Visiting the Hoh Rain Forest - U.S. National Park Service
The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of the park's most popular destinations. The Hoh lies on the west side of Olympic National Park, about a two-hour drive from Port Angeles and under an hour from Forks.
Hoh Rain Forest Area Brochure - U.S. National Park Service
Mild winters, cool summers and up to 12 feet of annual precipitation produce the giant conifers that dominate this rain forest, one of the most spectacular examples of temperate rain forest in the world.
Visiting in Summer - U.S. National Park Service
Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest experience crowded conditions during busy periods throughout the year, including spring break, throughout the summer, and especially holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day).
Hoh River Trail - Olympic Wilderness - U.S. National Park Service
2024年9月8日 · Unique features: Temperate rain forest, opportunites to view wildlife, views of Mount Olympus and Blue Glacier from the end of the trail Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate Distance: 17.4 miles to Glacier Meadows Elevation change: 600 feet to 4,300 feet Best Season: Late June through September
Temperate Rain Forest - U.S. National Park Service
2023年11月12日 · Drenched in over 12 feet of rain a year, Olympic's west side valleys flourish with North America's best remaining examples of temperate rain forest. Giant western hemlocks, Douglas-firs and Sitka spruce trees dominate the landscape while ferns and moss cloak the trees and forest floor.
Fees & Passes - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2023年11月12日 · How Your Fees Help the Park. The fees you pay when visiting Olympic make a difference. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, Olympic keeps 80 percent of all fees collected and uses that money to improve visitor services and fund critical deferred maintenance projects in the park such as:. Maintain and rehabilitate hiking trails
Directions and Transportation - U.S. National Park Service
As you plan your trip, keep in mind that Olympic National Park is very big! Planning to explore the mountains of Hurricane Ridge or the waterfalls of Sol Duc? You may want to make your home base in Port Angeles, Washington, or near Lake Crescent. Want to stroll through the lush Hoh Rain Forest or tidepool along the coast?
Timeline of Human History - U.S. National Park Service
In May of this same dry year, a thunderstorm over the Queets Rainforest sparked an ember. Over the following 170 days the Paradise Fire spread, ravaged, and scorched over four miles of rainforest. By late November, the fire smouldering and …
Visitor Centers - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Hoh Rain Forest, approximately 31 miles south of Forks off Highway 101 18113 Upper Hoh Rd., Forks, WA 98331 Phone: (360) 565-3000. Closed December 2024 - February 2025. Open daily in summer, 9 am - 5 pm. Reduced operating hours in fall/winter/spring (visit Alerts & Conditions for updates).
Camping - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Surround yourself with moss and ancient trees in this temperate rain forest. Hoh Rain Forest Campground offers summer ranger programs and some riverside campsites along the Hoh River. Status: Closed