What are your thoughts on Olympic National Park, WA?

I'm possibly heading out to WA next june and I would like at least one full day to see the park.



What do you think of the park?



BQ: What are some highlights that I can do in a day?

BQ: Any "hidden gems" or less touristy spots that are good?



Please share as much info as possible, look forward to hearing some answers. Thanks.What are your thoughts on Olympic National Park, WA?
I think the park is fantastic! One day is really not enough since it is a large park and has a number of diverse things to see, however I have taken people from out of town on a marathon trip around the park in one day viewing just some of the highlights. You need to start out REALLY early and plan on driving about 350 miles.



The highlights I've done in one day:



Hurricane Ridge

A quick stop at Lake Crescent

A hike around the loop trail in the Hoh Rainforest

Kalaloch %26amp; Ruby Beach



Some other "hidden" gems that you might be able to include or substitute for some of the above:



Sol Duc Hot Springs

Lake Ozette - 7 mile loop hike to the beach - petroglyphs can be seen along the way

Lake Quinault

Queets Rain Forest

A hike down to any of the beaches at LaPush



Not exactly "in" the park, but a side trip to Neah Bay will provide you with a view of beautiful unspoiled beaches and the opportunity to see the Makah Museum which is very interestingWhat are your thoughts on Olympic National Park, WA?
Wow RB you just have a day. The area is huge. My favorite place is Hurricane Ridge above Port Angeles, Wa. It's about 20 miles out of Port Angeles. You can drive right to it. You will be at about 5700 feet. The views of the Olympic Mountains are spectacular. There may still even be snow at the lodge in June. There was when we were there this past year. Another beautiful place on the peninsula but not in the park is Cape Flattery in the Makah Indian Reservation. It is the farthest northwest point in the continental US. The area is beautiful. Then there is the Hoh Rain Forest. If you like to hike there are trails for all levels. If the gator in your logo means you are from Florida, you will love it. I'm originally from Mississippi. It's a whole different world. If you get to drive 101 pull off at one of the beaches to see the Pacific. Enjoy your visit. June is usually a very nice time of year.