Olympic National Park is unlike any other park in America — it contains three completely different ecosystems within its borders. Ancient temperate rainforests draped in moss, a wild and rugged Pacific coastline with sea stacks and tide pools, and glacier-capped mountain peaks rising above it all.
Essential Olympic Facts for 2026
- Location: Olympic Peninsula, Washington — 2.5 hours from Seattle
- Best time: July–September for mountains; year-round for rainforest & coast
- Rainfall: Hoh Rainforest gets 140–170 inches/year
- Entrance fee: $35/vehicle (7-day pass)
- Wildlife: Roosevelt elk, black bears, mountain goats, sea otters, orcas
Top Experiences in Olympic
Hoh Rainforest — Hall of Mosses
Ancient maple trees draped in thick green moss create a cathedral-like canopy. The 0.8-mile Hall of Mosses trail is short but absolutely unforgettable — like walking through a fairy tale. Roosevelt elk roam freely through the forest floor.
Hurricane Ridge
Drive to 5,242 ft for panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. In summer, wildflower meadows bloom and black-tailed deer graze near the visitor center. Sunrise here is otherworldly.
Rialto Beach & Hole-in-the-Wall
A dramatic stretch of wild Pacific coastline with sea stacks, driftwood, and tide pools. At low tide, walk through the natural rock arch called Hole-in-the-Wall. One of the most dramatic coastal walks in America.
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★ Traveler Reviews
“The Hall of Mosses is the most magical place I've ever walked through. It looks like something from a fantasy film. Absolutely surreal.”
— Emeka O., Enugu, Nigeria
Visited Olympic NP · ★★★★★ · Verified Traveler
“Rialto Beach at sunset with sea stacks silhouetted against the sky. I've traveled to 40 countries and this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.”
— Astrid H., Copenhagen, Denmark
Visited Olympic NP · ★★★★★ · Verified Traveler
“Hurricane Ridge in July with wildflowers everywhere and deer just wandering around. Brought the solar flashlight and it was perfect for the trail back.”
— Yusuf K., Istanbul, Turkey
Visited Olympic NP · ★★★★★ · Verified Traveler
“Three completely different ecosystems in one park. We did rainforest in the morning, mountains at noon, and the coast at sunset. Unreal day.”
— Mei-Ling C., Taipei, Taiwan
Visited Olympic NP · ★★★★★ · Verified Traveler
Explore the Wild Olympic Peninsula
Rainforest, coast, and mountains — pack your ZENVY gear and discover one of America's most diverse parks.
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