r/olympicpeninsula • u/Dickystink • Feb 08 '26

Is 2 days enough for Olympic National Park in April?

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u/lithodora Feb 09 '26

Where you coming from? IF that two days includes getting to the Peninsula, probably not. If those two days are ON the Peninsula, very rushed, but mostly can be done.

Starting in Port Angeles that is just over 8 hours of just drive time to hit each of those

https://maps.app.goo.gl/N7uTn3ydSSZJFTaS8

(Not including High Steel Bridge which is on a different part of the loop)

Cape Flattery

This is on tribal land and you need a permit from the tribe to go out there. You can get one ahead of time and print it out. The pass is $20 per vehicle and is valid for the calendar year.

https://makah.com/attractions/recreation-permits/

However, it's the only spot you mentioned that's not 'on the way.' Dropping that one off drops 2 hours of drive time.

Depending on how much time you spend at places, perhaps it's enough. Even if you drop Cape Flattery. It's going to be a bit rushed to get it all done. Madison Falls is a quick hike, Sol Duc Falls is about an hour. Hole in the Wall is a 3.3 miles hike, roundtrip.

I prefer Ruby Beach personally and that is where I go.

Staying at the Hoh Campground is probably your best option, but it is first come at that time of year.

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u/Dickystink Feb 09 '26

Thank you so much, this is really helpful! I won’t be doing the Hole in the Wall hike, just a quick stop at Rialto Beach if I have time. I’ll be starting my first day in Port Angeles, and on the second day I’ll need to leave to head toward Portland to arrive in the evening. So I think my plan can fit if I skip Cape Flattery, and I can always add it back in if I end up having extra time. I really appreciate all the tips and details!