Come join us as we set out to make contact with the Blue Glacier on Mt Olympus and (if we're lucky) get a sky show during the Perseid Meteor shower. We we will not be summitting but we will get some close up views of Olympus and the infamous Blue Glacier. On our journey we will walk through beautiful rainforest, following the Hoh River for the first 2 days, with only 1600ft of gain. That will be our highest camp, but if you have your sights set on seeing the Blue Glacier like I do, we will climb 2500ft in a little over 3 miles. This section opens up to views and includes a washout that is navigated by a ladder and rope. DAY 1 (8/13)= 9ish mi to Olympic GS (no gain) DAY 2= 5.4 mi to Elk Lake (1600 gain) **day 2 after we get to camp or day 3 before we leave Elk Lake (optional: 6.2m/ 2500^ (RT) to Blue Glacier) DAY 3= 5.5-6m/1600 down to Lewis Meadow DAY 4= 10+ mi to cars (flat)
**$25 campsite fee payable to Bonnie Rico by July 31st**
WTA Description:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/hoh-river-blue-glacier
Trailhead Directions
From Forks, head south on U.S. Highway 101 for about 13 miles. Turn east onto Upper Hoh Road and continue about 18.2 miles to the road end where the ranger station and trailhead are located. *Please keep In mind that this entrance to ONP cam get very backed up in the summer. Allow lots of extra wait time to enter the park.
Map
Trip Leaders:
*(L)ead; (W)FA; (S)weep