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Hall of Mosses Trail – Hoh Rain Forest loop from Olympic National Park

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Hall of Mosses Trail – Hoh Rain Forest loop from Olympic National Park

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Hall of Mosses Trail – Hoh Rain Forest loop from Olympic National Park

02:16

8.66km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

Olympic National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.85 km

Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

If you need information and maps about the beautiful Hoh Rain Forest, the Visitor Center should be the first destination to pay a visit. It is open daily.

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2.36 km

If you just want got get a quick impression of the stunning pacific rainforest vegetation of Olympic National Park, hike this easy 0.8 mile loop into the Hall of Mosses. This is a hike for all ages and hiking levels.

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3.25 km

Hoh Rain Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Hoh Rain Forest should be on your bucket-list if you visit Olympic National Forest. From a short stroll to a challenging backcountry camping trip, there are numerous trails in this area that suit every hiker level and time budget.

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3.76 km

Hoh River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Hoh River Trail is a classic hike in Olympic National Park that leads you deep into the backcountry of the Olympic Mountains. You can hike all the way to the Blue Glacier or up to Hoh Lake. In either way, you will pass the rushing Mineral Creek Falls and walk through typical pacific rainforest.

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4.88 km

Hoh River Access – Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

Highlight • River

You can hear him hissing for quite a while beforehand. but at this point there is the first possibility to get to the river.

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5.55 km

Hoh River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is a magical, easy path with minimal elevation gain and an open understory. The route winds through giant trees filled with cascading moss, birds, and Roosevelt elk. You will see fantastic views of the Olympic Mountains rising above the vast river valley, extending up and downstream. It is a picture-perfect place for a run, and you won't want to miss it if you are in the area!

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8.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

3.48 km

368 m

266 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.64 km

3.23 km

1.34 km

262 m

191 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Hall of Mosses Trail – Hoh Rain Forest loop from Olympic National Park

Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center