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Hoh River

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Backpack - Hoh River

An easy 2-night, 3-day backpack trip along the Hoh River. We'll camp both nights at Five mile camp. On the second day, we'll day hike 10 miles round-trip to Olympus Guard Station and back. On day 3, we'll hike out and head home. This trip is a great opportunity for B3 students but is open to all.

Contacts

Michele Ritala
Michele Ritala
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 18.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 mph

We'll meet at the Hoh Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 22.  It takes at least 4 hours to drive to the Hoh Visitor Center from downtown Seattle, not counting breaks, so you may want to stay nearby the night before. I have reserved a car camp at  Willaby Campground on Lake Quinault  for Thursday, June 21 and can take 3 hikers in my car Friday afternoon to share the campsite. 

The cost for Five Mile Camp permit is $8.00 per person per night. By registering for this trip, you agree to reimburse the leader $16.00.

If you work a Monday-Friday schedule, you'll need to take Friday, June 22 off.

Route/Place

Hoh River


  • Custom Correct Seven Lakes Basin - Hoh
    Green Trails Seven Lakes Basin/Mt Olympus Climb No. 133S
    Green Trails Mt Tom No. 133
    Green Trails Mount Olympus No. 134
    Custom Correct Mount Olympus Climber's Map
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:

  • Tent with footprint/ground tarp
  • Complete rain gear including rain pants and jacket
  • Stove and fuel
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Water filter
  • There are bear wires for hanging food at Five Mile Camp
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • there is a toilet at Five Mile Camp
  • Be prepared for mosquitoes and other bugs
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