Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- May, 2026
Wed, May 27 Little River◆︎ [Moderate] 7-9 / 875'-1745' Discover ride-$5
This is a hike close to Port Angeles off of the Black Diamond Rd. The trail enters Natl. Park at about 1.2 miles. This used to be a historical trail leading to mines. You will pass by rock walls, old growth trees, and cross log bridges across the S. Branch of the Little River about 5-7 times and can end up at a log bridge (with a rope for support).
Fri, May 29 Deer Hair Rock/Elwha Overlook◆︎ [Difficult] 6.8-8 / 1450'-1934' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$7
Park near picnic area near Hurricane Hill Trail & hike on the paved trail to 5,757' gaining ~ 600'. Backtrack from top down ~ .1 mi. to the Elwha Trail. This trail drops down to what is called Deer Hair Rock or the Elwha Overlook @ ~ 4,643'. This hike is a reverse hike where you drop ~ 800-1,000'+ to the overlook and then climb back out! Has excellent views overlooking the Elwha River & Valley. Wildflowers can be nice! Couple of steep, scree sections, so poles are most helpful.
Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- Jun, 2026
Wed, Jun 3 Elwha Delta (Place Road ) [Easy] 4-5 / flat'-75' n/a ride-$5
Beach access off of Place Rd. off Hwy. 112. Interesting to see the w. side of the mouth of the Elwha R. and explore the beach seeing where the free-flowing Elwha has gone. "This sandy beach on the Strait was formed after the dams on the Elwha River were removed in 2011 and 2014, gradually releasing many tons of sediment". A fun surprise of driftwood sculptures can be seen like "Lone Guardian" (Mac the dog). One can go to the rt., as well along the west banks of the Elwha. Bring binoculars for any bird watching.
Fri, Jun 5 Mt. Townsend 835◆︎ [Difficult] 7 / 2300' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7
We'll do the less busy approach up Mt. Townsend via the Little Quilcene Trail #835 from Bon Jon Pass. Phlox should be blooming and views in the last third of the hike and at the top are fabulous on a clear day. Of the multiple approaches up Mount Townsend, this option has the shortest distance with the least elevation gain
Wed, Jun 10 Gold Creek Extension Trail [Moderate] 6.1 / 652' NW Forest/Golden ride-$3
Starts at (47.972308, -123.100532) off of Palo Alto road. Goes down to where the Gold Creek shelter was, close to the cement bridge. Where the old campground was. Easy walk, a couple of small water crossings. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/gold-creek-extension-trail
Fri, Jun 12 Lake Angeles◆︎ [Mod to Diff] 7.5-10.5 / 2500'-3500' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5
Lake Angeles is a very popular & busy, 3.7-mile hike up to a beautiful, 20-acre, alpine lake in a "glacier-sculpted landscape". Parking lot is before the Hurricane Ridge Guard Station and shares parking with the Heather Park T.H. After crossing Ennis Creek at ~ 1 mile, hike continues to climb steadily to the lake. Stop at the lake or proceed up an addtl. ~1.5 miles and ~ 1,000’ to the Lake Angeles Overlook to look down at the lake and be able to see where you have climbed!
Wed, Jun 17 Dungeness Spit / New Dungeness Lighthouse [Easy to Mod] 10.5-11.5 / 140'-167' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$3
Walk down ~ 1/2 mile from parking at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge to the beach & walk on the spit to the New Dungeness Lighthouse for ~ 5 miles. We plan accordingly to walk/hike at the best minus tide. This is a "must do", if you haven't done it already; or make it an annual tradition!
Fri, Jun 19 Slab Camp to Deer Ridge◆︎ [Mod to Diff] 10-11 / 2850'-3022' NW Forest/Golden ride-$5
This is a moderately difficult to difficult hike as there are some steep grades, especially between the 1.5 – 2.7-mile mark. You can go as far as the “Benches” at 2.7 miles or to the ONP boundary at 3.3 miles or continue on to the Deer Park Campground at about 5 miles. Or, if not enough, can go on another .8 miles to Blue Mt. and the .5 mi. Rainshadow Nature Trail!
Wed, Jun 24 Lover's Lane/Sol Duc Falls Loop◆︎ [Easy to Mod] 5.5-6.7 / 450'-700' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$7
Loop from Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort up to Sol Duc Falls and back through the Campground or in reverse! Enjoy the "lush bottomlands and groves of impressive ancient trees" plus some mushrooms and the water of Sol Duc River and Canyon Creek. Afterwards, a stop will be made down the road at the Salmon Cascades to view the salmon jumping the falls--quite a spectacular feat!
Fri, Jun 26---TBD
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.