About
Length (round trip)8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time4 hr
TrailheadLake Crescent, north shore
SurfacePaved former railway grade
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country; the rainforest and coast work year round if you accept the rain. Hurricane Ridge road can close in winter storms.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🚲 Bikes

Accessed from either the East Beach Road or Camp David Junior Road, the Spruce Railroad Trail hugs the shore of Lake Crescent for 4 miles (6.4 km) along an old railroad route. As a continuation of the Olympic Discovery Trail, bicycles and pets are permitted on this trail.

Tips
Flat, paved and open to bikes - part of the Olympic Discovery Trail. The Devil's Punchbowl, a deep blue cove crossed by a footbridge, is the highlight and a popular swim.
Location

Lake Crescent, north shore

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.