Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road

driving directions

Head east on the Dosewallips River Road from US 101. It's about 10 mi to the trailhead where the road is washed out.

on the trail

Hike east along the river on the abandoned Dosewalips Road. Staring at 600 ft, the road is nearly flat for the first mile or so and then gradually climbs to 1,600 feet at the Dosewalips Camp 5.5 mi from the trailhead. From the camp, there is the 1.1 mi, 100 ft elevation gain Dosewallips Terrace Nature Trail.

notes

• This is great as both a day hike for any portion of the road/trail or as an easy weekend backpacking trip.
• For those with extra energy, the nature trail  loop at the camp is a nice addition.
• For those wanting a workout, the Lake Constance Trailhead is 4 mi from the road washout/trailhead at 1,400 ft. It's 2.2 mi one-way and 3,300 ft of elevation gain.

• Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Day Hiking, Trail Running
• Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast.

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Length: 11.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
• High Point: 1,600 ft

• Land Manager: Olympic National Park
• Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fee
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12

Map

Recommended Maps:

• Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
• Green Trails The Brothers No. 168
• Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
• Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S

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• Dosewallips River
• Lake Constance

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