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Outdoors Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic NP

Hall of Mosses Trail

An outdoor spot in Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic NP, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Hall of Mosses Trail in Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic NP
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Why go

0.8-mile loop through the Hoh Rain Forest's moss-draped bigleaf maples and spruce.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Olympic NP, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Sol Duc Falls, 8.0 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Hoh Rain Forest
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 4 closest curated picks in Olympic NP, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Sol Duc Falls

    Short forest walk to a waterfall splitting into channels in a narrow gorge.

    Outdoors · 8.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Lake Crescent

    Glacier-carved lake with clear blue water, kayak rentals and lakeshore trails off US-101.

    Outdoors · 15 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lake Crescent Lodge

    Historic 1915 lodge whose dining room serves Northwest dishes with lake views.

    Food · 15 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Marymere Falls Trail

    Easy 1.8-mile round trip through old-growth forest to a 90-foot waterfall.

    Activity · 15 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Hall of Mosses Trail is a stop on our Pacific Northwest route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Olympic NP

3 more curated outdoor spots in Olympic NP. See the full Olympic NP guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Olympic NP run from 31°F in December to 59°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Hall of Mosses Trail itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Olympic NP from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Olympic NP weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Hall of Mosses Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Hoh Valley Rd, Forks, WA 98331, USA
Coordinates
47.86148, -123.93417
Destination
Olympic NP, Washington

Hall of Mosses Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hall of Mosses Trail?

Plan on about an hour at Hall of Mosses Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hall of Mosses Trail?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Arrive before 9am; the entrance line backs up in summer.

Is Hall of Mosses Trail free?

Yes, we list Hall of Mosses Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Hall of Mosses Trail?

Hall of Mosses Trail is at Hoh Valley Rd, Forks, WA 98331, USA, in Hoh Rain Forest. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hall of Mosses Trail?

Hall of Mosses Trail appears on Pacific Northwest, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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