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Elwha River Viewpoint – Lyre River/Lake Crescent loop from Port Angeles

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Elwha River Viewpoint – Lyre River/Lake Crescent loop from Port Angeles

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(4405)

8,581

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Elwha River Viewpoint – Lyre River/Lake Crescent loop from Port Angeles

06:24

86.9km

1,270m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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524 m

Beach

11.5 km

Elwha River and Bridge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, you'll cross a bridge over the Elwha River. Elwha is a Native American word that means "elk," which visit the valley in the winter. The river is …

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11.7 km

Elwha River Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, you'll cross a bridge over the Elwha River. Elwha is a Native American word that means "elk," which visit the valley in the winter. The river is …

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17.7 km

Olympic Discovery Adventure Trail Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing trail. Can do on a gravel bike or MTB. Great for first time bike packers.

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25.1 km

Olympic Discovery Trail and Horse Trail Junction

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If you're on the Discovery Trail coming from the Elwha River Valley, go right to enter the Dan Kelly Nature Preserve and hop on the Horse Trail. If you're coming …

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25.8 km

Olympic Discover Adventure Route

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The official name of the route Olympic Discover Adventure Route, but locals call it OAT – Olympic Adventure Trail. This 25-mile singletrack meanders through dense mossy forests. The start is …

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51.9 km

Lyre River/Lake Crescent

Highlight • Lake

Once you reach the end of the trail at East Beach Road, you can walk down to the river to see the spot where Lyre River flows into Lake Crescent. Enjoy the beautiful natural surrounding.

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86.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

23.5 km

18.4 km

12.0 km

6.49 km

Surfaces

38.2 km

18.9 km

10.6 km

9.28 km

8.95 km

869 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

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Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

17°C

11°C

20 %

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