Near Olympic Discovery Trail: Wind and Prairie Section
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Olympic Discovery Trail: Wind and Prairie Section

4.0 (1 Rating)
Easy paved trail with views of the Port Angeles Harbor and, on clear days, of Vancouver Island.
8.7
mi
Distance
404
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Parts occasionally closed for slides

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.67mi
Distance
404ft
Elevation Gain
284ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
267ft
High Point
3ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
You can park on either end, Morse Creek, or in downtown Port Angeles. Almost the entire trail is paved, and the one 0.1 mi section that is not is hard packed dirt and gravel. As far as the Olympic Discovery Trail goes, I believe this is one of the nicest sections as it has constant expansive, seaward views.

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