Visiting the Hoh Rain Forest - U.S. National Park Service
Mar 18, 2025 · Throughout the winter season, rain falls frequently in the Hoh Rain Forest, contributing to the yearly average of 140 inches (3.55 meters) of precipitation each year. The result is a lush, green canopy of both coniferous and deciduous species.
Hoh Rain Forest Area Brochure - U.S. National Park Service
Mar 1, 2024 · Mild winters, cool summers and up to 12 feet of annual precipitation produce the giant conifers that dominate this rain forest, one of the most spectacular examples of temperate rain forest in the world.
Camping - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Surround yourself with moss and ancient trees in this temperate rain forest. Hoh Rain Forest Campground offers summer ranger programs and some riverside campsites along the Hoh River. Olympic National Park will begin restoring essential services to the Hoh Rain Forest area as soon as Jefferson County officials confirm the Upper Hoh Road is safe ...
Hoh River Trail - Olympic Wilderness - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 11, 2025 · Unique features: Temperate rain forest, opportunites to view wildlife, views of Mount Olympus and Blue Glacier from the end of the trail Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate Distance: 17.4 miles to Glacier Meadows Elevation change: 600 feet to 4,300 feet Best Season: Late June through September
Visitor Centers - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Hoh Rain Forest, approximately 31 miles south of Forks off Highway 101 18113 Upper Hoh Rd., Forks, WA 98331 Phone: (360) 565-3000. The Hoh Rain Forest area, including the visitor center, is closed until the Upper Hoh Road is safe for travel. The Upper Hoh Road is maintained by Jefferson County.
Temperate Rain Forest - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 12, 2023 · Drenched in over 12 feet of rain a year, Olympic's west side valleys flourish with North America's best remaining examples of temperate rain forest. Giant western hemlocks, Douglas-firs and Sitka spruce trees dominate the landscape while ferns and moss cloak the trees and forest floor.
Visiting in Summer - U.S. National Park Service
Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest experience crowded conditions during busy periods throughout the year, including spring break, throughout the summer, and especially holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day).
Temperate Rain Forests - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 11, 2025 · The lush forests in the Quinault, Queets, Hoh, and Bogachiel valleys are some of the most spectacular examples of primeval temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states. These rain forests once stretched from southern Oregon to southeast Alaska, but little remains outside of protected areas.
Fees & Passes - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Mar 14, 2025 · Every Kid Outdoors Program. Are you a fourth-grade student? If so, you and your family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year, including Olympic National Park. To obtain a pass, fourth grade students can visit the bilingual Every Kid Outdoors website, participate in a short educational activity, and then download a paper …
Alerts & Conditions - U.S. National Park Service
4 days ago · The Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center is closed due to major road wash out. Hoh Campground is closed due to major road wash out. Reservations required June 13 - September 8, 2025.