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West Elwha Trail

Olympic National ParkElwhaGoal trailNot yet hiked

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Stats

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Route info

Length
2.6 mi
Type
Out-and-Back
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation gain
1,400 ft
Dogs
Not Allowed

Published figures from the park, the forest, WTA or AllTrails.

Season & conditions

For reference
Seasonal access
No info yet
Passes & permits
Permit: No
Trail status
No recent report
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Conditions change fast, and these notes may be out of date.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: wta.org

Finding the trailhead

Access
Paved road to Altaire Campground

Directions to trailhead

Trailhead: West Elwha Trailhead (north end, outside the road closure). Source: Trail Atlas (wta.org) (not field-checked).

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

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.