Trip Highlights:
Mt. Storm King and Marymere Falls share the same parking destination. One is a very popular family friendly hike to a waterfall, and the other is an exposed romp up to a summit with fantastic views of Lake Crescent. While they can be done separately as you choose, we also recommend you do both and take a dip in Lake Crescent afterwards. Specific itinerary/plan can be discussed when meeting your guide in the morning.
Marymere Falls Hike
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Milege: 1.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Mt. Storm King Hike
Difficulty Rating: Difficult
Miles: 4 miles
Elevation Gain: 2065 ft
All Tours Are Private
You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of the original booking date.
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Meeting Directions:
Drive west on Highway 101 from Port Angeles for 20 miles. At milepost 228 turn right into a large parking area signed for Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls. Continue 0.2 miles to the Storm King Ranger Station (on the shores of Lake Crescent). Begin your hike on the Marymere Falls Nature Trail.
The hike up to Mt. Storm King is well-known for its view of Lake Crescent and the surrounding hills from the summit. The hike itself is steep at times, and the trail is not maintained to the top. The maintained trail continues 1.5 miles from the trailhead, at which point turns to a climbers’ trail that is exposed and eroded. There are ropes in some sections to aid in climbing up and down, but be careful with your footing, and stop if you are uncomfortable about traveling down the slopes. The trail to the summit is 2 miles, but there are many great viewpoints along the way if you’d rather not travel up the unmaintained trail.
Marymere Falls is one of the most popular family-friendly hikes on the Olympic Peninsula. Starting near the shoreline from the Storm King Ranger Station, you quickly become immersed in the old-growth, moss-laden forest that surrounds Lake Crescent. The trail is very well maintained and relatively flat until reaching a set of nature stairs to the two Marymere Falls viewpoints. Both the lower and upper viewpoints of Marymere Falls are very picturesque!
All day hikes are private and can be customized upon meeting the guide and throughout the day.
Your participation helps sustain our non-profit mission of supporting youth, families, and disadvantaged communities with positive experiences in America’s National Parks and natural spaces.
Yes, we book all of our Day Hikes as private and do not have an option to join a group.
Unfortunately, no, we do not schedule half-day tours. However, as every Day Hike is private, you can modify and customize your day with the guide as needed upon meeting and/or throughout the tour. For example, if you need (or prefer) to end at a specific time, just let the guide know when you meet, and they can make that happen.
Yes, and lucky you, as you will have a private guide for that day.
Yes, see here for our Day Hike Equipment List.
Our Guides will supply trekking poles, and will also carry first-aid supplies and water purification devices for water along the way. They also carry bathroom supplies (toilet paper, trowel, hand sanitizer), bug repellent, suntan lotion, and they are always armed with fun, natural facts and stories from the park.
No, and we suggest you bring your own trail lunch, snacks, and full water bottles.
Yes, parking is always available at our meeting point, and your vehicle can remain there throughout the day.
Due to the remote trips we offer in Olympic National Park, a rental vehicle is advised. However, you can find more information on transportation options here: Olympic Transportation Options.
See our Day Hike Cancellation Policy on our Terms and Conditions Page, which is summarized below:
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