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Explore the endless opportunities to connect with the Olympic National Forest.

Recreation

The Olympic National Forest offers diverse recreation opportunities for everyone. Experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Wilderness areas offer solitude and a chance to experience the rich biodiversity of the Olympic Peninsula.

Trails pages are currently not available. In the mean time, many of our fantastic partners do have resources on their websites to help you plan your trip. We recommend checking the trailhead pages below for the authoritative information on pass and fee requirements, closures, and other rules.  You may also visit one of our partners' pages for more information on conditions and what to expect. The Forest Service does not monitor or validate the information on these partner pages, and most rely on user input, so please use caution and prepare for all possible conditions.

Washington Trails Association hiking guides and trip reports have information on most non-motorized trails across the forest. 

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Bear Gulch Day Use Area

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities
Bear Gulch is a beautiful and popular picnic area situated next to the scenic North Fork Skokomish River on north side of Lake Cushman Reservoir. A few picnic tables and a vault toilet are available.…

Big Creek Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Campsites will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The 64 camp units are spaced for privacy in a second-growth forested area. Big Creek, a small stream, is adjacent to the campground. Fires in…

Big Creek Campground Trail #827

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
This trail provides a gentle mile-long loop around Big Creek Campground. Nice views of Big Creek from trail. The trail follows the perimeter of the campground and crosses Big Creek at two locations.

Big Creek Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
Picnic shelter is available with 6 tables and stoves at Big Creek Trailhead & Picnic area within Big Creek Campground.Provides access to:Big Creek Campground Trail #827 - a gentle 1-mile loop…

Big Creek Upper Loop #827.1

Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
This trail passes through mature second growth and affords the hiker an excellent walk in the forest. Upper Big Creek Loop Trail #827.1 makes a four-mile loop around Big Creek Basin. To access the…

Big Quilcene area

Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
A true vision of a Pacific Northwest Forest, the Big Quilcene area is home to big trees, rushing rivers and rolling fog lines. With a multitude of hiking opportunities, the trails in the Big Quilcene…

Big Spruce Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
Drive one mile beyond the Pacific Ranger District, Quinault office on South Shore Road to reach the trailhead. From the trailhead along South Shore Road take a .3 mile stroll to enjoy the World's…

Bogachiel - Ira Spring Wetland Trail

Hiking
The Ira Spring Wetland Trail splits left from Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail #825 just beyond the trailhead and connects back with the Bogachiel River Trail at Kahkwa Creek about 0.2 miles before the…

Bogachiel Rain Forest River Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Provides access to: Bogachiel Rain Forest River Trail #825 and Ira Spring Wetland Trail which create a loop option. Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail follows the Bogaciel River and enters Olympic…

Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail #825

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Explore a lush temperate rain forest on easy to moderate hikes through old growth, hanging mosses, fern, maple, and wetlands. The Bogachiel is one of four Olympic ‘rain forest’ valleys. (The…