Best easy trails in Port Angeles
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Explore the most popular easy trails near Port Angeles with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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(2122)
•Easy
•0.2 mi
•Est. 5m
This short paved trail leads to the falls. The open field nearby is the site of the late 19th-century Sweet family homestead and is now used in summer for the park's horses and mules to pasture. The mules help keep backcountry trails in shape by helping to carry supplies for the trail crew into the wilderness, where motorized vehicles are not permitted.
Accessibility: Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers may need assistance along this entire route due to the...
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(985)
•Easy
•0.7 mi
•Est. 12m
This self-guided Nature Trail begins at Lake Crescent Lodge and is a flat 0.6 mile (1km) loop through lakeside forest. Numerous trail-side signs tell the story of Lake Crescent's natural and cultural history. With gorgeous views and plenty for the kids to see, this quick loop has something for the whole family.
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(941)
•Easy
•0.5 mi
•Est. 13m
Right off of Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd, this small but lovely loop guides you through old-growth forests in the lowlands. These massive trunks are older than 200 years and many species depend on the forest for their food and protection. There is only around 5% original lowland left which is why it is so important to protect places like these in Olympic National Park.
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(542)
•Easy
•1.3 mi
•Est. 36m
This trail has great views all the way up to Sunrise Point.
Accessibility: There are 11 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Hurricane Ridge Road at the southwest end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved asphalt or a natural surface (dirt, rocks). It is typically at least 3 feet wide.
The most accessible portion of the trail is the paved portion in the first about 0.4 miles. The majority of the trail is...
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(466)
•Easy
•0.8 mi
•Est. 17m
With plenty of parking at the trailhead, this route follows a paved trail with a gentile grade. The overlook provides a nice view of Port Angeles. This is a great warm-up route before heading out on the other routes from this trailhead. Head to the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center located in the parking lot for restrooms and more information on the park.
Accessibility: This trail is likely accessible with assistance for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers or...
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(146)
•Easy
•0.4 mi
•Est. 8m
This paved trail gives you a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
Hurricane Ridge Road is subject to seasonal closure during the winter. For more information on current status, please see https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Accessibility: There are at least 11 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Hurricane Ridge Road at the south end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved asphalt...
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(297)
•Easy
•1.8 mi
•Est. 46m
This short hike from the Elwha River Restoration Interpretive Centers takes you through the woods to one of the former dams in the area. You will be able to see just how much this river has been shaped over time in the ongoing restoration process.
The overlook is reported to be overgrown. However, you can follow this route and make your way down to the Old Lower Dam Road for some better views of the river and some rapids!
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(241)
•Easy
•0.5 mi
•Est. 14m
This short 0.4 mile (0.64 km) loop trail starts beside the historic Beaumont cabin, behind the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles.
Accessibility: There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Mt. Angeles Road at the north end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is gravel, a natural surface (dirt, rocks), or a wooden bridge with railings. It is typically at least 6 feet wide.
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Trail reviews for Port Angeles
Easy trail. Nice views! A little muddy due to past rainy days.
Marymere Falls Trail from Lake Crescent Lodge
Nice little walk to a fall. Others would hike 5+ miles for a view not as good as this one. And the surrounding areas are great as well. Nice little stop for anyone.
Parking: Free, Medium lot
Madison Falls Trail
Learning should never stop ! And what a view through time ….really helps you feel it. I am a sucker for interpretive markers at trails
Difficulty: Easy
Beautiful loop trail that wanders through the woods and along the river. Short and easy to do.
Ancient Groves Nature Trail
Incredibly beautiful place.
Difficulty: Easy
Cirque Rim to Sunrise View Point Trail
First time after ten years of trying to get up here when Hurricane Ridge was open and during a day the cloud cover didn’t obstruct the view! Incredible!
Cirque Rim Nature Trail