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Anderson Pass

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
47.6961, -123.3265 Map & Directions
Highest Point
4,480 feet
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  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Ridges/passes

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Northwest Forest Pass
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A variety of different loop routes in this area pass through Anderson Pass, making it a well-travelled revolving door in the mountainous terrain of the Olympics. Continue reading

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Hiking Anderson Pass

Anderson Pass is an important point in the intersecting trail network located in the southeast corner of Olympic National Park. The East Fork Quinault River Trail and the West Fork Dosewallips Trail both pass over Anderson Pass. The most direct route to Anderson Pass is via the West Fork Dosewallips River. The O’neill Pass Trail and the LaCrosse Pass Trail branch off from either side of the pass.

A variety of different loop routes in this area pass through Anderson Pass, making it a well-travelled revolving door in the mountainous terrain of the Olympics.

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Anderson Pass

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.6961, -123.3265 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Northwest Forest Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

The most direct route to Anderson Pass is via the Dosewallips Trail then the West Fork Dosewallips Trail. Start at the Dosewallips River Road. From Quilcene, drive south on Highway 101 for 11 miles to Brinnon, turning right at milepost 306 onto Dosewallips Road. From Shelton, drive north on US 101 for 41 miles and turn left, 1 mile beyond Dosewallips State Park. Proceed 8.5 miles to the new vehicle road end. Parking is on the roadside and can be backed up considerably. No toilets available.

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Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Olympic National Park

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