodney on June 21, 2008 at 6:13 PM

Terry,
I'm researching hiking/backpacking in the area as well, and found these following discussions helpful. I'm focusing on Ruby, Rialto, Second Beach, and the Sol Duc river area. Hoping to make it up to Obstruction Point, but doubt the snow has cleared up enough. You might send these links to your friend.

http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/bbs.cgi?a=vm&mr=7006&CGISESSID=69b78ea85ba7dfdd408a12d72243bc31&u=14468

http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/bbs.cgi?a=vm&mr=19477&CGISESSID=69b78ea85ba7dfdd408a12d72243bc31&u=14468

Posted by Barbara Boyd on June 23, 2008 at 12:18 PM

Terry,

"The Olympics" includes a pretty big chunk of very diverse territory . . . can you provide some specifics on where your friend plans to go (Hoh, beaches, Hurricane Ridge, leeward Olympics)? What type/length of hiking does he want to do?

Posted by IngeW on June 24, 2008 at 1:17 AM

As Barbara said, the Olympics is a pretty big place. It totally depends on what time of the season you are headed over there. If you are going late enough, the Deer Park area, and Grand Valley are awesome. Rialto/Ruby/Second Beach are great with little/no hiking, especially at low tide. If you have time for a couple day hike, the Enchanted Valley up the Quinault River is supposed to be spectacular. I've only gone about half way on a one night trip, which was pretty remarkable in itself. Enjoy.