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Gray Wolf Trail #834.2 - Upper

Olympic National ParkDungenessGoal trailNot yet hiked

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Route info

Length
12.6 mi
Type
Out-and-Back
Difficulty
Hard
Route gain
5,200 ft
Dogs
Not Allowed

Published figures from the park, the forest, WTA or AllTrails. "Route gain" is for a popular WTA hike that uses this trail, so it may cover more or less than the trail itself.

Season & conditions

For reference
Seasonal access
No info yet
Passes & permits
NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: America the Beautiful Pass or Northwest Forest Pass; Permit: Yes (overnight)
Trail status
No recent report Washout on Lower Graywolf Trail. Upper Trail & Slab Camp Trail not accessible from Lower Graywolf Trailhead See USFS website for information on Lower Graywolf Trail (NPS, updated 6/5/26)
Road
No recent report

Conditions change fast, and these notes may be out of date. Check official sources before you go: NPS Olympic trail & road conditions.

Sources: nps.gov 1 · nps.gov 2 · wta.org · fs.usda.gov 1 · fs.usda.gov 2

Finding the trailhead

Trailhead
Gray Wolf Trailhead
Access
Gravel road to Lower Gray Wolf trailhead off FR-2870
Pass
NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: America the Beautiful Pass or Northwest Forest Pass

Directions to trailhead

From public park, forest and WTA info. Roads and access change, so check before you go.

Official source

National Park Service

Also known as “Upper Gray Wolf River Trail”.

Map

Public trail lineParkForest
USGS The National Map · NPS · USFS

Public trail line from park and forest GIS data. My GPS track replaces it after I hike it.