Olympic National Park

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A Land of Contrasts and Variety

Here you will find Pacific beaches, rainforest valleys, glacier-capped peaks and a stunning variety of plants and animals. Roads provide access to the outer edges of the park, but the heart of Olympic is wilderness; a primeval sanctuary for humans and wild creatures alike.

		Discover the Forests of Olympic Much of Olympic National Park is blanketed in forests. From wind-sculpted subalpine firs at treeline, to towering Sitka spruce in the rain forest, this park nurtures some of the finest primeval forests in the country. more...

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Pacific Coast

Learn more about Olympic's 73 miles of wild Pacific coast. From rocky offshore islands to wide, sandy beaches to sparkling tidepools, life abounds where ocean meets land.
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Mountains

Rugged peaks, glaciers, meadows, and vistas beckon. Examine a wildflower along a nature trail or backpack over a mountain pass to experience the scale and power of Olympic's high country.
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Wilderness

Ninety-five percent of Olympic National Park is Congressionally designated as the Olympic Wilderness. Whether you hike deep into the Wilderness on some of the park's 600 miles of trail, or simply enjoy the spectacular views of untamed terrain, Olympic offers a glimpse of wild America.

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Olympic National Park
600 East Park Avenue
Port Angeles, WA 98362

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Phone

Olympic National Park Visitor Center
(360) 565-3130

Recorded Road and Weather Information
(360) 565-3131

Fax

(360) 565-3015

Climate

Influenced by mountains and sea, Olympic has a wide range of climate conditions. About twelve feet of rain falls each year on the west-facing valleys, sustaining the temperate rain forest. The east side of the mountains lie in a "rain shadow", with only 25 inches of annual rainfall and much dryer conditions.
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