Sol Duc, Lake Crescent, and Hurricane Ridge Guided Tour in Olympic National Park

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9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This 9 Hour Guided Tour begins with a scenic drive through the Elwha Valley and around Lake Crescent to reach the Sol Duc River Valley. At the Sol Duc, we will enjoy a two mile guided hike to Sol Duc Falls, one of Olympic National Park's most picturesque waterfalls. After exploring the Sol Duc, our guests will wrap up the morning explorations at Lake Crescent, a stunning, glacier-carved lake that is outlined by beautiful mountains. From the historic Lake Crescent Lodge, guests can enjoy time on trail hiking or enjoy the views from the well-positioned lodge. After stopping in Port Angeles, our tour continues with a scenic drive from sea-level to 5,242 feet elevation atop Hurricane Ridge. Upon arrival, our guide will lead a guided hike along the subalpine nature trails to enjoy views of the meadows, peaks, and river valleys of the Olympic Mountains.

What's Included

Commercially Authorized Tour Guide
Olympic National Park Entrance Fees
Roundtrip shuttle ticket for Olympic National Park Bus
Gratuities
Picnic lunches will be available for purchase during our scheduled stop or guests can pack their own lunch.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
720 Marine Dr

Our meet-up location is at our Olympic Hiking Co. Tour Building at 720 Marine Drive, Port Angeles, WA 98363.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sol Duc Falls

    Our Naturalist Guide will lead a 2 mile roundtrip guided hike to Sol Duc Falls, a beautiful 48 foot waterfall within a forested river canyon in Olympic National Park.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Lake Crescent

    After exploring the Sol Duc, we will typically visit Lake Crescent for 1-2 hours to visit the historic Lake Crescent Lodge property, enjoy the lakeside views, and explore its nearby hiking trails.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hurricane Ridge

    We will conclude our explorations by visiting Hurricane Ridge during the afternoon. Our Naturalist Guide will lead a guided hiking tour along various trails from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. Guest hike as much or as little as they want for up to 3 miles.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Olympic Hiking Co. operates the tour rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather not permitted.
  • Mountain weather forecast can be unpredictable, please bring extra clothing as a precaution
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Our meet-up location is in Port Angeles, WA, which is the main epicenter for exploring Olympic National Park. Please note that this is about a 3 hour one-way trip from Seattle.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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