6.1 mi
Distance
1,798 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 39m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
West Elwha River Trail is an out-and-back trail in Olympic National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Clallam County, Washington. It is 6.1 miles long. The nearest town is Port Angeles, Washington, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 133 ft |
| High point | 2.6 mi | 229 ft |
| End | 6.1 mi | 133 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Port Angeles, WA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Clallam County, WA
- Jurisdiction:
- Olympic National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:360-565-3130
- Address:Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road · Port Angeles, WA · 98362
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Olympic National Park Altair Campground
0.2 mi awayOlympic National Park
Port Angeles, WA
National Park
Little River Adventure
4.1 mi awayPort Angeles, WA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Camp Mount Olympus LLC
6.2 mi awayPort Angeles, WA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Shadow Mountain General Store & RV Park
7.4 mi awayPort Angeles, WA
Private Reservable
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