Loop · Olympic National Park
Putvin Trail #813
3.3 mi loop1,716 ft gainModerateDay 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
Distance3.3 miFull loop
Elevation gain1,716 ftTotal climb
High point4,932 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Putvin Trail #813 is a 3.3-mile loop starting from Putvin Trailhead. The route follows Putvin Trail #813.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Putvin Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.