Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road
Dosewallips River via the Abandoned National Park Road is a moderate day hike of 13 miles round trip with 1,200 feet of elevation gain. This hike parallels the Dosewallips River and showcases the fall foliage. It is an easy hike along the abandonded National Park road that offers many opportunities for photos.
getting there
Head east on the Dosewallips River Road from US-101. It's about 9 miles to the trailhead where the road is washed out (600 ft).
on the trail
Hike east along the river on the abandoned Dosewalips Road. Staring at 500 ft, the road is nearly flat for the first couple miles and then gradually climbs to 1,700 feet at the Dosewalips Camp 6.5 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 5 miles 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: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- 1,600 ft
- Land Manager: Olympic National Park
- Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fee
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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Upcoming Activities
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Dosewallips River Road Trail
Basic Backpacking Field Trip - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road
Overnight Camp - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road
Overnight Camp - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road
Overnight Camp - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road
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- Dosewallips River
- Dosewallips River Road Trail
- Lake Constance
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Dosewallips Road GPS Track, Distance and Elevation Particulars This image shows the approximate route of the hike from the end of the Dosewallips Road washout to the Dosewallips National Campground. Also included is the elevation profile, ascent-descent values, and total mileage. |