Port Angeles Olympic National Park Adventure

Join a locally inspired half-day itinerary that features top Olympic National Park destinations including the Elwha Valley and Lake Crescent, plus a bonus sightseeing stop along the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Departing from Port Angeles, the tour begins with a short waterfall walk (0.1 mile) at Madison Creek Falls along the Elwha River. Lake Crescent is the centerpiece of the itinerary with a 2-3 mile guided hike to Marymere Falls and surrounding trails immersed in old-growth forests. The afternoon wraps up with a scenic drive around Lake Crescent to reach Tongue Point and amazing views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca from Salt Creek County Park. The guided hikes are optional, allowing guests to do minimal hiking or up to 2-4 miles total.
Traveling from Seattle? Walk onto the 9:35am Seattle-Bainbridge Ferry and catch the 10:20am Strait Shot Bus from the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal to join this tour. Email discover@hikeolympic.com to learn more about day-trip options from Seattle.

Meeting Point

Olympic Hiking Co.

115 E Railroad Ave Suite #110, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA

Our Olympic Hiking Co. tour office and check-in area is located on the ground level inside of the Port Angeles Wharf. Be on the lookout for our wall-sized Olympic National Park map, four seasons exhibits, and our Olympic Hiking Co. logo.

What's included:

• Commercially Authorized Tour Guide
• Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Madison Creek Falls

Olympic Hot Springs Road, Port Angeles, Washington

Short guided walk to Madison Falls (0.1 mile one-way) and nearby forested trails.

20 minutes

Lake Crescent Lodge

416 Lake Crescent Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363, USA

Our tour group will arrive at the historic Lake Crescent Lodge built in 1916, showcasing one of the best views of Lake Crescent.

20 minutes

Marymere Falls

Lake Crescent Rd, Olympic National Forest, Port Angeles, 98363, Washington

Our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2-3 mile guided hiking tour to Marymere Falls, a stunning 90-foot waterfall. During the hike, our tour group will hike alongside beautiful moss-laden terrain, towering old-growth evergreens, and enjoy two scenic bridge crossings near Barnes Creek.

1 hour

Salt Creek Recreation Area

3506 Camp Hayden Rd, , Port Angeles, 98363-8702, Washington

Our guide will showcase some of best rugged coastal viewpoints on the Olympic Peninsula at Tongue Point and drive through some historic World War II era bunkers located within the former Camp Hayden.

20 minutes