Near Olympic Discovery Trail
Awesome lil bridge on the trail
Near Olympic Discovery Trail
Pleasant trail for nearly any mobility. Walk, hike, or biking!
Near Olympic Discovery Trail
Devils Punch Bowl. Looking up towards Storm King and Aurora Ridge.
Near Olympic Discovery Trail
Port Angeles
Near Olympic Discovery Trail
A few sun rays piercing a mostly overcast sky above Lake Crescent.

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Olympic Discovery Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
The Olympic Discovery Trail, End to End
129.3
mi
Distance
5,061
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
129.28mi
Distance
5,061ft
Elevation Gain
5,042ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,201ft
High Point
7ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The route of the Olympic !Discovery Trail (ODT) traverses almost 130 miles of lowlands, bordered on the south by the Olympic Mountain Range and on the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It starts in the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend and ends on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The trail is a wide, paved pathway designed to multi user standards for bicyclists, hikers, and disabled users, with a 4' shoulder for equestrians where appropriate.

Route Conditions

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