Olympic Hot Springs | 21 Mile

Olympic Hot Springs — 21 Miles
Rain in Seattle on Saturday. That's our cue.
We'll take the 5:35 ferry to Kingston, then drive straight to Madison Falls trailhead. We start from there and walk the old resort road through the Elwha valley — past an abandoned ranger station, the ghost of the old Elwha resort, and the site of the Glines Canyon Dam, one of the largest dam removals in US history, before the road gives way to trail in the old growth. It'll be wet out there, but the forest is built for it and the crowds aren't. The hot springs are at the end — a handful of warm pools scattered through the woods, each a little different. Worth exploring before the walk back.

Distance: 21 miles out and back Elevation gain: ~3,200 ft Difficulty: Strenuous Time: 8–10 hours
Bring:

• 3+ liters water + filter
• Swimsuit and towel(If you want to get in the hot springs)
• Rain jacket and waterproof layers
• Trekking poles
• Lunch and snacks
• Headlamp

Pass: America the Beautiful or Olympic NP pass

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/olympic-hot-springs-trail?p=71143225&sh=kemw43

Things to Pack: Hiking poles, and boots, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, a hat, waterproof jacket, warm clothing with layers, extra pair of socks, change of clothes, water, snacks, microspikes, snow shoes etc.
If you plan on being a rider please bring $40 for your driver towards gas, park entrance fees etc. ( Pay your Driver when you enter their car !)
Bring a plastic bag to place your boots in after the hike.
Important: You and yourself alone are responsible for your own safety. Please know your abilities before signing up.
After the hike we will stop off at a local restaurant support small business
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