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Mountain Range
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Elwha River Range
Washington
Elevation Range
500 ft - 7,980 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
48.0295, -123.5362
About Elwha River Range
The Elwha River Range is a rugged and remote mountain range located in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. Situated within the Olympic National Park, this range is characterized by steep, glacier-carved valleys, dense old-growth forests, and a number of impressive alpine peaks. The range is bisected by the Elwha River, which flows northwest to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, providing a scenic backdrop for outdoor adventures.
Notable Peaks
Mount Olympus
7,980 ft
Mount Deception
7,788 ft
The Needles
7,500 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
mountaineering
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Port Angeles, WA
Forks, WA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.
