Olympic Adventure Trail

The Olympic Adventure Trail (OAT) is a 25 mile alternative to the paved, rail grade ODT route between the Elwha River and Lake Crescent. It was built by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Chain Gang under the direction of Sgt. Jon Beltrami, and by the Thursday Crew of Clallam County volunteers under the direction of Lorrie Mittmann and Jim Mantor.

It is designed for mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. It has 25 miles of double and single track riding over very scenic, hilly, forested terrain. The trail is entirely off road except the last 4 miles on the west end, which is on old RR grade along the Lyre River and shared with logging access.

Download the Olympic Adventure Trail Map

Segments and Access Points

Elwha Valley Overlook

The east entrance trailhead can be found on the west side of Hwy 112, just ¼ mile past the Hwy 112 Elwha River Bridge. The parking area accommodates 10 cars. This segment covers 7.2 miles to the Eden Valley Rd crossing.

Olympic Skyline

This section extends 5.2 miles from Eden Valley Rd to the Joyce Access Rd crossing, which has limited roadside parking.

Lake Sutherland, High Divide Views

This section covers 7.6 miles from the Joyce Access Rd to the paved Joyce-Piedmont Rd crossing. There is parking for cars along the road near the trail crossing.

Lake Crescent Descent

This section covers 5 miles from the Joyce-Piedmont crossing, following the Lyre River to Lake Crescent. It ends at the Olympic National Park East Beach Trailhead with parking and Olympic Discovery Trail Access. This trailhead can be reached from Hwy 101 via East Beach Rd just past Log Cabin Resort on Lake Crescent.

Use and Parking Fees

There are no use fees for the Trail, or parking fees at the above access points, with one exception. Parking along the DNR owned Joyce Access Rd where it crosses the trail may require a DNR parking pass.

Upcoming Events

May
5
Sun
8:30 am Sequim Irrigation Festival Half ... @ Gardiner Community Center
Sequim Irrigation Festival Half ... @ Gardiner Community Center
May 5 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Sequim Irrigation Festival Half Marathon @ Gardiner Community Center
Sunday, May 5 is the Sequim Irrigation Festival’s Half Marathon! This race takes place on the Olympic Discovery Trail. It begins in Gardiner at the community center and finishes at Carrie Blake park at 8:30am. …
May
8
Wed
5:30 pm PTC Board Meeting & Open House –... @ Clallam Transit- meeting room
PTC Board Meeting & Open House –... @ Clallam Transit- meeting room
May 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
PTC Board Meeting & Open House - May 8th - Port Angeles @ Clallam Transit- meeting room
The Peninsula Trails Coalition Board is inviting you to a scheduled In-Person & Zoom meeting. Clallam Transit-meeting room 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd. Port Angeles, WA To see  Agenda &meeting information:  May 8th  Board Meeting  Time:  …
Jun
1
Sat
5:30 am North Olympic Discovery Marathon... @ 7 Cedars Casino
North Olympic Discovery Marathon... @ 7 Cedars Casino
Jun 1 @ 5:30 am – Jun 2 @ 8:00 am
North Olympic Discovery Marathon NODM @ 7 Cedars Casino
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon (NODM) takes place on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula along the Olympic Discovery Trail. The event hub is downtown Port Angeles and all event activities are within walking distance. Downtown offers …
Jun
12
Wed
6:30 pm PTC Board Meeting – June 12th @ ZOOM
PTC Board Meeting – June 12th @ ZOOM
Jun 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Peninsula Trails Coalition Board is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. To see  Agenda &meeting information:  June 12th  Board Meeting  Time:          June 12th, 2024, 6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) …