The park encompasses 922,000 acres, ranging in elevation from 0' to 7,965' above sea level. There are numerous Rain Forests which receive upto 133" of rain per year. Mountains and rugged Pacific Ocean coastline also highlight the park. There are a number of different entrances to the park with Visitor Centers. Roads into the higher elevations are closed in the wintertime and during inclimate weather.

Activities include camping, fishing, cross country skiing, biking, hiking and sightseeing. For further information contact Superintendent, Olympic National Park, 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362 or call (360) 452-0330.

All pictures on this page are from the Olympic National Park, using various film and digital cameras.

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From the road to Hurricane Ridge. This was attempted over Memorial Day weekend. Despite the time of year, when attempted from the morning the rangers at the visitor center advised me not to go because of snow conditions. I attempted it later in the afternoon, but only got within a few miles of the top. I turned around because of heavy rain and approaching darkness.
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Lake Crescent from Rt.101 looking west.
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Marymere Falls. This is a short hike from the Storm King Information Station.
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The rain forest along the trail to Marymere Falls.
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The rain forest and huge tree trunk along the trail to Marymere Falls.
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Tree tops in the Hoh Rain Forest on the west side of the park. This is from the Hall of Mosses Trail.
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Pacific Ocean and coastline from Rialto Beach. Take Rt. 101 to Rt. 110.
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Pacific Ocean and coastline from Rialto Beach.
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Further information can be found at the Olympic National Park GORP page or
Olympic National Park NPS page.