Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- Apr, 2026
Wed, Apr 1 OAT Mile 0 to Living Room◆︎ [Easy to Mod] 7-8.5 / 700'-955' Discover ride-$5
This is a popular & familiar route for many and is considered Mile “0” of the Olympic Adventure Trail off of Hwy 112. We will hike to what is called the “Living Room” with a bench and picnic table, making it a convenient turn-around spot with a nice view, as well. An extra 1-1/2 miles can be obtained by going further to the truck and turning around.
Fri, Apr 3 Dungeness Spit / New Dungeness Lighthouse [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!
Wed, Apr 8 OAT--Joyce-Piedmont E. [Easy to Mod] 6-8.8 / 900'-1100' Discover ride-$7
We go East on the Olympic Adventure Trail (OAT) to the 2nd Bench/Picnic Table or to the Joyce Access Logging Road.
Fri, Apr 10 Heather Park / Pass◆︎ [Mod to Diff] 8.4-10 / 3600'-3950' 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.! Pass an old stone fireplace structure built in 1938 (Heather Park Forest Camp) on a side trail @ 5,300'. Go through a sub-alpine, heather basin known as Heather Park @ ~ 4.1 mi. w/creek and campsites. Go by a prominent pinnacle known as 2nd Top. Make final climb to Heather Pass for good views of the Strait and Mt. Olympus.
Wed, Apr 15 Steam Donkey / Maple Valley Trails [Easy to Mod] 3.5-6 / 440'-600' Discover ride-$7
Relatively easy hike from the Dosewallips State Park Campground near Brinnon. Goes through woods, over streams like Phantom Creek, and also along a trail, Steam Donkey named for equipment used in logging days. If tide permits, can go under 101 & walk out towards tidal flats & viewing from an observation tower. If fortunate, might see spawning salmon & maybe even some elk! https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-c96c08f-22
Fri, Apr 17 Old/Lower Gray Wolf◆︎ [Easy to Mod] 7-8.5 / 900'-1250' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7
Distance will be dependent upon which trailhead is used and if the Cat Creek Loop (~ 1.4 mi.) is used. Enjoy this hike along/near the Gray Wolf River with its many features. One comes down to the river 2-3 times at Two-Mile Camp, Cliff Camp, etc., and also goes up above the river in spots. TH(47.965852050902726, -123.11529467667314). Google maps wrong.
Wed, Apr 22 Waterfalls [Easy to Mod] 5-5.5 / 1000' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$10
Visit 4 waterfalls, which should be at their prime: Falls View (a hiking loop near Mt. Walker), Rainbow Falls across from Mt. Walker, Rocky Brook Falls near Brinnon, a picnic lunch, & then Murhut Falls up the Duckabush. Visit Whitney Gardens in Brinnon on the way home to see the fabulous rhodies. A $1 donation is suggested for visiting the gardens.
Fri, Apr 24 Marmot Pass, Quilcene [Difficult] 11-11.5 / 3490'-3650' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7
This is one of the more difficult, but popular, hikes in the area steadily climbing up to Marmot Pass at ~ 6,000'. There are wonderful views from up on top with a steep, ¾-mile climb up to this point from Camp Mystery. The trail follows the Upper Big Quilcene River, goes by Shelter Rock Camp, leaving the river at Camp Mystery at ~ 4.6 miles and on up the final ascent to Marmot Pass, which "captures what makes the Olympics so special".
Wed, Apr 29 Travis Spit [Easy] 4 / 50'-68' n/a
Some cobblestone beach walk from Panorama Vista County Park on NW corner of Miller Peninsula off E. Sequim Bay Rd. Travis Spit is across from Gibson Spit/Port Williams across WA Harbor and looking at the Battelle Pacific NW National Lab. Views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Protection Island, and sometimes even Mt. Baker! Bring binoculars for bird viewing. May see river otters and various sea creatures. There is limited parking. Please respect private property.
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.