Trail · Olympic National Park
Graves Creek Primitive Trail
11.8 mi round trip2,271 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
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
Distance11.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,271 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,755 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Graves Creek Primitive Trail is a 11.8-mile round trip, out and back from Graves Creek Trailhead. The route follows East Fork Quinault River Trail, then Graves Creek Primitive 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 Graves Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.