Length 26 miElevation gain 1131 ftRoute type Point to point However, just north of the park, the Adventure Route of the Olympic Discovery Trail is a 25-mile section of well-maintained, bike-friendly singletrack that makes a trip to the Peninsula well worth it for riders of all abilities. +1,555 ft / -1,438 ft. Meet in Seattle. The route begins with a 7.3 mile off-road stretch known as the Larry Scott Trail, and continues for another 20 miles along Hwy. You will need to consult the maps in contact info to find a location. Trail Grades – Since about 70% of the trail is converted railroad grade, grades are generally sea-level, modest, and uniform. Olympic Discovery Trail is a 209.7 kilometer moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Port Townsend, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Olympic Discovery Trail: Port Angeles to Sequim Bay State Park is a 26 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Port Angeles, Washington that features a river and is rated as moderate. Fall flow along the Adventure Route. Hop aboard the Bainbridge Island ferry right in downtown Seattle and cross over to one of the Northwest’s oldest and most charming towns, Port Townsend. At the base of the mountain sits a lake, aptly named Discovery Lake. The Olympic Peninsula is the farthest northwest expanse of land one can explore along the US coast. USA ; Washington (WA) Sehenswürdigkeiten und Aktivitäten in Washington ; Olympic Discovery Trail; Suchen. Olympic Discovery Trails; Olympic Discovery Trail Map; Olympic Discovery Trail Reports; Share. The trail offers a number of activity options. From the charming seaside town of Port Townsend to the Pacific Ocean at La Push, the 130-mile Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) offers a year-round route for adventurers who want to experience the North Olympic Peninsula on bike, horseback or foot. View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink. This alone would be enough to motivate many to come see it, and for the rest of us, there’s also this amazing trail. The Olympic Peninsula is Washington State’s premier destination for non-motorized touring. The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) is a nationally significant regional trail that combines railroad right-of-way, rural corridors, low traffic side roads, and highway shoulders along the northern edge of the Olympia Peninsula. 20, Hwy. It will eventually be 26 miles of trail as it rounds Discovery Bay and meets the terminus of Clallam County’s east end at the Jefferson-Clallam county line. The plan is to have a paved trail across the Olympic Peninsula (130 miles). In fall, blackberries are abundant. The trail will eventually run from Port Townsend to the Pacific Coast, but for now the primary areas are the nearly 60 miles in and around Port Angeles & Sequim. The whole trip took about 4 hrs. What does ODT stand for? The stunning Olympic Peninsula loop drive covers more than 300 miles and offers a multitude of experiences, from world-renowned shellfish and award-winning craft beverages, to wildlife, rainforest and waterfalls, to a tour that will sate your thirst for all things Twilight. Like any 130 mile trail and/or converted rail grade, there is a long history behind what we see and enjoy today. In Spring, wildflowers put on a great show as do many species of nesting birds (swallows & goldfinch are my favorite). Dogs are also able to use this trail. The Larry Scott Memorial Trail occupies the proposed eastern end of the Olympic Discovery Trail, begins at the Port Townsend waterfront and will extend 8 miles to the Four Corners intersection. and Hood Canal. Sequim is situated right in the center of the Olympic Discovery Trail, a 120-mile trail that stretches from Port Townsend to Port Angeles across the Olympic Peninsula.Currently, 40 miles of the trail are paved connecting the path from just east of Sequim to Port Angeles. Some of the proposed trail runs through private property where access has not yet been granted. AWESOME FUN TRAIL for a bike ride on a fair weather (sunny) day. Dog warning! The Olympic Adventure Route (OAR) has been built by Clallam County volunteers as an adjunct to the Olympic Discovery Trail. Wheelchair and stroller users may need assistance where the surface is bumpy or in the steep section. Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park. Part of the paved trail is sliding down the embankment about a half mile father East near Dawley Rd. The bridge and old train trestels are beautiful. It was an amazing ride and exceeded my expectations. 723 von 3.356 Aktivitäten in Washington. The Olympic Peninsula is Washington State’s premier destination for non-motorized touring. Eagles, herons, otters & seals are often seen. We started at Camp Creek Olympic Discovery trailhead and road to the Log Cabin Resort. It is a very well-constructed, well-drained, well-maintained, 3 ft wide packed earth trail. We are on 400 watt ebikes. This is one of my favorite places to walk in Port Townsend. Perimeter Leg A - Parking Area To Service Road 3,415 ft; Pump Track 3,442 ft; Uphill To Jump Line 3,517 ft; Kid Loop 3,524 ft; Perimeter - Leg 3 3,543 ft; Olympic Discovery. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Click to see all the options! Peninsula Trails Coalition Olympic Discovery Trail Olympic Adventure Route The Kitsap Connection. Olympic Discovery Mountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail Running trails near Port Angeles, Washington. Designated as both a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations, the park serves as a living laboratory for scientists and students, as well as an incredible natural playground for visitors. Beware! 2.8 miles from Log Cabin Lodge (about 2.0 miles from bridge on closed road) my daughter was threated (not attacked but two feet away and growling barking aggressively) by two dogs one a crazed Golden Retriver and it’s buddy. Explore the trail. It passes through both forest and open meadows, offers extensive views, good prospects for bird watchers, and can be hiked or jogged year-round. Olympic Discovery Trail is a 130.3 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Port Townsend, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. At the moment there are many gravel sections but mostly you will be on roads. We spent two days on the Olympic Discovery Trail Riding between Highway 12 and Crescent… The trail offers a number of activity options. Tweet. The route of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) traverses lowlands, bordered on the south by the Olympic Mountain Range and on the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Hats off to the heroes who have accomplished so much already, with many more miles in the works. At this end, the trail runs along the shore for a little over a mile. With help from Governor Inslee’s office and other Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) friends, the Rails to Trails Conservancy made a late-breaking decision to add the ODT to the Great American Rail-Trail (GART)— truly making a route all the way from Washington, D.C., to the Pacific Ocean here in Washington State. The Olympic Discovery Trail, a mostly paved path for biking, walking and running, extends from Port Townsend to Forks. Nr. Sunday Riding: Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) to Sequim Bay. History. 4 trails with 52 photos From the top you can see views of Mt. This 66-mile out and back route ties together the Olympic Adventure Route and the Spruce Rail Trail starting at the Elwha River and ending at Lake Crescent on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. For more information visit: https://olympicdiscoverytrail.org/ North Head Discovery Trail is a 14.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Long Beach, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. A still-under-construction route along the north part of the Olympic Peninsula, the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) will eventually span nearly 130 miles and be usable by bikes, walkers, runners, strollers, and in some places, equestrians. Then we added our next favorite ride, but not part of ODT is the ride to Sol Duc Hot Springs to soak for a couple of hours. Last weekend was the most beautiful and best part of the trail. I left from the trailhead at Diamond Point Road right off Hwy 101 at the Jefferson/ Clallam County line. Bike, run or leisurely walk from downtown Port Angeles on over 70 miles of paved pathway along the Olympic Discovery Trail. The trail is part of the Olympic Discovery Trail, and as of July, 2009, the Waterfront Trail extends under that name from the Coast Guard Station near the tip of Ediz Hook, to the bridge over Ennis Creek. no videos have been added for Olympic Discovery (West Central) yet, add a video. There's something for everyone! The grade is mostly gentle (all estimated 6% or less except for a steep section at about 72 miles when going east where the grade is 10%). The late 18th century saw the first well-documented voyages. In many ways the ODT is a major highway for non-motorized travelers, spanning the entire peninsula. some slight inclines in the section I did but very lovely. 33 miles. It is about a three quarters of a mile long between Pierce Rd and Old Blyn Hwy. from 26th St. NW just west of Sea Crest Ave. (Long Beach) to Main Street SW and 2nd Ave. SW/SR 100 (Ilwaco). The trailhead is next to a small parking area on Highway 112 just east of the Elwha River. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. The highest point on the east half is 400 feet, and on the west half is 1100 feet. The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) traverses over 120 miles of lowlands between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The Discovery Trail begins at the Port of Ilwaco where you’ll find a brass sculpture of a California Condor spreading its wings. As you head West towards Sequim there is still one section that is dirt and it gets a bit squirrelly on a road bike. Olympic Discovery Trail, Washington Picture: View of the Dungeness River from the old train trestle bridge. In Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, and Lake Crescent this trail is very nice for biking, walking, and running. At Olympic, forest, coastal, and mountain ecosystems combine to create a spectacular wilderness park. It is so striking because Port Angeles has a mostly industrial waterfront with paper mills dating back about 100 years. Many entry points have parking on the side of a road and portable toilets. Olympic Discovery Trail is located in Washington State. There’s a trail for that! Olympic Discovery Trail is the mission of the Peninsula Trails Coalition, a nonprofit founded in 1988. Olympic Discovery Trail, Washington Picture: Peaceful scenery along the beautiful Olympic Discovery Trail. From its high points, you'll catch views of the Olympic Mountains, Vancouver Island and the Straight of Juan De Fuca. About the Trail. I prefer gravel to paved paths but I am a huge advocate for us cyclist to have our own road system. The Olympic Discovery Trail, a combination of designated bike paths and shared roads, traverses 230 miles of lush, verdant farmland and forests, all while in the shadows of snow capped coastal mountains. Side Stop: Just off Hwy. Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive [CLOSED] is a 329.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Olympia, Washington that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. It is mostly a moderate trail for someone who isn’t an avid bike rider. A still-under-construction route along the north part of the Olympic Peninsula, the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) will eventually span nearly 130 miles and be usable by bikes, walkers, runners, strollers, and in some places, equestrians. Also check our trail alerts area and Facebook feed for the latest word from the Olympic Discovery Trail. Olympic Discovery Trail, Port Angeles, Washington. In search of the Northwest Passage, the waters of the Olympic Peninsula were visited by people from various countries including Mexico, Spain, France, Russia, England, and … Motor vehicles used to transport recreation equipment, such as vehicles pulling horse or boat trailers, must display the pass. Olympic Discovery Trail: Port Angeles to Sequim Bay State Park is a 26 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Port Angeles, Washington that features a river and is rated as moderate. Quite a bit of the trail is on shared roads in this section, including U.S. 101. Hoquiam and the Olympics, although our view was clouded out by the typical overcast weather in Washington. Olympic Discovery Trail also provides a good sampling of what there is to see and do on the Olympic Peninsula. Thanks Erik for the photos. The section from PA to Rail Bridge Park over the Dungeness River is 16. miles of dedicated bike path. The amazing thing about the Olympic Discovery Trail is that it exists at all. Long, but the best information we have. The amazing thing about the Olympic Discovery Trail is that it exists at all. - Check out Tripadvisor members' 1,792 candid photos and videos of Olympic Discovery Trail A short ride (25km) out and back on the Olympic Discovery Trail, centered on Gardiner. We highlight our journey along the Olympic… Pump up your bicycle tires, fill your water bottle and hitch a ride by ferry to Washington state’s rugged Olympic Peninsula for a two-day journey along the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT), a multi-use route that stretches nearly 130 miles from the eastern Victorian seaport of Port Townsend to the western oceanfront village of La Push. The ODT is mostly a bicycle and walking trail that will eventually be paved. Peninsula Trails … Hurricane Ridge is located 17 miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road, off Mount Angeles Road. What a way to see our beautiful surroundings! Starting in the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, and ending on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, This documents a trip my friend Ashton and I took on the May long weekend, 2018. It is built for active mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. It has 25 miles of double and single track riding over very scenic, hilly, forested terrain. They will be starting about Mile 43.5 and working east. At the ODT's eastern end, an additional 6 miles have been constructed running south from the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend. For 5 nearly flat miles you'll saunter along one of Olympic National Park's most alluring natural features. Once this trail is completed it will be one of the longest non-motorized trail-systems in the U.S. You ride near the highway between Gardiner and Sequim most of the ride so be prepared for highway noise. Like any 100+ mile trail, the rapid changes on the ground dictate that simply no online mapping resource can be solely relied on for navigation and/or safety. Spread your support as wide as the ODT is or as narrow as you'd like. I’d read some previous trip reports that suggested there were some sketchy forest service roads and other difficult sections along the ODT. Heading east to west, the first section of the ODT is 27 miles long, from Port Townsend to the community of Blyn. Head west through the Port Angeles downtown, past the marina and the interesting paper mill out to Ediz Hook, here you can hear the waves crash on the rocks and enjoy the view of Port Angeles and the Olympic Mountains. It includes the following events: Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Walk, 10K, 5K, Marathon Relay, and Kids Marathon. but it's well marked and plastic security fence is up. The rockslide closure of the newly-opened Spruce Railroad Trail segment is definitely a very big bummer, but we know that Olympic National Park is doing everything possible to work out how to take care of the situation and … The road is … Overall, the Olympic Discovery Trail is in great shape. It describes a long, flattened, open end loop along the waterfront, encompassing Port Angeles Harbor. The Discovery Park Loop Trail is a designated National Recreation Trail, 2.8 miles long with an elevation change of just 140 feet. Nine miles long, over 600 feet deep, and surrounded by steep ridges and peaks, Lake Crescent seems more like a fjord. The trail is primarily used for scenic driving and is accessible year-round. East Beach rd bridge to be exact. There are beware of dog signs but the dogs are in the middle of the road just short of an attack on her and the golden almost jumped on her. One surprise after another! It describes a long, flattened, open end loop along the waterfront, encompassing Port Angeles Harbor. I took the Black Ball Ferry, Coho from Victoria BC to Port Angeles WA (PA) and cycled 32 miles round-trip along the paved, Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT). I had to turn back as they charged towards me. West from Sol Duc Road on old railway to the first road and back. Please make sure the equipment operators see you before passing. - Check out Tripadvisor members' 1,886 candid photos and videos of Olympic Discovery Trail Much of Olympic National Park remains a roadless wilderness, leaving the park's many hiking trails and campgrounds as the only way to discover the rugged beauty within. It starts in the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend and ends on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. the stench along the trail heading west is pretty bad. Down tree(s) about a mile east of the Camp Creek bridge. Pin. Welcome to the Olympic Discovery Trail. 7K likes. My wife and I have biked all the different sections. It is so striking because Port Angeles has a mostly industrial waterfront with paper mills dating back about 100 years. Down through […] Named The Larry Scott Memorial Trail to honor one of the early cyclist visionaries (and founding PTC member), this initial effort has today grown to 6 miles. 28 Bewertungen. More than half the trail is dedicated to non-motorized use. The Discover Pass is a motor vehicle permit only. Dogs are also able to use this trail … Follow the Olympic Discovery Trail on Facebook for the latest updates. 101 in the community of Gardiner near Blyn, Wild Birds Unlimitedis worth a stop fo… serene ride until you reach east beach rd where there were two ferocious looking dogs that threaten to bite you. Olympic Discovery Trail Map & Directions. Hiking and backpacking reign supreme, from family-friendly hikes through a rainforest to steep trails up a mountain. We arrive in Port Angeles late afternoon and will be staying at the Olympic Lodge for two nights. great ride. The hike to Lena Lake is doable for nearly every type of hiker, and the traffic on the trail is evidence of it. 101, and peaceful Old Gardiner Road with its fantastic views of Discovery Bay. This is going to take while to clear, so be prepared. Kettles Recreation Area to Fort Ebey Loop, Beach Trail via Diamond Point Trail and Fireweed Road, Kettles Trail to Cascadia Marine Campsite, http://olympicdiscoverytrail.com/trail_maps.html, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. The 130-mile Olympic Discovery Trail is composed of road and multi-use path. In clear weather, fantastic views can be enjoyed throughout the year. This sculpture commemorates a journal entry by William Clark, of Lewis and Clark, about a “buzzard of a large kind”.This is just the start of the 8.5-mile long hiking and biking trail named after the Corps of Discovery. Currently, there are 70 miles of completed trail, with more being planned each year. Maps: http://olympicdiscoverytrail.com/trail_maps.html. Set in one of the driest micro-climates west of the Cascade Mountains, Sequim Bay hosts a stretch of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT), a 120-mile, multi-use recreation trail that extends from Port Townsend west to the Pacific Ocean. What is the abbreviation for Olympic Discovery Trail? Enjoy the maritime history of the town before heading out … In 1592 he claimed discovery of the strait that now bears his name. Don’t let this stop you from learning what you can and having some fun though! PTC surface care team out on the western section of the ODT east of Cooper Ranch Road on Monday, 18Jan. The trail to the east of here has not been completed. Leider sind an den von Ihnen gewählten Daten keine Touren oder Aktivitäten verfügbar. They’re all official stops along the Whale Trail , a series of West Coast sites from British Columbia to northern California where the public can get a gander at whales, sea lions, seals and other marine mammals. The hike to Flapjack Lakes is for the stronger hikers, gaining over 3,000 feet in elevation. This page celebrates the ODT’s past as well as how far it has come. The last 2 miles on the back side of Crescent Lake are not paved. Join us for the 17th Annual North Olympic Discovery Marathon on Sunday June 2, 2019. The Olympic Discovery Trail, a combination of designated bike paths and shared roads, traverses 230 miles of lush, verdant farmland and forests, all while in the shadows of snow capped coastal mountains. Discovery Trail is accessible from a number of locations, including 1000 Trails RV … If you plan to do the entire route it would be best to get a ride with a friend or us the bus to begin your trip. 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