The Dosewallips Trailhead is just a wide spot on the road. There's room for many cars. (Jerry Adams)

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• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 47.74148, -123.04818
• Elevation: 535 feet
• Driving time: 3 1/4 hours

Hikes starting here

• Dosewallips River Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

Fees, Regulations, etc.

• No facilities at the trailhead
• $30 National Parks 7-day pass (America the Beautiful Pass also valid) if you're entering the national park
• Bicycles and dogs permitted on the old road bed as far as Dosewallips Campground and the former ranger station
• No dogs or bikes west of the Dosewallips Campground
• $8 per night backcountry camping fee plus $6 permit fee (see Wilderness Backpacking Reservations) in the Olympic Wilderness
• Pack all food in a bear canister or use the bear wires or bear boxes if camping inside the national park

Directions

From Portland, drive north on I-5 to Exit 104 for Aberdeen and Port Angeles, about 110 miles.

Drive west on Highway 101 for 5 1/2 miles.

Then take Highway 101 North for Shelton and Port Angeles for 54 1/2 miles.

In Brinnon, turn left onto Doewallips Road, and drive 8.6 miles to the trailhead. The road is half paved, half gravel with potholes; drive slowly if you're in a standard passenger vehicle. There are pullouts by the side of the road.

• If you're looking for a closeby car camping campground, try Seal Rock Forest Service Campground, about one mile beyond Brinnon on Highway 101. It's a little off the highway, but there's still road noise.

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