Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park
This 9 Hour Tour begins with a two-hour shuttle into the Hoh Rain Forest, one of the largest temperate rain forests in the contiguous USA. At the Hoh Rain Forest, guests typically have two full hours to explore the Hall of Mosses and Spruce Nature Trail on a Naturalist Guided Hiking Tour. Our guide will overview the natural history of the Hoh Rain Forest, identify various micro-plants, and showcase the top viewing areas. The endless moss-laden scenery and towering old-growth evergreens are breathtaking.
After a scheduled stop in Forks, we spend the afternoon on the Pacific Coast at Rialto Beach. At Rialto, guests generally have one or two hours to explore this beautiful section of wilderness coast amongst massive sea stacks, driftwood logs, and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Overall, guest can expect 3-4 hours of sightseeing with about 4-5 hours of drive time roundtrip from our Port Angeles meet-up location.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hoh Rain Forest, 5629-4911 Upper Hoh Rd, Olympic National Park, WA 98331
Upon arrival at the Hoh Rain Forest, our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2 mile guided hike along the scenic nature loops up to 2 miles. During the hike, guests will be face-to-face with 300 foot tall old growth Sitka Spruce trees, sword ferns covering the forest floor, and a wide variety of vivid-green vegetation. After the rain forest hike, there will be time allocated for a picnic lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Forks, Forks, Clallam County, Washington
To split up our drive from the Hoh Rain Forest to Rialto Beach, we will do a 20-30 minute scheduled stop at Forks Outfitters. This is a great place to pick-up lunch snacks, coffee, or a quick souvenir.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, WA
During the afternoon, our tour group will enjoy a scenic stop at Rialto Beach along the Olympic Wilderness Coast. At Rialto Beach, guests will walk alongside towering sea stacks, massive driftwood logs, and watch the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Guests can either join a guided hike led by our naturalist hiking guide or can explore the coast at their own pace as time and tides permit.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Olympic Hiking Co. operates the tour rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather not permitted."
"Weather forecast can be unpredictable, please extra warm layers and/or water resistant outwear."
"Near public transportation"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Our meet-up location is in Port Angeles, WA, which is the main epicenter for exploring Olympic National Park. Please note that this is about a 3 hour one-way trip from Seattle."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:30 AM
Duração: 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: Port Angeles Wharf, 115 E Railroad Ave, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.