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Planning a trip to the Olympic Peninsula
Posted on 2/6/15 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 2/6/15 at 1:28 pm
My son will be 13 next year and I'm trying to plan a trip to the Olympic Peninsula. After looking at so many reviews, one thing for certain is hiking to Hurricane Hill.
This will be a mom and son trip. I want a bonding trip before he hits the nothing to do with me stage. I've talked to him about the trip, and he is excited. (He knows its not definite and that many factors will determine if it can be done.)
Together we have been doing research and he wants to do the Hurricane Hill hike, trails through the HOH Rainforest, LaPush Beach, and maybe if possible a whale sightseeing tour.
Right now I'm thinking 8 solid days on the Olympic Peninsula. Also I'm thinking of base camp (not literally, but just as an idea) being in Forks, Wa. It seems like a central point for everything. I'm also open to maybe some tent camping for a night or two in a campground. Also maybe a overnight guided tour into the back country.
If anyone has any ideas or tips, I would greatly appreciate it.
This will be a mom and son trip. I want a bonding trip before he hits the nothing to do with me stage. I've talked to him about the trip, and he is excited. (He knows its not definite and that many factors will determine if it can be done.)
Together we have been doing research and he wants to do the Hurricane Hill hike, trails through the HOH Rainforest, LaPush Beach, and maybe if possible a whale sightseeing tour.
Right now I'm thinking 8 solid days on the Olympic Peninsula. Also I'm thinking of base camp (not literally, but just as an idea) being in Forks, Wa. It seems like a central point for everything. I'm also open to maybe some tent camping for a night or two in a campground. Also maybe a overnight guided tour into the back country.
If anyone has any ideas or tips, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Posted on 2/6/15 at 1:31 pm to tigerfan1180
Paging Roger and Don
Those are the locals in that area and can provide a wealth of info.
Those are the locals in that area and can provide a wealth of info.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 1:38 pm to tigerfan1180
Also I need to keep things on budget, and I was thinking of doing gear rental, for the day packs, the hydration packs, walking sticks, and etc, since we will be flying, and luggage space is limited.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 1:39 pm to eyepooted
I haven't spent a lot of time in Olympic, more time in the N. Cascades.
Sul Doc Hot Springs is a pretty cool place, and I believe they have cabin rentals there. It has a nice trail system through the rain forest.
Wildflowers in the sub alpine area is beautiful. I think it's Sunrise or Sunset Ridge.
Sul Doc Hot Springs is a pretty cool place, and I believe they have cabin rentals there. It has a nice trail system through the rain forest.
Wildflowers in the sub alpine area is beautiful. I think it's Sunrise or Sunset Ridge.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 1:52 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I've looked at the Sul Doc Hot Springs, and according to the website, it starts at around $150 a night. No thank you. Just need a safe and clean place to lay our heads at night. I honestly don't see the point in paying that much money when all we are doing is taking a shower and sleeping there.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:10 pm to tigerfan1180
Also I've talked to my son about rafting trips and even kayaking trips. Even though I'm on a budget being a single mom, my son and I are comfortable sleeping in a tent in a campground for a couple of nights or so. Him and I both are really excited about the adventure and we are excited to see what mother nature has in store for us.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:35 pm to tigerfan1180
You can enjoy the area without having to rent a cabin.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:41 pm to tigerfan1180
listen to me when I tell you this
plan to camp atleast one night on La Push Beach #2, the hike itself is only about a mile, but it is one of the most ridiculously beautiful places I've been
I will watch the sunset on that beach one day
plan to camp atleast one night on La Push Beach #2, the hike itself is only about a mile, but it is one of the most ridiculously beautiful places I've been
I will watch the sunset on that beach one day
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:49 pm to Salmon
Going to La Push is definitely on the list. I'm just in the beginning stages of planning things so I haven't dug too deep yet, so I didn't know that there were different areas of La Push. Thanks for the info.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 3:20 pm to RogerTheShrubber
quote:
Sul Doc Hot Springs is a pretty cool place, and I believe they have cabin rentals there. It has a nice trail system through the rain forest.
Campground there too. I've been wanting to hike the High Divide trail for years and the trailhead is 2 miles from there.
The Rangers recommend 2 books about hiking the park. I bought this one. mobile link
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