1, 2, or 3 Day Olympic National Park Itinerary Guide | Hoh Rainforest, Hurricane Ridge, ONP Beaches

[@beccacalli9881]

HOW ARE there not more views/likes on this video? This is one of the best informational videos I've watched about the park and the campground vids/info at the end is hella great! Thank you!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Thanks Becca and you are welcome! 😃 We are fairly new to KZbin, and I think the algorithm is finally starting to notice us. 😃 This video and our DIY Camper video got all of its views in the last week. Thanks for noticing the hard work 😉 we put into this video! Building the guide and loading the video with useful information while still keeping the video short and simple, was a challenge. However, it is one of my favorite videos!

[@bonnieflamer3596]

Wonderful introduction to Olympic N.P. Thanks

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi @bonnieflamer3596, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. We are discussing a plan to start filming again.

[@leahschuetz3418]

This is the best informational video on any National Park that I have ever seen! Thank you.

[@HikengoSeekers]

Thank you Leah for taking the time to leave a kind comment.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Great idea list! We are going there soon & have several days to explore - quite excited!

[@richardson_adventures]

This is so great!! I’ll be in Washington at the end of June and excited to see all the parks. Thanks for a great itinerary for Olympic :)

[@peacenow4456]

Excellent, organized info for 1st timers. Well done!

[@HikengoSeekers]

@peacenow4456, Thanks! I hope to make more videos like this again one day once I figure out how to film in National Parks again.

[@justd3fy]

Thanks for this guide

[@parisbest105]

Wonderful video, so very helpful. Loved my visit there!!... It really & truly was Enchanting & Magical. 👏☺️

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi Paris, thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Washington state is beautiful country. So many different landscapes!

[@primedforadventure]

Planning a road trip with the grandkids this summer that includes this area. Thanks for the post.

[@HikengoSeekers]

Your welcome Primed For Adventure. I hope you and your grandkids have an awesome and safe adventure in Olympic National Park.

[@campbellfamily7068]

Really fabulous video, I gotta get the family out there for a 72 hour visit!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Thank you, Campbell Family! It was a beautiful trip. If possible, you should consider throwing in a hike at Mt. Rainier, it blew us away as well. The two parks aren't that far apart. FYI - our favorite hike in Mt. Rainier was the Skyline trail! Safe Travels!

[@rsaastre]

Most helpful Olympic National Park video i've ever seen. I would love one for all the National Parks in washington!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi @rsaastre, Thanks! We are working on figuring out a way to film in National Parks so we can begin filming again.

[@naturalflow157]

Very soothing and relaxing to watch your video. I find Washington State one of the most diverse and stunning places on Earth. I was lucky enough to live in Seattle for a year and did some travelling to the Olympic National Park. This brings a lot of amazing memories thanks to you. As someone who has been struggling with a lot of stress, this truly helps to ease the overthinking. Thank you again and wishing you the best :)

[@HikengoSeekers]

@NaturalFlow - I would love to live in Washington State but there is no way my family would let me move across the country. My best bet is to get some land and throw a trailer on it and call it a vacation home (lol). Olympic, Mt Rainier and North Cascades all within a half days drive from one another, in my opinion, you would be crazy not to love Washington State! I’m glad you found our video soothing and thank you for the kind words.

[@rothriguez]

Very informative. Thanks from Germany 👍🏻

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hey Rothriguez, your welcome! If you are headed to ONP, hopefully this video helps you plan your journey.

[@hsg9934]

Thank you so much for all the info. I am planning to visit here for my family trip. It helped me a lot!!

[@HikengoSeekers]

I'm glad you found our video helpful H G. I hope you and your family have a safe and fun trip.

[@Psygarb]

Great video, thank you!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Your welcome Psygarb.

[@emilykguardalabene]

This was REALLY helpful and helped me put into perspective how much time we actually needed in the area. Thank you so much!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi Emily, I'm glad you found it helpful. I hope you enjoy your trip as much as we did.

[@papagen00]

Good info thanks. I plan to go for 1/2 day in May and see only the 4 waterfalls.

[@clonetrooper8883]

Thank you for your video! I want to visit this park next year. I just read that the Hurricane Ridge lodge burned down, and the entire area is closed, so hopefully it will be open next year.

[@HikengoSeekers]

Yeah, I heard that that too. I hope it reopens in time for your trip. Have fun!

[@larzybernard9617]

Thank you.

[@HikengoSeekers]

Your welcome Larzy! Thank you for watching! 😀

[@isam1837]

Merci!!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Your welcome!

[@HikengoSeekers]

We hope you find this guide helpful in planning your Olympic National Park Vacation. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@jessicalong5052]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi Jessica! Thank you and you are welcome.

[@sherrieblake8674]

Thank you!

[@maggiefeng483]

Thanks for the info

[@SamanthaBenavides]

So glad I found your channel! We are flying into Seattle Friday evening and road-tripping with our 15 month old down to Portland for a 2 week stay. I’m so excited to spend some much needed time in Mother Nature. I will check out the other videos mentioned, any tips for taking a toddler? Thanks for the awesome information and beautiful video 💙💚

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi Samantha, this suggestion may go without being said but it is an important one. I can't tell you how many times we had to provide water for kids on trail whose parents thought they had enough.(Scary Situation to come upon!). I have also come across parents who needed more water because their little one could no longer walk and they had to carry them. If you don't have one, I suggest looking into getting a couple water bladders. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@anaroca7158]

Heyyy! How did the trip go? We're actually planning to do the same thing 2 weeks from now. Any advice?

[@hannahfranklin3456]

This has been a super helpful video! Do you have suggestions based on this itinerary for campground locations for each night? Thanks!

[@HikengoSeekers]

If you are looking for a more secluded campground and don't mind driving a bit before starting your adventure, then I would stay at Coho Campground the first night. If you are looking for a campground closer to the Hoh Rainforest, then I would stay at Bogachiel State Park. The first night we stayed at Coho Campground and went to the beach and Hoh Rainforest the next day. After going to the beach and Hoh Rainforest we stayed at Bogachiel State Park and the next day we went to the waterfalls, then stayed at a hotel in Port Angeles and went to Hurricane Ridge for our last day. There are also some nice campgrounds in the Lake Quinault area if there aren't any sites available at Bogachial State Park. Have fun!

[@hannahfranklin3456]

@@HikengoSeekers Thank you so much! This is super helpful!!

[@HikengoSeekers]

👍 Your welcome!

[@anaroca7158]

Hiiii! We're planning on doing a roadtrip for 2 weeks and visit some of the national parks on the Westcoast. Is it best to rent an RV or a car? Thanks for the video!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi @anaroca7158, 90% of the time you will be able to enjoy the outdoors more if you stay in nearby campgrounds. I don't think it matters much if you stay in an RV or in a tent if traveling by car. We have tried all options, and we like tent camping for a few days in the park, and then we stay at a hotel on the way out of the park for 1 night before going to our next campground at the next park. This allows us to vacation longer for less money, get the outdoor time we love and freshen up when we need to. If you don't want to tent camp, I suggest traveling by RV.

[@harryj1081]

Omg, sir, you saved my ass. Thank you.

[@HikengoSeekers]

Glad I could help! 😆

[@willard622]

Thank you for this very organized video! We're planning our 1st visit next summer but weighing whether June or July is best. Does the falls like Sol Duk & Marymere begin to slow down and trickle in July or does the flow remain good? And do I understand right that the road to Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center doesn't open until late June/early July? Any pros and cons of June vs July would be appreciated. Thanks again!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi Steve C, of all the research on ONP that I did, I never came across anything that mentioned Sol Duc Falls drying up or slowing to a trickle. However, I can tell you that we went last year at the end of July just after the legendary heat wave that Washington experienced, and we still very much enjoyed Sol Duc Falls. I’m sure the flow rate is much slower in the summer than it is in the winter or early spring but if you are trying to go during the best time possible to see the most amount of water than I suggest to Google Sol Duc Falls Flow Rate and see if you can find a monthly average flow rate. Good luck!

[@willard622]

That's helpful to know and thanks again for this very informative video!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Your welcome! Also, the road to Hurricane Ridge is open throughout the year but there are restrictions such as requiring chains in the winter and being closed on some holidays. It is also closed on certain days during the week in the winter and on bad weather days. Here is a link to the ONP website page discussing when Hurricane Ridge Rd. is open, this website page also has a phone number to call for more info. www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-hurricane-ridge.htm#:~:text=It%20is%20open%20daily%20in,to%20subalpine%20lakes%20and%20valleys.

[@willard622]

Oh that's good to know, and thanks for the link :)

[@braveulysses2000]

FYI the Lodge at Hurricane ridge burned down a few months ago so they are severely limiting how many cars are allowed up each day, plan accordingly!

[@HikengoSeekers]

@braveulysses2000, yeah I heard that, so sad!

[@DValdez82823]

Olympic National Park

[@ryanmartho4496]

Have you ever visited in February? Do you think there will still be snow in the area?

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi Ryan Martho, there will be snow in certain areas in ONP in Feb, such as the Hurricane Ridge area. The lower elevations in Olympic National Park receives less snow in ONP than the higher elevations do, such as the Hurricane Ridge area. The lower elevations (Hoh Rainforest & Coastal Regions) snow melts much faster than the Hurricane Ridge area. I remember reading somewhere that chains are required in the Hurricane Ridge area during specific months. We haven't been to ONP in the winter YET, but I would love to see ONP in the winter.

[@Jessethetico]

Great info… but man… you say Olympic national park like 70 times in the first two minutes.

[@alyssag8146]

Haha… make a drinking game out of it

[@jzpat]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@HikengoSeekers]

Hi Jzpat, I'm glad you found the video helpful. If you are traveling to Olympic National Park, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip!