Trail · Olympic National Park
Kestner Homestead Trail
2.3 mi round tripEasy by distanceDay 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
Distance2.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
High point287 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Kestner Homestead Trail is a 2.3-mile round trip, out and back from Maple Glade Rain Forest Trailhead. The route follows Kestner Homestead 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 Maple Glade Rain Forest Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.