Trail Conditions

 
Purple sea stars on rocks on the beach
  • Wilderness Backpacking Permits are required for all overnight hikes, year-round. For the most up to date information on how to obtain a permit, visit our Wilderness Trip Planner page.
  • Note about human waste resource impacts: In the last few years there has been a rise in human feces left unburied within the park and wilderness. In order to keep this a pristine and enjoyable resource into the future:
    • Always use toilets when available
    • When beyond 1/4 mile of a privy - walk at least 70 steps (200 feet) away from water, trails, and campsites, & dig a hole 8 inches deep in soil (not sand) to bury your human waste. Pack out your toilet paper.
  • For more updates, always check weather & road conditions.
  • Olympic National Forest alerts and conditions page
  • Visit our Interactive Wilderness Trip Planner Map to see an overview of campsite locations
 

These conditions are updated as reported from visitors and staff and may not reflect the what you find in the field. Conditions can change quickly in this wilderness park.


 

Coastal Trail Conditions

 

 
Sunset at Shi Shi Beach
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Northside Trail Conditions

 

 

Southside Trail Conditions

 

 
Bull Elk
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Last updated: June 14, 2024

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