QuickDetails of Some past NLA trips in Olympic National Park
The High Divide and Seven Lakes basin
The High Divide and Seven Lakes basin
The High Divide and Seven Lakes basin
Spectacular alpine scenery. with meadows and lakes above treeline. Like the Enchanted Valley this is a scenic highlight of the Olympic National Park. We typically visit in August, when black bears can been seen grazing on blueberries and Mt. Olympus's snow glistens under blue skies. Due to it's alpine character, only a limited number of overnight camping permits are offered by the park on this route, but we take care of that. Llamas, which are mountain animals, step and graze lightly on the land and are allowed up here in places where horses are not.
Typical daily distance: 5 miles, with 2000 ft gain or loss.
Generally similar to this route:
The Enchanted Valley and Alpine beyond
The High Divide and Seven Lakes basin
The High Divide and Seven Lakes basin
We begin in an ancient temperate old growth forest, following the Quinault rainforest. Elk, kingfishers and many other wildlife sightings are common, especially in the morning. Anglers can enjoy fishing for Summer Steelhead Dolly Vardens or Sea Run cuthroat in the Quinault river. On day 2, we cross the river on a log bridge and enter the Enchanted Valley and visit it's Historic Chalet. Depending on rainfall, up to seven different waterfalls can be seen at once. For those desire to climb into the alpine, can enjoy thee different high passes with meadows that directly accessible from the valley.
Typical day: 5 miles with 700 foot gain or loss.
Quite similar to this route:
Elwha River Reborn and Historic Cabins
The High Divide and Seven Lakes basin
Elwha River Reborn and Historic Cabins
Highlights include the liberated and restored Elwha River, an abandoned National Park 'ghost cabin', the park's mules, historic wilderness log cabins and homesteads, Goblins Gate” a suspension bridges lots of wildlife a range of great day hiking options. This river is the biggest on the Peninsula and supports an amazing variety of wildlife. Trips are typically sunny, with cooling breezes and largely are largely mosquito free.
A typical day is ~7 miles with an. Elevation Gain: 700 feet of gain or less per day. A range of day hiking options. This trips is generally similar to: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/elwha-river