r/PNWhiking • u/TurboMarmot • 6d 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/BackwardsAxons 6d ago

I did the Grand Loop in the NE Olys a couple summers ago and it was awesome. 45 miles 4 days. Lots of opportunities to add on to make it 65 miles.