Olympic National Forest

Olympic National Forest offers diverse recreation opportunities for everyone!

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Surrounded on three sides by saltwater, with the Olympic Mountains nestled in the center, the Olympic National Forest offers the unique opportunity to hike a mountain for great 360 degree views, explore the only temperate rainforest in the lower 48, and camp right along one of the many pristine bodies of water. Experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Wilderness areas offer solitude and a chance to experience the rich biodiversity of the Olympic Peninsula. Come, play, see and explore the many things do!

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Wilderness Areas/Wild & Scenic Rivers

Buckhorn Wilderness - This Wilderness encompasses 44, 258 acres and is the largest on the Olympic National Forest.

Colonel Bob Wilderness - Come explore Colonel Bob Wilderness with trails that provide access for backpackers, campers, hunters, and mountain climbers!

Daniel J. Evans Wilderness - The Daniel J. Evans Wilderness is Washington's largest Wilderness area and serves to protect the Roosevelt elk herds.

Mount Skokomish Wilderness - This Wilderness includes very steep terrain ranging in elevation from 800 feet near Lake Cushman to the 6,612 foot summit of Mt. Stone.

The Brothers Wilderness - Except for a relatively gentle valley area in the East Fork of Lena Creek, the entire 16,682 acre Wilderness is quite precipitous with tree covered slopes extending to about 5,000 feet.

Wonder Mountain Wilderness - This 2,349 acre Wilderness is one of the smallest wildernesses in the Western United States.

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