Today it is gradually being restored and upgraded for use as the Olympic Discovery Trail route. I hated it. PARKING: The main eastern trailhead is next to the small parking turnout on Hwy 112 near the Elwha River, about 15 minutes west of Port Angeles. 3 Ways to Ride the Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route A banked fern turn along the Adventure Route of the Olympic Discovery Trail. ... Olympic Discovery Trail West Central - Lake and Foothills Section. As with most trails, the best part of this one is when I’m surrounded by trees. Olympic Discovery Trail, Port Angeles, Washington. the next day you can park elsewhere and walk a different section. The Olympic Discovery Trail gallops alongside the Park, providing a shady place for the trail user to rest. Drew Zieff. I almost stumbled over two bear cubs a couple of days ago when I went around a blind turn; momma bear didn't charge, thankfully, but it was definitely a lesson on the importance of being aware of your surroundings. You won't get grand vistas like up on Hurricane Ridge, but don't let that turn you away. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. This is an unpaved section of the larger Olympic Discovery Trail which will eventually connect Port Townsend to La Push. Access begins at the trailhead on East Beach Road in Olympic National Park. Olympic Discovery Trail: Port Angeles Waterfront, Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route (OAT), Madison Creek to Glines Canyon Spillway Overlook, Olympic Discovery Trail: Port Angeles to Sequim Bay State Park. Bicycle over 100 miles on this trail with the snow-capped Olympic Mountain Range to one side and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the other. Uploaded: 6/29/2012. (Port Angeles). Today it is gradually being restored and upgraded for use as the Olympic Discovery Trail route. ... Today the trail will take us south toward the beautiful shores of Olympic National Park’s Lake Crescent. It’s basically a bike path. West end of double-decked bridge over the Elwha River. This is a section of the much longer Olympic Discovery Trail. Parking Pass/Entry Fee If you were to walk the entire 126 miles, you’d visit 4 towns and 2 counties as well as Olympic National Park and Sequim Bay State Park, and you’d also … The first 3.5 miles are mostly uphill until the Living Room, where you're rewarded with a stout wooden bench and great views of the Bailey Range to the south. Photo by:anita24 Olympic Discovery Trail. The most scenic part is from the Rest area before Walmart going towards Port Angeles along the water out to Ediz Hook. Photo by:anita24 Olympic Discovery Trail. When complete and open to the public, the Spruce Railroad Trail will become a segment along the proposed 134-mile Olympic Discovery Trail, which will span the North Olympic Peninsula from south of Port Townsend to La Push. Port Angeles is situated at the center of the Olympic Discovery Trail, which stretches across 130 miles of lowlands from the Puget Sound to the Pacific Coast, bordered by the snow-capped Olympic Mountain Range to the south, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. See http://www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com/side_trips/adventure_route.html A new 5-mile paved section of the Olympic Discovery trail is just 30 miles west of Port Angeles, Washington. Drew Zieff. And from Carrie Blake park through Sequim state park to Blyn where the 7 Cedars casino is. 6.6K likes. Mrs the discovery route of the Olympic discovery trail and it's pretty awesome. 3 Ways to Ride the Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route A banked fern turn along the Adventure Route of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Enjoy stellar views from waterfront lodging. PARKING: The main eastern trailhead is next to the small parking turnout on Hwy 112 near the Elwha River, about 15 minutes west of Port Angeles. Approximately the first mile of this trail has been renovated and paved until you … Trail near Blyn, WA. The route starts at the Sol Duc Road parking lot, following a 0.2-mile access trail to the paved Olympic Discovery Trail. There are several hikes from the Heart O’ Hills trailheads and camping area. Camp David Jr. Road will be closed to the public beyond the North Shore Picnic Area. Decades in the making, the Olympic Discovery Trail follows an old rail line on the Olympic Peninsula. I took the Black Ball Ferry, Coho from Victoria BC to Port Angeles WA (PA) and cycled 32 miles round-trip along the paved, Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT). There is roadside parking for a maximum of ten cars along Highway 112. Turning left at the junction, the trail climbs a series of tight switchbacks that are noticeably steeper than a railroad grade and arrives at Fairholm summit in 0.4 mile. When complete and open to the public, the Spruce Railroad Trail will become a segment along the proposed 134-mile Olympic Discovery Trail, which will span the North Olympic Peninsula from south of Port Townsend to La Push. Decades in the making, the Olympic Discovery Trail follows an old rail line on the Olympic Peninsula. You can also meet up with the Klahhane Ridge trail by taking the Heather Park trail which climbs up over 3,000-feet. About the Trail. Olympic National Park Foothills Trail is a 6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Port Angeles, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Start from the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Center and ride through Sequim to the old rail bridge over the Dungeness River - you'll be glad you did. If your ideal ride is less than 25 miles, no worries: the Adventure Route is easily enjoyed as an out-and-back ride. The trail is relatively well-maintained by volunteer crews and I've never had problems. Bicycle over 100 miles on this trail with the snow-capped Olympic Mountain Range to one side and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the other. Olympic Discovery Trail is the mission of the Peninsula Trails Coalition, a nonprofit founded in 1988. If you were to walk the entire 126 miles, you’d visit 4 towns and 2 counties as well as Olympic National Park and Sequim Bay State Park, and you’d also … 7K likes. Trail map of the Olympic Discovery Trail - Blyn to Elwha River from Jamestown S'Klallam Reservation at Old Blyn Hwy. ... Today the trail will take us south toward the beautiful shores of Olympic National Park’s Lake Crescent. James and I decided to do a 4 day, 3 night, bikepacking trip along the Olympic Discovery Trail taking the Olympic Adventure Route option where it … Olympic Discovery Trail. This site has fantastic information on the trail, with detailed maps that divide the trail into four sections. Photo by:anita24 Olympic Discovery Trail. The bulletin board [9] has a detailed map of the trail system. You will need to clear customs, so remember you must have a passport or enhanced driver’s license. Many entry points have parking on the side of a road and portable toilets. The trail improvements were part of a multi-year collaborative project to establish the entire 10-mile length of the Olympic Discovery Trail section on the north shore of Lake Crescent as a universally accessible, multipurpose trail to be shared by hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and people traveling in … The final phase of work for the Spruce Railroad Trail Project at Lake Crescent is now complete. Part of the trail is on sidewalks in front of houses. Paving the length of the trail and the Lyre River Trailhead parking area will complete the multi-year collaborative project. The final phase of work for the Spruce Railroad Trail Project at Lake Crescent is now complete. https://olympicdiscoverytrail.org/explore/olympic-adventure-route The Olympic Discovery Trail and June Robinson Memorial Park will remain open for walking and biking the trail and for gardening respectively. During construction, East Beach Road will be closed to the public at the intersection with Joyce-Piedmont Road. A train mural along the trail close to Sequim State Park. West end of double-decked bridge over the Elwha River. find trail maps, reviews, photos & driving directions on traillink.com Olympic Discovery Trail, Port Angeles, Washington. … 130 mile paved multi-use trail from Port Townsend to Port Angeles & west. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Sequim is situated right in the center of the Olympic Discovery Trail, a 120-mile trail that stretches from Port Townsend to Port Angeles across the Olympic Peninsula.Currently, 40 miles of the trail are paved connecting the path from just east of Sequim to Port Angeles. Today, the railroad grade is part of Olympic National Park and the Spruce Railroad Trail is a piece of the planned 135-mile long Olympic Discovery Trail which will eventually connect Port Townsend to La Push, from Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean. Sequim is situated right in the center of the Olympic Discovery Trail, a 120-mile trail that stretches from Port Townsend to Port Angeles across the Olympic Peninsula.Currently, 40 miles of the trail are paved connecting the path from just east of Sequim to Port Angeles. You can also drive to several parking areas located along the trail allowing you to explore different sections. The OAT is point-to-point singletrack trail from Hwy 112 to Lake Crescent featuring long inclines and descents along the way. Olympic Discovery Trail: Port Angeles to Sequim Bay State Park is a 41.8 kilometer lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Port Angeles, Washington that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options. Access begins at the trailhead on East Beach Road in Olympic National Park. Uploaded: 8/26/2020. There are many access point of the Olympic Discovery Trail, though, so visit olympicdiscoverytrail.com for more details. Today, the railroad grade is part of Olympic National Park and the Spruce Railroad Trail is a piece of the planned 135-mile long Olympic Discovery Trail which will eventually connect Port Townsend to La Push, from Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean. If you plan to do the entire route it would be best to get a ride with a friend or us the bus to begin your trip. Dogs are allowed on a leash, which also makes this trail a big plus for me. There are a lot of bicyclists, so it’s smart to be aware. Jefferson Transit routes 1, 6A, 7, 8, 11B, and 2 service the start of the trail in Port Townsend. A new bridge opened in May to allow fish passage at Sequim Bay State Park. It's a great outing for a family or group of friends. Long story short, it's a nice, accessible trail with chances for wildlife sightings. During construction, East Beach Road will be closed to the public at the intersection with Joyce-Piedmont Road. Not impressed and won’t be back. Olympic National Forest Supervisor's Office 1835 Black Lk Blvd SW Olympia, WA 98512 (360) 956-2402 TTD (360) 956-2401 Current Hours: 10am-2pm, on Mon, Thurs & Fri ONLY. Olympic Discovery Trail. Sequim is situated right in the center of the Olympic Discovery Trail, a 120-mile trail that stretches from Port Townsend to Port Angeles across the Olympic Peninsula. Small parking area at MP 20, Joyce-Piedmont road. ... Olympic Discovery Trail West Central - Lake and Foothills Section. You can also drive to several parking areas located along the trail allowing you to explore different sections. Photo by:anita24 Olympic Discovery Trail. Small parking area at MP 20, Joyce-Piedmont road. Just outside of the park and connected to the Spruce Railroad Trail is the Adventure Trail. Definitely not hiking or pretty. It was an amazing ride and exceeded my expectations. The trail offers a number of activity options. About the Trail. There are also Park & Ride lots. PARKING: The main eastern trailhead is next to the small parking turnout on Hwy 112 near the Elwha River, about 15 minutes west of Port Angeles. Paving the length of the trail and the Lyre River Trailhead parking area will complete the multi-year collaborative project. Rainy day but nice walk through forest. Having spent nearly two months taking walks from our home base in Edmonds, we … Currently, 40 miles of the trail are paved connecting the path from just east of Sequim to Port Angeles. Rode a large part of this trail over the weekend on a bicycle - it was fun, only crowded near the Dungeness bridge - people were very respectful, lots of shade, very flat over-all and a fun leisurely time. The Olympic Discovery Trail is a gem. I live in the area, so I’ve learned I can get on the trail any number of places. Learn how you can become part of the family of trail supporters, become part … Uploaded: 8/26/2020. (Blyn) to Elwha River Rd. 1. This site has fantastic information on the trail, with detailed maps that divide the trail into four sections. A gem of a trail for mountain bikers. If you love to go biking this is the trail. Enjoy stellar views from waterfront lodging. More parking (and portapotty) is available nearby off Dan Kelly Road (watch for the sign saying Olympic Discovery Trail/Adventure Route Equestrian Parking). Gray said Thursday at the dedication that about 60-percent of the Olympic Discovery Trail was complete. The Olympic Discovery Trail, a combination of designated bike paths and shared roads, traverses 230 miles of lush, verdant farmland and forests, all while in the shadows of snow capped coastal mountains. More parking (and portapotty) is available nearby off Dan Kelly Road (watch for the sign saying Olympic Discovery Trail/Adventure Route Equestrian Parking). Keep an eye out for wildlife because there are lots of bears and cougars in the area and thick foliage often grows right up to the trail's edge. Suitable for bike riders of all ages and abilities. Part clear cut a few years ago, but most well treed. The best off-road running opportunity in Olympic NP. The section of the Olympic Discovery Trail that is completed and paved does go from Port Townsend to Port Angeles. (Closed on federal holidays.) Olympic Discovery Trail also provides a good sampling of what there is to see and do on the Olympic Peninsula. Like any 100+ mile trail, the rapid changes on the ground dictate that simply no online mapping resource can be solely relied on for navigation and/or safety. The Heart O’ the Forest is a 4-mile out and back hike through old-growth forest. When opened to the public, the Spruce Railroad Trail will become part of the 134-mile Olympic Discovery Trail, which when complete, will stretch the width of the North Olympic Peninsula from Port Townsend to La Push. Gray said Thursday at the dedication that about 60-percent of the Olympic Discovery Trail was complete. PARK MAP. Approximately the first mile of this trail has been renovated and paved until you … You will need to clear customs, so remember you must have a passport or enhanced driver’s license. The Olympic Discovery Trail and June Robinson Memorial Park will remain open for walking and biking the trail and for gardening respectively. Olympic Discovery Trail is the mission of the Peninsula Trails Coalition, a nonprofit founded in 1988. 7K likes. Olympic Discovery Trail also provides a good sampling of what there is to see and do on the Olympic Peninsula. More parking (and portapotty) is available nearby off Dan Kelly Road (watch for the sign saying Olympic Discovery Trail/Adventure Route Equestrian Parking). The section of the Olympic Discovery Trail that is completed and paved does go from Port Townsend to Port Angeles. This is an unpaved section of the larger Olympic Discovery Trail which will eventually connect Port Townsend to La Push. 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