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Spend a day moving from the saturated hush of the Hoh Rain Forest to the wind-swept drama of Rialto Beach. This full-day guided tour blends natural-history interpretation, old-growth forest walks, and coastal exploration—perfect for travelers who want a concentrated Olympic National Park experience.
Spend a day moving from the saturated hush of the Hoh Rain Forest to the wind-swept drama of Rialto Beach. This full-day guided tour blends natural-history interpretation, old-growth forest walks, and coastal exploration—perfect for travelers who want a concentrated Olympic National Park experience.
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Operated by Olympic Hiking Co. · Port Angeles, Washington
The van eases out of Port Angeles before dawn, headlights cutting through mist as cedars and firs march past like patient giants. By the time you step under the low, green canopy of the Hoh Rain Forest, the air smells of wet earth and old wood; moss drips from branches and the forest feels alive to a slow heartbeat. Your guide points out the Hall of Mosses trailhead, and for the next two hours the world reduces to a narrow boardwalk, the hush of spores and fern fronds, and the vertical scale of Sitka spruce that reach three hundred feet into the sky.
moderate.
9 hours (full-day).
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and the ability to walk 2 miles on uneven, sometimes wet terrain; comfortable sitting during van transfers.
The naturalist-led hike is about two miles total, roughly two hours on mixed boardwalk and natural tread.
Yes—Olympic National Park entrance fees are included in the tour price.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; operators recommend a moderate fitness level for participants.
Low tide and late afternoon light offer the best access and dramatic lighting for sea stacks; check tide tables before the tour.
Expect approximately 4–5 hours of roundtrip driving from Port Angeles as part of this nine-hour tour.
Yes—Olympic Hiking Co. operates rain or shine; cancellations for weather are not permitted, so prepare with proper rain gear.
The Hoh River valley and coastal shores are ancestral lands of the Hoh and Quinault peoples; traditional knowledge informs many place names and local stewardship practices.
The area is managed for wilderness values—stay on designated trails, avoid disturbing tidepool life, and pack out all trash to protect sensitive intertidal and old-growth habitats.
Olympic Hiking Co. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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