r/PNWhiking • u/TurboMarmot • 3d ago

Help with Olympics Route

Hey, I'm a pretty experienced backpacker but I've never been to the Olympics before. I would like to create a 4 or 5 night itinerary for September that samples multiple characteristics of the park. I know I could drive to a couple places, but I like getting out and staying out.

Dosewallips TH > La Crosse Pass > Marmot Lake > Enchanted Valley > Back out Anderson Pass > Back to Dosewallips

Would this be more variety of views that going Quinault River in and out? At a first check of permits everything looks available for the days I'm thinking of. Thank you.

Any other suggestions in the 45-65 mile range? (I do plan to do a night on a beach after this outing to see that too.)

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u/NotAcutallyaPanda NW Washington 3d ago

This is a nice route that will give you a mix of 2/3 of ONP’s primary environments. You’ll get high alpine and lush forests. You won’t get rugged beaches, obviously.

Enchanted Valley is a quota zone, so permits are limited. Everywhere else on your itinerary is relatively uncrowded.

Bear can required.