Fire lookout · Olympic National Park
Dodger Point Fire Lookout
26.3 mi round trip5,662 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
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Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes need no permit, only the park entrance pass.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit from Recreation.gov. Bear canisters are required at all wilderness camps (free loaners at Wilderness Information Centers).
Permit calendar
Summer permits releaseApril 15, 7 AM PT
Summer quota seasonMay 15 to October 15
Olympic National Park wilderness rules from the National Park Service. Quota areas include Seven Lakes Basin, Grand Valley, Royal Lake, the Ozette coast, and Enchanted Valley. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance26.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,662 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,736 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Dodger Point Fire Lookout is a fire lookout reached by a 26.3-mile round trip from Whiskey Bend. The route follows Elwha River Trail, then Humes Ranch Loop Trail, then Long Ridge Trail to the lookout.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
National park entrance fee: $30 per vehicle for 7 days, the $55 Olympic annual pass, or an America the Beautiful pass. The park does not take cash.
Buy an entrance passGetting there
The hike starts at Whiskey Bend. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.