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Hoh Rain Forest Tour: Explore Temperate Rainforest

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108 Ratings

Port Angeles

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Hoh Rain Forest on this 9-hour tour. Explore the moss-laden scenery, towering evergreens, and learn about the natural history of the forest. Then, spend the afternoon at Rialto Beach, surrounded by sea stacks and crashing waves.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Hoh Rain Forest - 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.
Forks - 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.
Rialto Beach - 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.

What's Included

Commercially Authorized Tour Guide
Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van
Olympic National Park Entrance Fees

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch

Additional Information

Kick off this 9-hour journey with a two-hour drive to the magnificent Hoh Rain Forest, one of the most expansive temperate rain forests in the contiguous United States. Once there, guests usually receive a full two hours to explore the Hall of Mosses and the Spruce Nature Trail as part of our guided hiking tour led by a nature expert. The guide will share necessary information about the Hoh Rain Forest’s natural history, identify several tiny plants, and highlight the best viewing spots. The mesmerizing scene of endless moss-draped landscapes and towering ancient evergreen trees will leave you spellbound.

Following a planned break in Forks, the trip resumes with an afternoon at the Pacific purview of Rialto Beach. There, guests can spend one to two hours marveling at the stark wilderness of the coast, colossal sea stacks, driftwood logs, and the vigorous Pacific Ocean waves. The trip includes 3-4 hours of sightseeing interspersed within approximately 4-5 hours of driving time from and to our meeting point in Port Angeles.

Olympic Hiking Co. operates the tour rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather not permitted.
The weather forecast can be unpredictable, please bring extra clothing as a precaution
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.

Location

Olympic Hiking Co.

East Railroad Avenue

Our Olympic Hiking Co. tour office and check-in area is located on the ground level inside of the Port Angeles Wharf. Be on the lookout for our wall-sized Olympic National Park map, four seasons exhibits, and our Olympic Hiking Co. logo.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Beth

Apr 7, 2024

Make the Time - Great Tour. Good for most activity levels. Company was friendly and responsive. Our guide Daniel was knowlegable, friendly and accomadating. I am a large, mobility challenged individual and Daniel kept the pace perfect for me. His knowlege of the history and flora was extensive. A nice relaxing drive with many beautiful views. Well done