Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- Dec, 2025
Wed, Dec 31 Spruce RR-East [Easy] 7-7.5 / 250'-375' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5
This is an easy walk along an old Spruce RR grade starting at East Beach road along Lake Crescent and is part of the ODT (Olympic Discovery Trail). This was named for the spruce transported for military use during WW I. This portion of the trail is popular for its tunnels and the picturesque Devil's Punchbowl.
Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- Jan, 2026
Fri, Jan 2 Snowshoe TBD [Mod to Diff] 3-4.2 mi Nat'l Park/Golden
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Fri, Jan 2 Mt. Pleasant [Moderate] 8-8.8 / 1600'-2054 Discover ride-$5
Hike on east end of P.A. off of Monroe and Baker Street, which is west side of Mt. Pleasant. Multi-use DNR area and mt. bike area. Get views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and towards Hurricane Ridge Road!
Wed, Jan 7 Lower W. Elwha Dam Site [Easy to Mod] 4.5-5 / 550'-626' Discover
View the W. Elwha Dam Site, which was removed in 2012 (old Lake Aldwell). Parking from either Karpen Rd. or the OAT Horse Parking near Colville Mt. Bike area off Dan Kelly Rd. and off Hwy. 112. Can make it a loop utilizing Karpen Rd. and the OAT Trail. There will be a couple of rough sections, so poles will be helpful, as you must have agility to cross saplings and a couple of steep sections. Wear gaiters for wet brush. A surprise will be shown near the old dam and spillway!
Fri, Jan 9 Elbo Creek / Buck Mountain [Mod to Diff] 9.3-9.6 / 2824'-2925' NW Forest/Golden ride-$5
This is a moderately difficult hike, especially the first 2.5 miles and then becomes moderate after that point hiking along a F.S. road. There are a couple of viewpoints at ~ the 4-mile mark (Mt. Jupiter, Constance, & the Brothers) and at ~ the 4.5-mile mark, can get views towards Hood Canal & the Cascades. Then, one can continue on up to a cell tower up on Buck Mt. Then, there is a “goat trail” up to a cliff edge for even better views.
Wed, Jan 14 Burnt Hill from Johnson Creek [Mod to Diff] 6-8.5 / 2000'-2500' Discover ride-$3
Starts at the parking area off of Johnson Creek and Easterly and will begin with a steep and continuous incline. This hike will likely include the radio tower and at least one overlook…Weather and group dependent.
Fri, Jan 16 Miller Peninsula to Thompson Spit [Easy to Mod] 6-8 / ~1000’ Discover ride-$3
This out-and-back starts at the Diamond point parking lot, and proceeds to Thompson Spit.
Wed, Jan 21 Anderson Lake State Park - DNR [Easy to Mod] 5-5.8 / 500'-829' Discover ride-$5
This DNR area at Anderson Lake State Park is a multi-use area for bikes, horses, and hikers--not used much by hikers. There are some ramps and fun jumps to see that the bikers use; but hikers can usually walk around. There used to be slight viewpoints; but those are getting overgrown by trees. Look for bowling pin on one trail! Ferns and mushrooms are fun!
Fri, Jan 23 Anderson Lake State Park - ODT [Easy to Mod] 6-8 / 500'-829' Discover ride-$5
We start at Anderson Lake State Park and travel to the ODT via the Olympic Trail. This new trail segment is 3.15 miles long and goes to Milo Curry Road in a out-and-back.
Wed, Jan 28 Heather Park /Half way rock◆︎ [Mod] Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5
Hike starts at same parking lot as the Lake Angeles hike. Trail climbs a steep ridge; passes 1/2-Way Rock (not quite 1/2 way) @ 2.2 mi.!
Fri, Jan 30 Snowshoe TBD [Mod to Diff] 3-4.2 mi Nat'l Park/Golden
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NOTE: As with any hike, do your own research on a particular hike and assess whether it is of your hiking ability. Always carry your Hiking Essentials and do not rely on others to bring them for you. Thank you!
DISCLAIMER: OTHH assumes no collective or individual liability for any mishaps on any of their hikes or outings. Please use discretion and be safe. Please read the Hazards & Liability section on the Home page of the OTHH website and refer to the link given and agree to the conditions set forth in that document.
WILDERNESS HIKE: Any hike with a ◆︎ goes into the Wilderness, so there is a Wilderness Regulation of a limit of 12 in a group. Please honor this and divide up.
EARLY START: Watch for an e-mail from the leader(s) ahead of time indicating what time to meet at the Sequim Public parking lot.