Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- Jun, 2026

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 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

Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- July, 2026

Wed, July 1 Victoria/Canada◆︎ (Early Start)  [Easy] 5.0-8.6 / 500'-500' N/A ride-$3

Take the earliest Coho ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria and walk around Victoria exploring the waterfront, Beacon Hill Park, Clover Point Park, Holland Point Park, to the Breakwater Lighthouse, having lunch at the Breakwater Bistro & Bar, and returning via Fisherman's Wharf and the colorful floathouses, and Peter Pollen Park. This will be a long day, so plan accordingly!

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/map-82965d4-11

Fri, July 3 Little Hump/Big Hump at the Duckabush◆︎  [Moderate] 8.0-11.0 / 1,600'-2,776' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7

Little Hump and down to the camps along the river is at 2.4 mi./700'. Then, if one wishes to proceed, there are ~ 16 short switchbacks & an 800’-1,000' climb to Big Hump or "Snack Rock" ledges at 3.9 mi, where one can survey the wild valley & Saint Peters Dome to the south. Then a substantial 600' drop to the river at the 5.3-mile River Camp. "Marvel at the wild river, as it tumbles over giant boulders and squeezes through narrow, rocky clefts."

Wed, July 8 Ozette Triangle◆︎ (Early Start)  [Mod to Diff] 9.0-9.4 / 360'-538' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$10

One of the most famous and popular loop hikes on the Olympic Coast. Plan for a low tide. Early start, as it will be ~ a 2-hour drive ea. way and may cost $10-15/ride. Walk the ~3-mile boardwalk, ~3.1 miles along the beach, and another 3 miles back clockwise or counter-clockwise. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes suitable for beach walking on large rocks. Bring poles for such and the slippery boardwalks. Be watching for the Makah Petroglyphs at Wedding Rocks. Do not miss!

Fri, July 10 Tubal Cain / Tull Canyon ◆︎  [Mod to Diff] 7.2-8.0 / 1,100'-1,600' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7

Trail starts towards the end of the Upper Dungeness Rd. Pass the Silver Creek Shelter and cross Silver Creek on a log bridge entering the Wilderness at ~ a 1/2 mile. Hike through 2nd-growth conifers and a tunnel of rhodys. At 3.2 mi., come to a junction. Can go up to the left steeply less than a mi. to Tull Canyon and the plane wreckage of a WWII, B-17 bomber. Or, can go straight up valley towards the Tubal Cain mine & the site of the old Copper City near Copper Creek.

Wed, July 15 N. Kitsap Heritage Park◆︎  [Easy to Mod] 6.0-8.7 / 650'-880' N/A ride-$7

This park has over 800 acres and 10 miles of trails to choose from in one of Kitsap County's largest parks, located between the towns of Kingston and Indianola. There are many possibilities of loops and there is a variety of forest, wetlands, and the headwaters of (2) vital salmon streams: Grovers Creek and Carpenter Creek. The Great Peninsula Conservancy was a leading partner in conserving this area, along with the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, in addition to other agencies.

Fri, July 17 Switchback Trail / Victor Pass / Klahhane Ridge◆︎  [Mod to Diff] 5.7-8.6 / 2,240'-3,140' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5

Starts at Switchback TH. Starts at cascading stream in subalpine Alaska yellow-cedar forest and climbs 1480' in 1.6 miles, transitioning to the alpine meadows of Victor Pass with lots of wildflowers this time of year. Continue along the ridge for a mile with continuous spectacular views (weather permitting). Descend 400' over 0.3 miles to an outstanding raven's eye view of Lake Angeles and turnaround point. Mostly good quality trail with scattered rocky/steep spots. Expect a few lingering snow patches covering the trail on the East end of the ridge. If still feeling perky on the way back, can do a side trip around to the meadows on the West side of Mt. Angeles, adding 2.0 miles and 900' round trip.

Wed, July 22 Grindstone Meadow (Camp Handy)◆︎  [Easy to Mod] 9.8-10.6 / 1,000'-1,312' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7

Grindstone Flats/Meadow turn-off is ~ a 1/2 mile beyond Camp Handy along the Dungeness River. Go to the right at a trail juncturento the Heather Basin Trail for ~ a mile. Drop down to Grindstone Flats, which is in a meadow and quite pleasant along the creek. One can proceed on up the valley towards Heather Basin along the Heather Creek Trail # 863; but Grindstone Flats/Meadow is usually the turn-around point.

Fri, July 24 Silver Lake via Silver Lake Way Trail◆︎  [Mod to Diff] 6.3-7.9 / 1,730'-2,090' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7

Quickest way to Silver Lake via the Silver Lake Way Trail near end of the Upper Dungeness Rd. past Tubal Cain T.H. "User-built" trail and is quite rough and rooty in a 1/2 mile section. Hiker must be able to negotiate these big rocks in this and a couple of other steep, short sections. Trail then has some flat meadows and moderate inclines. Turn rt. at trail intersection to go to Silver Lake. Also, a steep 1/2 mi. section up to saddle near Hawk's Peak w/ incredible views!

Wed, July 29 Miller Peninsula from ESB (Manzanita Trail)◆︎  [Easy to Mod] 9.0-10.0 / 800'-800' Discover ride-$3

Hiking route is from E. Sequim Bay Rd. & follows the Manzanita/Bluff Trail. Pleasant hike in coastal woods & offers plenty of solitude on this multi-use trail system!

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-f7ac67a-146

Fri, July 31 Deer Lake to Potholes◆︎ (Early Start)  [Mod to Diff] 8.0-10.0 / 1,600'-2,308' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$10

This hike starts at the T.H. for Sol Duc Falls. Pass Sol Duc Falls and proceed on up to Deer Lake for about 3 miles on a very rocky trail. From Deer Lake @ ~ 3.65 mi., turn off & go on up ~ a mile to the Potholes Meadows Extension along the start of the High Divide Trail @ ~ 4,097' Elevation. Hit a camp spot at ~ 4.75-5 mi.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-c2937f3-17

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.