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Lake Crescent – Elwha River Viewpoint loop from Port Angeles

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Lake Crescent – Elwha River Viewpoint loop from Port Angeles

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Lake Crescent – Elwha River Viewpoint loop from Port Angeles

06:42

92.7km

1,330m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 33.1 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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104 m

Port Angeles

Highlight • Settlement

Port Angeles, situated along a port of the same name, is a picturesque town that serves as the gateway to Olympic National Park. For those riding the ODT it serves …

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476 m

Beach

17.6 km

Olympic Discovery Adventure Trail Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing trail. Can do on a gravel bike or MTB. Great for first time bike packers.

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53.9 km

Old Spruce Train Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A 450-foot-long tunnel, originally part of a railroad passage, was excavated during World War I and now forms a segment of the Spruce Railroad Trail. The tunnel was renovated in 2017.

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54.1 km

McFee Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A 450-foot-long tunnel, originally part of a railroad passage, was excavated during World War I and now forms a segment of the Spruce Railroad Trail. The tunnel was renovated in 2017.

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54.8 km

Located in the northern foothills of the Olympic Mountains, Lake Crescent, approximately 18 miles west of Port Angeles, offers a tranquil escape into nature. Its pristine, glacially carved waters make …

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56.0 km

Spruce Railroad Trail (canopy section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycle through this stunning section where you'll pass through a lush forest filled with Sitka spruce, hemlock, and a variety of other trees. In certain areas along the trail you will spot the crystal-clear waters of Lake Crescent.

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57.5 km

Lyre River/Lake Crescent

Highlight • Lake

Once you reach the end of the trail at East Beach Road, you can walk down to the river to see the spot where Lyre River flows into Lake Crescent. Enjoy the beautiful natural surrounding.

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81.2 km

Elwha River Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, you'll cross a bridge over the Elwha River. Elwha is a Native American word that means "elk," which visit the valley in the winter. The river is …

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92.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

23.3 km

22.5 km

14.9 km

8.45 km

Surfaces

38.7 km

38.6 km

15.2 km

351 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

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Sunday 10 May

16°C

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22 %

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Lake Crescent – Elwha River Viewpoint loop from Port Angeles

Port Angeles

Olympic Discovery Adventure Trail Section

Old Spruce Train Tunnel

McFee Tunnel

Lake Crescent

Spruce Railroad Trail (canopy section)

Lyre River/Lake Crescent

Elwha River Viewpoint

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