Tag: Olympic National Forest Hiking
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Return to Lena Lake
July 23, 2025. Tacoma, Washington. Day 63 of 170 Some hikes just call for a repeat visit, and Lena Lake is definitely one of them. This 7.2-mile roundtrip trek, with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet, rewards you with a fantastic swimming lake at the top. Our last trip to Lena Lake was on a…
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Exploring the Magic of Lena Lake: A Hiker’s Paradise
July 12, 2025. Brinnon, Washington. Day 52 of 170 Today was our last hike at Olympic National Forest. We chose to hike Lena Lake, a 7.2-mile round trip with a 1,300-foot elevation change. By the numbers, it’s a moderate to difficult hike, but the trail is well-maintained with a number of switchbacks that make the…
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Hiking Murhut Falls: An Olympic National Forest and Hood Canal Gem
July 11, 2025. Brinnon, Washington. Day 51 of 170 Today we hiked yet another gem in the Olympic National Forest: Murhut Falls. This trail is perfectly maintained, and at only 1.8 miles roundtrip with a 250-foot ascent, it rewards you with one of the most astonishing and accessible waterfalls we’ve ever experienced. The two-tiered, 130-foot…
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Hiking Ranger Hole Trail: History and Beauty at Olympic National Forest
July 10, 2025. Brinnon, Washington. Day 50 of 170 Today, we hiked the Ranger Hole Trail #24 in Olympic National Forest. This short, 1.8-mile roundtrip trail leads to a fantastic swimming hole and is well worth the effort. The Forest Service often doesn’t receive the recognition it deserves for its diverse ecosystems and well-maintained trails.…