Olympic National Park: Mount Storm King, Lake Crescent, Sol Duc Hot Springs, and Hoh Rainforest
Olympic National Park: Mount Storm King, Lake Crescent, Sol Duc Hot Springs, and Hoh Rainforest
Olympic National Park is one of Washington state's three major national parks. Located on a peninsula jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, this park is one of the most diverse national parks in the USA. From beautiful beaches and rainforests to rugged mountains and crystal clear lakes, this park has it all. We recently spent a week in this incredible park with friends and these are our adventures from our time this: a sunrise hike up Mount Storm King, camping, a swim in Lake Crescent, and a dip in Sol Duc Hot Springs.
🎥 In this video...🎥
0:00 Intro
1:07 Hiking Mount Storm King at Sunrise www.alltrails.com/trail/us/wa... maps.app.goo.gl/nzKJiUo5eRssg...
10:59 Swimming at Lake Crescent goo.gl/maps/1HeJMmsNsV2yJJbr7
14:10 Sol Duc Hot Springs goo.gl/maps/dxbhuqwBvgiBV6Dr9
16:15 Hoh Rainforest goo.gl/maps/zNayHDEtC8zDTfvT6
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❓FAQ from this video❓
Where is Olympic National Park?
Olympic National Park is located in the state of Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/Rwc2Yiii7jK35...
Where to stay in Olympic National Park?
We always prefer camping when visiting Olympic National Park because it gets you right in the midst of the park. There are several official campgrounds spread throughout the park, many of which we have stayed at enjoyed. During this trip we decided to camp for free in the national forest that backs up to the national park which was wonderful! If you'd like to stay in a hotel, consider staying in Port Angeles, Forks, or Port Townsend. Olympic National Park is HUGE, so keep in mind that if you'd like to experience the whole park it might be easiest to move from spot to spot vs. driving long drives everyday.
Are dogs allowed on the Mount Storm King trail?
No, because this trail is inside Olympic National Park, dogs are not allowed on the Mount Storm King Trail.
Where is Lake Crescent?
Lake Crescent is located in the northern section of Olympic National Park, Washington, United States.
How deep is Lake Crescent?
Lake Crescent, located in the breathtaking Olympic National Park, has an impressive maximum depth of about 624 feet (190 meters).
How much does Sol Duc Hot Springs cost?
Adults (12+): $18, Children (4-11): $12, Children (0-3): Free, Seniors/disabled/military (62+): $12. All rates are for a 1.5 hour session in Sol Duc Hot Springs.
Where is the Hoh Rainforest?
The Hoh Rainforest is located in the west central portion of Olympic National Park, in the U.S. state of Washington.
Where to stay near the Hoh Rainforest?
The official National Park Service campground, Hoh Rainforest Campground, is the best place to get up close and personal with the rainforest. If you'd prefer a motel or hotel, consider Kalaloch Lodge or an Airbnb or hotel in Forks, Washington.
⭐️ Have more questions about visiting Olympic National Park? Checkout our complete travel guides to Olympic National Park! ⭐️
- How to Visit Hurricane Ridge | The Best View in Olympic National Park: www.chrisandsara.com/post/hur...
- A Guide for Visiting Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park: www.chrisandsara.com/post/lak...
- Hiking Mount Storm King in Olympic National Park: www.chrisandsara.com/post/mou...
- Visiting the Magical Hall of Mosses in the Hoh Rainforest of Olympic National Park: www.chrisandsara.com/post/hal...
- Explore Kalaloch in Washington's Olympic National Park | Everything You Need to Know: www.chrisandsara.com/post/kal...
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This looked like an incredible day! Nothing beat a hike, coffee, and a lake. We did that in Colorado on our massively long hike where we went to hot springs and it snowed!
The most beautiful national park!🩵
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
It is so beautiful!!
thank you for your hard work! you are so natural, God bless!
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
7:07 Great phone notification sound hehehe
This is my hood! When you have more time, check out Hurricane Ridge, Enchanted Valley, Seven Lakes Basin, Salt Creek, Lake Angeles, kayak fresh water bay, hike with the dog in the Buckhorn Wilderness, Devils Punch Bowl, bicycle the Spruce Railroad and the Olympic Discovery Trail, and so much more. And that is only the north side of ONP!
16:40 this shot of Sara with the light walking through the woods is beautiful!!!!
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
It’s one of my fav s too!
Hi Sara and Chris! Just wanted to say thank you for always uploading thoughtful and intentional videos - always look forward to watching them!
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
Hey Sarah! Thank you so much for this kind comment. It means so much to us when we hear things like this.
Haha forgetting coffee. Rookie mistake. I carry caffeine pills in my survival pouch for such an eventuality. The pills have saved me a number of times. I'm a landscape photographer. Almost all of my hikes begin at o-stupid-thirty with me schlepping heavy camera gear up the side of a mountain in the dark, to catch a sunrise. You guys did good on this hike. Thanks for sharing!
I'm glad you got to film in a national park, hopefully this video will help you get future permits to help share the beautiful national parks. Dark skies are great but I agree with the noise as well. Being peaceful and quite in nature is important.
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
Us too!
The most beautiful nature you can find anywhere.
@chrisandsara
9 ай бұрын
It really is an amazing part of the country!
What a fabulous video guys! The hike thanks for taking it for us as well as the hot springs. Stunning video shots especially through the forest! Beautiful! ~Cara ❤
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Cara!
I would definitely do a sunrise hike…with or without coffee.😂
@chrisandsara
9 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
Best explanation I've heard comparing the difference between Blue Hour and Golden Hour! lol
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
Ha I thought so too! -Chris
Hahaha loved the comparison with switzerland 😂 Beautiful video! Love the place 😍
@chrisandsara
9 ай бұрын
HA! We figured you'd like that. Hope you're doing well!
I think I stayed at that hot springs & I visited the Hoh rainforest.. it makes me kind of sad because I accidently deleted all my pictures during that time 😢was a graduation gift plus one of my friends came out to join too... so beautiful there 💚& the pine scent is so strong there 😄!
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
Oh that makes me so sad! Maybe another trip will be in the books.
I had to SEARCH for your content and channel. I “hit the bell 🔔 “ so that I can be alerted. Thank you for the adventure. My family and I spent a week in the state of Washington…. Fell in love, took many photos and now those photos are decorating our home in the desert 🏜️ oh Phoenix, AZ.
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
We’re still here! Thanks for following along!
Hey guys! Great video ☺️ Sunrise hikes are such a fun way to add a little more adventure. Thanks for showing us around Olympic national Park. The water is SO clear! Cool to learn it’s because of the nitrogen ☺️
@chrisandsara
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Best sunrise hike to date: Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia - google the pics... the towers in brilliant pink and fuscia are actually a dreamy reality for those who take off from Refugio Chileno by 4:00am - it was unreal!
2:42 I would have said "let it be" (Beatles song 😛 )
I would always choose Sunrise over Sunset -- you have to get up early but you know the sun is coming up. Hiking back to camp in the dark is not my idea of fun.
@chrisandsara
9 ай бұрын
Completely agree!
Well made video you guys! The music, video sequence, and the intent of the video. 👌🏼 I enjoy this style of narration and “showcase” video. If we ever get to do a morning hike, it will be worth it times 10. Which is rare if I am the one proposing it 😅
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
My fiancé and I were just there a couple of months ago. We loved the HOH national rainforest and lake crescent is SO amazing. We also went to forks WA for “twilight” then headed to Alaska. Y’all are awesome 😎
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
What a fun trip! Y’all are awesome!
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it twice now, I wish I had a Chris and Sarah Spotify playlist.
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
I think we need to do something about this!
😊
@chrisandsara
9 ай бұрын
😊
I'm curious about the experience of getting a permit to film. Was it tedious? Annoying?
@chrisandsara
9 ай бұрын
The rangers at Olympic were on top of it and the system was pretty streamlined. It's not like that for all the parks but for Olympic they seem to have their stuff together. It was super easy and fast to communicate with.
I live in New Mexico and often hike and film *nearby* its national parks.... Couldn't ever imagine needing a film permit to do so! "Land of the Fee and Home of the Enslaved"... but, hey, those bloated bureaucracies gotta micromanage us somehow; and why not get some payola in the process!
@chrisandsara
8 ай бұрын
You only need a film permit if you plan on uploading your footage to make money on it!
Actually, Lake Crescent is located entirely in the Olympic National Park.
@chrisandsara
9 ай бұрын
Good to know! Thanks for telling us.
@DVaccarelli1988
9 ай бұрын
@@chrisandsara You're welcome!