Quick and dirty beta for my fellow peak baggers:
7-16-25
Hoh River TH is the start. The line to get into the parking lot takes hours during the summer, show up early.
Day 1: 11 miles and 1k gain to Lewis Meadows.
Day 2: 7 miles and 3.5k gain to Glacier Meadows.
Day 3: 0230 start to beat the heat. Summit day. I placed #0.5, #0.75, #1, and #2 on the summit lead climb. It was cruiser (and a fun lead). Crevasse risk is currently minimal. Back to Glacier Meadows for dinner and rest.
**Note: Fourth of July route is out as of 7-14-25. Must use Crystal Pass. It’s a glorious alternate route anyway.
Day 4: 18 mi strut back to Hoh River TH. Even more beautiful on the way out. Take it all in while you can. It goes fast. Left 0630 and back at 1330. Feel free to reach out w questions
Comments
thenomadicartist on Mount Olympus, Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier
Thanks for the report! How early would you say the line starts forming for entry into the park (did you get stuck in the line?). We are planning to be there by 7am and hoping that's early enough!
Also, did you notice any running water past Glacier Meadows, especially around the Caltech Rocks area? Thanks!
Thanks!
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thenomadicartist on Jul 18, 2025 05:37 PM
wildman_walther on Mount Olympus, Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier
@thenomadicartist that is plenty early. We arrived around 11am on a Monday and it was slammed. We were coming from Seattle. 7a any day of the week should be pretty quick. Yes, plenty of running water past glacier meadows up to the caltech rocks area. That will be your last opportunity for H2O
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wildman_walther on Jul 18, 2025 05:52 PM
thenomadicartist on Mount Olympus, Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier
Awesome, thanks! Yes, it's crazy how busy everything is right now, even on weekdays! Anyway, good to know we won't have to melt snow for water while camping at Caltech. 😁
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thenomadicartist on Jul 18, 2025 05:57 PM