Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- July, 2026
Wed, July 22 Hurricane Hill◆︎ [Easy to Mod] 3.2-4.5 / 680'-750' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$7
Don’t miss this chance for views of the Bailey Range while also getting a good workout up this newly paved trail to the top of Hurricane Hill at 5757'. You might even get a chance to see deer, bear, or the Olympic marmot! The wildflowers can also be quite lovely!
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
Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- August, 2026
Wed, August 5 Royal Creek◆︎ [Moderate] 6.9-7.4 / 1,099'-1,226' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7
Follow Royal Creek up to the base of a beautiful rock slide area. (There is often a waterfall seen in the late spring/early summer.) This hike begins at Upper Dungeness Trailhead. Pass the trail to Camp Handy on the left (crossing over Royal Creek). Proceed on the right following Royal Creek up. Pass the Maynard Burn Trail and hit the Natl. Park Boundary at 1.5 miles. At the end drop down ~ 75' to Royal Creek Camp @ 3.5 mi for lunch. Lots of Fungi.
GPX: available
Fri, August 7 W. Elwha/Herrick Rd. to Altair & Upper Dam Site◆︎ [Moderate] 6.5-10.5 / 1,325'-1,700' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5
Park and proceed up trail respecting private property on an easement. Campfire Girls red alder grove (1938) as you enter the Natl. Park. Follow the west side of the Elwha across some bridges like Freeman, Deadhorse, & Hughes. Drop down to the abandoned Altair Picnic/Campground Area. Can proceed on up to Glines Canyon Dam on the Olympic Hot Springs Rd.
GPX: available
Wed, August 12 N. Fork Sol Duc◆︎ [Moderate] 7.0-13.0 / 1,200'-2,247' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$7
This is a quiet hike off of Sol Duc Rd., as it is one of the least used hikes in the Park! It the N. Fork of the Sol Duc River with its scenic pools. Bring water shoes and trekking poles for one major crossing at 1.3 mile. Wed Hike turns around just before steep hill at 3.8 mi.
GPX: available
Fri, August 14 Lena Lake to Brothers Base Camp◆︎ [Difficult] 12.0-14.0 / 2,300'-3,000' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7
This is a popular hike, as it is relatively short to Lower Lena Lake but with a large, sub-alpine lake as a destination. Enjoy lunch at a large picnic rock overlooking the lake or at a couple of campspots beyond. Climb some long, flat switchbacks to get to the lake. After lunch, we may proceed on a loop towards The Brothers Trail passing campsites and then return back to the trail on a loop
Wed, August 19 Camp Handy◆︎ [Easy to Mod] 6.5-7.5 / 750'-875' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7
Camp Handy is on the Upper Dungeness River. Park at the Upper Dungeness T.H. Parking lot. Go ~ 1 mile on the trail, crossing Royal Creek on the left over an impressive bridge. Trail parallels the river for the most part. Enjoy old-growth Douglas fir and a green carpet of moss along this trail. Camp Handy is an excellent destination for first-time backpackers, as it is fairly easy to get to.
GPX: available
Fri, August 21 Badger Valley to Moose Lake from Obstruction Point◆︎ [Difficult] 9.7-10.1 / 2,769'-3,000' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$7
This is a difficult, brutally descending hike down to Grand Lake & going on to Moose Lake before an equally grueling, exposed ascent. Bring plenty of water. Experienced mt. road drivers needed for the drive to the end of Obstruction Point Road. It's nice to do a loop whether clockwise or counter-clockwise.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/badger-valley-to-grand-lake-and-grand-pass-loop
Wed, August 26 Tongue point to Eagle Cove◆︎ (Early Start) [Moderate] 5.0-8.0 / 1,000'-2,000' Discover ride-$5
Complete tour of Salt Creek Recreation Area. Park at the Main lot by sports field, go down to salt creek, go on the beach to tongue point, then go to Eagle's Cove, then back to cars. Possible excursion to batteries.
There are bathrooms at halfway point between batteries and Eagles cove.
very slow to rock-hop without sticks. Friday hike can go to Striped Peak to complete the tour
Fri, August 28 Storm King◆︎ (Early Start) [Mod to Diff] 4.1 / 1,831'-1,831' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5
Park at the Storm King Ranger Station at Lake Crescent. Proceed towards Marymere Falls. Storm King Trail will be on left. From there it is a climb!
GPX: available
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.