Route Overview
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A Washington loop covering Olympic, Mount Rainier, and North Cascades with a mix of rainforest, alpine meadows, and rugged peaks.
Itinerary
Start with alpine views and a lake stop.
08:00
120 min08:00
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Hurricane Ridge
Olympic National Park
120 min
11:30
60 min11:30
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Lake Crescent
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
60 min
13:00
90 min13:00
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Marymere Falls Trail
Olympic National Park
90 min
Hoh Rain Forest and a sunset beach.
08:00
45 min08:00
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Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
Olympic National Park
45 min
09:00
60 min09:00
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Hall of Mosses Trail
Federal Hall National Memorial
60 min
17:00
90 min17:00
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Ruby Beach sunset
Olympic National Park
90 min
Morning coast stop and drive to Mount Rainier.
Alpine meadows and classic viewpoints.
08:00
45 min08:00
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Paradise Visitor Center
Mount Rainier National Park
45 min
09:00
150 min09:00
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Skyline Trail (short loop)
Mount Rainier National Park
150 min
13:30
60 min13:30
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Reflection Lakes
Mount Rainier National Park
60 min
High-elevation views and ridge walks.
08:00
45 min08:00
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Sunrise Visitor Center
Mount Rainier National Park
45 min
09:00
150 min09:00
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Sourdough Ridge Trail
Mount Rainier National Park
150 min
13:30
90 min13:30
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Grove of the Patriarchs (if open)
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
90 min
Transition day to the North Cascades.
Iconic overlooks and short hikes on Highway 20.
09:00
45 min09:00
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Diablo Lake Overlook
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
45 min
10:30
90 min10:30
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Ross Dam Trail
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
90 min
14:00
60 min14:00
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Washington Pass Overlook
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
60 min
Drive back for departure.
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Days
15
Stops
moderate
Difficulty
Best Season
July-September for stable weather and road access
Tags
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