Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier
Backpacking3 days35.4 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Hoh River Trailhead
10.5 mi • 900 ft gain
Lewis Meadow
14.4 mi • 4,700 ft gain
Lewis Meadow
10.5 mi • 400 ft gain
Hoh River Trailhead
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How to get a permit
This trip requires a Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between October 16, 2025 and May 14, 2026
Permits required. Quota in effect.
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Release
Sep 15 at 7 AM PDT Passed
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Starting Area | Hoh |
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| 1st Night Campsite | Lewis Meadow |
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| 2nd Night Campsite | Lewis Meadow |
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| Entry Point | Hoh Visitor Center TH |
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| Exit Point | Hoh Visitor Center TH |
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