Mount Washington Hike
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Mount Washington Hike
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The Mount Washington hike is a hard hike in Olympic National Park that sees moderate traffic. Don’t be fooled by the light mileage, this is a challenging trek with lots of steep sections and sometimes slippery footing. You’ll also want to download a GPS route to avoid losing the trail, which could prove treacherous on some sections.
We recommend hiking this trail on a dry day for the best footing and bringing poles.
Getting there
The trailhead for the Mount Washington hike is off Forest Road 2419.
About
| Backcountry Campground | No |
| When to do | April-October |
| Pets allowed | No |
| Family friendly | No |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Moderate |
| Route Type | Out and back |
Mount Washington Hike
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Mount Washington Hike Description
Mount Washington is a fun, adventurous hike with stellar views. However, come prepared for a hard, steep hike that’s easy to get lost on. Download your GPS ahead of time and take care on tough sections.
Beginning near the end of the road, the trail heads roughly northwest. The climbing starts pretty much immediately and doesn’t let up. Grind your way up the slope, making your way through some rooty, rocky sections where the footing is more challenging. To get up the steepest section, two switchbacks help you along. From here, it’s on to the summit.
Note that many hikers get off-track and run into a sheer cliff face about 8 feet tall. If you find yourself here, don’t try to climb it. Instead, backtrack and look for the main trail.
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