Obstruction Point Hike, One of the Best Hikes in Olympic National Park, WA

[@tracey9157]

That flower you appreciated is giant hogweed. It is in the same family as Queen Anne's Lace, so understandable for them to be confused. Queen Anne's Lace is smaller, more delicate. :) Great overview of the hike! That climb out of Badger Valley is no joke!

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Thank you for the info! It's such a beautiful flower ♥️ yea that climb mixed with the elevation was beautiful but brutal! We would totally do it again though! Have a great day!

[@roykropp155]

The plant that was called Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota) is actually Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum), which is native to the Olympics. It is not giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), which is a nonnative plant introduced from Asia. Both (and Queen Anne's lace) are in the carrot family (Apiaceae). Giant hogweed sap is phototoxic causing significant blistering and scarring in response to exposure to ultraviolet light. Cow parsnip sap is also phytotoxic and can cause blistering but is less toxic than giant hogweed.

[@rustybaxter9606]

Dang, just amazing views. So cool

[@LiveThatAdventure]

It's such a beautiful hike. Definitely strenuous at times, but well with it!

[@pdizbon]

Whenever I used to hike, I never had music playing. I want to hear nature and not disturb any wildlife that might be nearby.

[@h20doctor]

SAUK mountian .... Epic .!!! Go to Washington trail Association .... Look up the hike ... Mount Si is a leg killer also ...

[@LiveThatAdventure]

@@h20doctor we will check that one out for sure! We would love to get back up to Washington!

[@pdizbon]

2:45, Red Mountain Heather

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Thank you! We always wonder what we are seeing

[@pdizbon]

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