Trail · Olympic National Park
Hoh River to Third Beach
32.2 mi round trip5,010 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance32.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,010 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point470 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Hoh River to Third Beach is a 32.2-mile round trip, out and back from Oil City (Hoh River Mouth) Trailhead. The route follows Hoh River to Third Beach.
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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 Oil City (Hoh River Mouth) Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.