Hidden Gems in Port Angeles
3 places · Spots most visitors never find
Port Angeles, WA
Mount Storm King Trail
The Mount Storm King Trail climbs approximately 2,000 feet in 2 miles through old-growth forest to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Crescent and the surrounding Olympic peaks. The upper portion of the trail is steep and involves using rope assists on exposed sections. Views from the top reveal the full expanse of the turquoise lake below.
Port Angeles, WA
Olympic Hot Springs
Olympic Hot Springs consists of several natural thermal pools along Boulder Creek in the Elwha River valley. The springs range in temperature from warm to approximately 105°F and are set among moss-covered boulders and old-growth forest. Access requires a 5-mile one-way hike from the Boulder Creek Trailhead.
Port Angeles, WA
Elwha River Restoration Area
Following the removal of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams completed in 2014, the Elwha River valley is undergoing the largest dam removal ecosystem restoration in U.S. history. Former reservoir beds are revegetating with native species, and salmon have returned to upstream habitats for the first time in a century. The landscape presents a unique view of ecological recovery in progress.