Hoh River #15
Aug 09, 2004
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Hoh River-Five Mile Island
- Region: Olympics -- West
- Agency: Olympic National Park
- Trails: Hoh River (#15)
- Avg Rating: 3.31
Trail in very good shape and clear all the way through to Glacier Meadows with one exception. About half a mile from Glacier Meadows there is a washed out gully where a new trail had to be hacked into the hillside. A downed tree was cut but for some reason it was left too long. The tree overhangs at a narrow and steep point on the trail so take care to watch your head and pack as you pass.
Rain on Friday so trail was muddy and slippery in places. Clear and hot weather Saturday through Monday. Beautiful day for a climb on Sunday and made it to the summit of Olympus. Crampons useful on Blue Glacier but snow was soft leading to Snow Dome and beyond. Route through Crystal pass made use of snow bridge that is likely gone by now so passing the bergschrund may now be problematic. Easy going round back then up over false summit, down to saddle then up last snow ramp to the summit block. A beautiful day on top with clear views of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver Island, Mts Baker, Rainier, St. Helens and Adams. On return amazing streams of water running across the Blue Glacier.
A long hike out on Monday but rewarded with beautiful scenery along the river and a refreshing swim in Lake Crescent on the drive back.
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