Mid-May 5 Day Itinerary / High-Mileage Day Hike Recs
Hi! Me and 2 friends (all college runners) are visiting for 5 days in mid-may. Here's the itinerary I've whipped up so far, wondering if there's anything I've missed (road / trail closures, too much snow) or too much in any given day that may call for some changes.
Also, are there any longer hikes I should swap out for my current options? Made a post a bit earlier today, was recommended Mount Townsend Loop. Should I slot that in somewhere?
Last but not least, should I try to fit in Quinault. Looks amazing, but heard road closures may make the hikes there a little less worth doing? Thanks!
Day 1:
- Arrive @ SEA
- Explore Seattle
- Stay in Port Angeles
- Edmonds-Kingston or Bainbridge Ferry
Day 2:
- Hurricane Ridge (Snow problems?)
- Hurricane Ridge -> Klahhane Ridge (-> Lake Angeles thru?)
- Park Car at Lake Angeles, Shuttle to Hurricane Ridge (if doing thru to LA)
- Hurricane Hill (if no thru)
Day 3:
- Lake Crescent (MSK hikeable?)
- Mount Storm King / Marymere Falls
- Chill day
Day 4:
- Sol Duc / Beaches (Swap loop for other long hike?)
- Mink Lake / Deer Lake / Sol Duc Falls (13.2m)
- Relax at Hot Springs
- Drive to Forks
- Sunset at Rialto Beach
Day 5:
- Hoh Rainforest
- Hall of Mosses / 5 Mile Island via Hoh River Trail (10.2mi)
- Ruby / Kalaloch Beach / Second Beach / La Push (Beach rec?)
Day 6:
- Beaches
- Second Beach (2mi)
- Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches (8mi)
- Target Shi Shi return @ Sunset
Day 7:
- Return to SEA
- Late night flights (Recs for how to spend the day?)
u/Bubbly-Year1793 — 5 days ago