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Washington

Heart of the Forest Trail

2.5 mi

Distance

1,878 ft

Gain

1h 7m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Olympic National Park

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What's missing

  • No access route mapped

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,878 ft
Elevation loss
1,878 ft
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Managing agency
National Park Service

About this trail

Heart of the Forest Trail is a 2.45-mile out-and-back hike in Washington managed by the National Park Service. The trail gains 604 feet of elevation and loses 1,274 feet over its round trip.

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Salish Trails Campground

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Elwha RV Park

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John Wayne's Waterfront Resort

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