Trip Highlights:
Ranging from rugged coastlines to lush rainforests, high alpine lakes, and glaciers, Olympic National Park offers one of the most spectacular settings for our 6-Day Olympic Backpacking Adventure for Teens. This Washington Adventure Camp is designed for youth ages 13-18 (broken into groups of those recently completing the 7th-9th grades and the 10th-12th grades). Our team has significant experience in the Olympic wilderness, and we design exceptional itineraries for these 6-day adventures. Over the 6 days, participants will either explore along the most northwest coastline in the contiguous United States, the rugged North Coast route, or explore one of many different mountain treks that typically start in a lush temperate rainforest before climbing higher to alpine lakes and scenic vistas. Each day participants will engage in games, initiatives, and shared leadership roles within the group. Our Outdoor Educators will also share environmental and historical highlights of the region in a fun and exciting way. Whether joining us for a first-time backpacking experience or having had backpacked before, participants should have a passion for the outdoors, roughing it, getting a bit wet and/or dirty, and creating friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
For the 2026 Season (tentative):
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Book with confidence knowing you can cancel for any reason up to 30 days before your trip date and receive a transferable lifetime credit that is good for use on any of our programs.
Not sure if your current trip dates work? Rest assured, you can change your trip date as many times as needed, provided you do so at least 30 days before the current and new trip dates.
YOUTH PROGRAM ADVENTURE SHUTTLE
Lasting Adventures will be providing transportation from near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the greater Seattle-Tacoma area to our Youth Backpacking Programs in Olympic National Park. Skip the long drive and traffic while helping save the environment.
This is a sample itinerary only and is subject to change.
Day 1: Begin your journey by meeting your outdoor educators/guides and fellow campers and becoming familiar with your backpacking gear. We’ll do a quick bag pack and check, map review, and goal setting before catching a shuttle to Ozette Triangle Trailhead to start our hike. As we hike along the beach with towering sea stacks, we’ll cover about 3 miles to reach Sand Point campsite. Here, we’ll relax and learn about marine life as we camp on the beach under a blanket of stars, sharing stories and playing games on the endless stretches of sand.
Day 2: Start the day with a refreshing stretch and breakfast, followed by our morning meeting routine (stretches, map review, goal setting, etc.) before setting out for the approximately 5.5-mile hike to Yellow Banks.
Day 3: After our morning routine, we’ll set out for another 5 miles to Norwegian Memorial. The relatively flat terrain offers an awesome interactive experience with the rugged coastline. We’ll spend another night camping on the beach, enjoying the sound of the ocean and each other’s company.
Day 4: Enjoy a morning stretch and breakfast before setting out for the approximately 6-mile hike to our next camp at Chilean. Along the way, we’ll practice navigating tides, hike through the coastal forest above the ocean, learn about geology and biodiversity, and explore the tide pools.
Day 5: Today, we’ll cover another 2 miles, starting the day with a hearty breakfast before packing up camp and making our way toward Hole in the Wall campground. This is our final night, so we’ll savor the experience by enjoying each other’s company while playing games, viewing the blanket of stars above our heads, and participating in our beloved bracelet ceremony.
Day 6: On our last day, we’ll hike out to the trailhead, meet our transport to the pickup location for a rendezvous with the parents, where we will say our final goodbyes.
This is a sample itinerary only and is subject to change.
Day 1: Begin your journey by meeting your outdoor educators/guides and fellow campers and becoming familiar with your backpacking gear. Then you will begin the hike or be transported to the Dosewallips trailhead. The first day will be a relatively flat 3 mile hike to Elkhorn Campground, alongside the beautiful Dosewallips River.
Day 2: We will slowly gain more elevation today, as we make our way 6-10 miles up the river valley to Big Timber or Diamond Meadows and camp among giant trees and salmonberry bushes.
Day 3-4: Depending on group desires and permits, we may either advance another 2-4 miles to Diamond Meadows or Honeymoon Meadows, or basecamp where we are. From Honeymoon Meadows, we will have the opportunity to day hike (without heavy packs) to Anderson Moraine, where we will behold a stunning view of a massive, glaciated peak and glacial lake.
Day 5: We will make our way back down the river valley, losing elevation as we hike 6-10 miles and choosing a campsite based on group desires and permits.
Day 6: We will hike 3-6 miles back to the trailhead, enjoying our last few miles with new friends!
Other: On all of our summer youth programs, we have a daily morning meeting where youth engage in group games, share highlights, offer praise to each other, stretch, review maps and day itineraries, and set individual and group goals for the day. Also, whether breaking on the trail in the afternoon or evening at the campsite, our Outdoor Educators also facilitate additional opportunities for youth to develop a personal connection with nature. Problem-solving and initiative games are common, as are smiles. Additional outdoor skills are gained as we practice Leave No Trace principles and promote environmental stewardship throughout the length of the program.
Note: This is only a sample itinerary and actual itineraries are subject to change. If we are unable to obtain the permits, or if various conditions make this itinerary unfeasible, we will provide an alternative trailhead and itinerary in Olympic National Park.
Meeting/Pickup Times and Locations:
Meeting/Pickup Times and Locations:
