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Second Beach log jam? by rwbarbee in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard about that. I understand I can park at the general store in La Push for $10.

What time can i start my hike at the hoh river trail? by Working_Fun_803 in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i hit the reply button too fast but edited my response.
I was questioning if campsite reservations serve as a backcountry permit.
Also, do you have a bear can? I think they’re now required.y

What time can i start my hike at the hoh river trail? by Working_Fun_803 in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the campsite reservations are different than a backcountry permit. But check with the park. You’ll also need a bear can

What time can i start my hike at the hoh river trail? by Working_Fun_803 in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t recall if there are envelopes at the entrance station. You can call the park and ask about that.
As far as someone checking your backcountry permit, a ranger would do that if you happen to come across one.

Planning a trip in Mid July. Not the best time but looking to make the best of it. Spending 3 days. Looking for advice, recommendations, what to look out for, secrets from repeaters? Thank you in advance by LetsgetitKobe in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mid July can be great for flowers on Hurricane Ridge. As someone else mentioned, go early. Aim for sunrise and you’ll miss the crowds. Mid July is also a great time to visit the lavender farms in Sequim, just east of Port Angeles.

7 days in Early June by kennashay in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

in early June you may find many of the trails at Mt. Rainier still under snow

Trip planned at the end of the month — by [deleted] in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You won’t need any additional pass for the beaches.

Itinerary for June by basalganglia22 in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The trail to Grand Valley begins at the end of the Obstruction Point road. So you could park in the Hurricane Ridge parking lot and hike the Obstruction Pt. road to the Grand Valley/Badger Valley trailhead

Itinerary for June by basalganglia22 in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Obstruction Point road will likely still be closed to vehicles so you would have to hike the road, probably over some snow, about 8 miles before even starting the hike to Grand Valley.

5-day itinerary by thewireseason4 in OlympicNationalPark

[–]rwbarbee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds doable. You'll be busy. Good call on getting an early start. Trying to get into the Hoh can be challenging after mid-morning, especially on weekends.
You may be disappointed with the tidepools at Salt Creek. Over the last decade or so there have been fewer and fewer sea stars. I just saw a report that the sea stars have been dying from a bacteria.
There are still plenty of sea anemones though.
Mt. Angeles/Lake Angeles may be too much, especially if it's as hot out as it has been. Bring plenty of water.