Deer Ridge Trail

Deer Ridge Trail offers peekaboo mountain views through the trees of Olympic National Forest, offering an enjoyable adventure on a fairly quiet trail. This route is in good shape but it is steep in sections, so poles are recommended. Watch for wildlife on this hike.

Begin from the trailhead, where you’ll take the path on your right. Follow Slab Camp Creek a short distance before slowly leaving the creek and climbing gradually up the valley wall.

Wrap around the base of the ridge in front of you, still slowly climbing alongside the ridge. You’ll then get up on top of the ridge before then dropping back down to its south side. Hugging this south side of the ridge, you’ll end your ascent at Deer Park Campground. From here, turn around and retrace your steps back to the trailhead when you’re ready.