Olympic Peninsula Backcountry
Olympic Peninsula Backcountry is a moderate 150+ miles off-road trail near Forks, WA, best run June - October. The gear list marks All-terrain tires, 4WD capability and Tow strap as required, and 2" lift kit and Recovery boards as recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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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
The Hoh Rainforest receives up to 170 inches of rain annually, making it one of the wettest places in the continental US.
Olympic National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.
Roosevelt elk, the largest variety of elk in North America, roam freely through the rainforest.
The peninsula was so isolated that it developed unique species found nowhere else on Earth.
🛞 Tires
🔧 Suspension
⚙️ Drivetrain
🪢 Recovery
🛡️ Protection
Closest campgrounds to Olympic Peninsula Backcountry:
- Mora Campground · Forks · 10 mi (straight-line)
- Lonesome Creek RV Park · La Push · 12 mi (straight-line)
- Ozette Campground · Port Angeles · 19 mi (straight-line)
- Hoh Campground · Forks · 22 mi (straight-line)
- Tretteviks RV Park · Sekiu · 22 mi (straight-line)
- Fairholme Campground · Port Angeles · 23 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
Where to Camp
6 campgrounds within 30 miles of this trail
GPS Coordinates
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
A mild lift, all-terrain tires, and correct gear ratio will get you through this trail confidently.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Size up correctly, 33s vs 35s matters on moderate terrain.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Extra wheel width = extra clearance on tight lines. Check offset before buying.
MPG Calculator
Estimate fuel economy after a tire upgrade, important for remote runs.
Bigger tires cut MPG. Plan your fuel stops for this trail.