Northwest
Lowland forest, montane lake basin, montane forest, subalpine meadow, and subalpine lake basin. Views of Mount Olympus and other peaks. Elk are frequently seen in the headwaters of the Bogachiel. Bear sitings are common in the Seven Lakes Basin area. Deer Lake is aptly named. Bear and deer can occasionally be seen in the Appleton Pass area. Fishing is a popular activity in many of the lakes, although there are no fish in Heart Lake and several of the smaller unnamed lakes in the basin. Temperate rain forest, ancient forests, opportunities to view wildlife, views of Mt. Olympus and Blue Glacier.

Permit Information
Permits are required and can be obtained at the Eagle or Hoh Rain Forest Centers. It costs $5 to camp overnight in the wilderness (groups up to 12 people), plus $2 per person per night. A quota system may be in effect; advance reservations required.

Directions
Follow Sol Duc Hot Springs Road (27 miles west of Port Angeles on Highway 101) to trail head.

Information Center
Summer Ranger Stations are located at Storm King (on Lake Crescent), Eagle (near Sol Duc Hot Springs), and Glacier Meadows (near Mount Olympus). There is a year-round visitor center at Hoh Rain Forest off Highway 101.

Activities