# Olympic Peninsula Backcountry

**Location:** Forks, WA | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 150+ miles

**GPS:** 47.9456, -124.3891

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** June - October

Explore the wild western edge of Washington through temperate rainforest, rugged coastline, and Olympic National Forest roads. One of the wettest places in the US with moss-draped old-growth trees.

**Region:** Northwest • **Trail type:** Overlanding • **Rating:** 4.7/5

**Highlights:** Temperate rainforest, Rugged coastline, Old-growth trees, Remote camping, Wildlife

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Mora Campground (Forks, Washington)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/washington/mora-campground)
- [Ozette Campground (Port Angeles, Washington)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/washington/ozette-campground)
- [Hoh Campground (Forks, Washington)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/washington/hoh-campground)
- [Fairholme Campground (Port Angeles, Washington)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/washington/fairholme-campground)
- [South Beach Campground (Port Angeles, Washington)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/washington/south-beach-campground)

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