Near Olympic Hot Springs Road
Looking across the Elwha
Near Olympic Hot Springs Road
Madison Falls
Near Olympic Hot Springs Road
Madison Fall
Near Olympic Hot Springs Road
Winter in the mountains along the lower Elwha.
Near Olympic Hot Springs Road
With the removal of the Glines Canyon Dam, the Elwha and her native salmon can finally run free.

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Hike Trail

Olympic Hot Springs Road

3.0 (1 Rating)
A washed out road that has become a popular destination for hiking, running, biking and dog walking.
8.2
mi
Distance
1,734
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.21mi
Distance
1,734ft
Elevation Gain
168ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,833ft
High Point
266ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from Madison Falls Trail parking lot, head south on the paved road. At 0.7 miles take the Bypass Trail to skirt around the river where it washed out the road and Elwha Campground. Once back on the road, continue pass the turn off to Whiskey Bend and follow the road as it climbs to its termination at the Olympic Hot Springs Trail. Interesting viewpoints along the way is the former Glines Canyon Dam spillway at approximately 3.5 miles and Observation Point at approximately 6.0 miles.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Maura Treaccar