Olympic Peninsula Backcountry, Moderate 4x4 trail in Forks, WA
    Moderate
    Overlanding
    4.7

    Olympic Peninsula Backcountry

    Forks, WANorthwest

    Olympic Peninsula Backcountry is a moderate 150+ miles off-road trail near Forks, WA. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires, 4WD capability, Tow strap and is best run June - October. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.

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    The Olympic Peninsula is one of the most ecologically diverse places on the continent, where Pacific coastline, temperate rainforest, and glaciated alpine peaks exist within a few miles of each other. Forest roads through Olympic National Forest access hidden valleys draped in moss so thick the silence feels physical. The Hoh, Queets, and Quinault rainforests are the crown jewels, but the network of forest roads surrounding these areas provides weeks of exploration through landscapes unlike anything else in North America.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    The Hoh Rainforest receives up to 170 inches of rain annually, making it one of the wettest places in the continental US.

    #2

    Olympic National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.

    #3

    Roosevelt elk, the largest variety of elk in North America, roam freely through the rainforest.

    #4

    The peninsula was so isolated that it developed unique species found nowhere else on Earth.

    Length
    150+ miles
    Elevation
    Sea level - 5,000 ft
    Best Season
    June - October
    Permit
    Not Required
    Temperate rainforestRugged coastlineOld-growth treesRemote campingWildlife

    🛞 Tires

    required
    All-terrain tires
    Mud and gravel roads

    🔧 Suspension

    recommended
    2" lift kit

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    required
    4WD capability
    Muddy forest roads

    🪢 Recovery

    required
    Tow strap
    recommended
    Recovery boards
    Muddy sections common

    🛡️ Protection

    recommended
    Skid plates
    1
    Hoh Rainforest Access
    47.8612, -123.9345
    2
    Sol Duc Trailhead
    47.9543, -123.8456
    3
    Rialto Beach Access
    47.9234, -124.6345

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    GPS Coordinates

    47.9456, -124.3891

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