Hoh River Trail

Olympic National ParkHohGoal trailNot yet hiked

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Route info

Length: 17.5 mi
Route gain: 300 ft

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: During periods of high snow melt, the flow of these crossings can vary drastically from day to day and can be highly influenced by rainfall. These have been reported to be impassible by visitors during periods of moderate-heavy rainfall, particuarly in the fall, winter, & spring .
Passes & permits: NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: America the Beautiful Pass
Trail status: There are two stream crossings just before the Olympus Guard Station campsites that need to be forded. During periods of high snow melt, the flow of these crossings can vary drastically from day to day and can be highly influenced by rainfall. These have been reported to be impassible by visitors during periods of moderate-heavy rainfall, particuar (NPS, updated 06/14/26)
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Conditions change fast, and these notes may be out of date.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 1 · wta.org 2

Finding the trailhead

Trailhead: [Sign] Mini Trail Trailhead Wayside #254f
Seasonal access: During periods of high snow melt, the flow of these crossings can vary drastically from day to day and can be highly influenced by rainfall. These have been reported to be impassible by visitors during periods of moderate-heavy rainfall, particuarly in the fall, winter, & spring .
Pass: NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: America the Beautiful 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

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.