Go Strollers !!

• Getting There
  Elwha Valley, Olympic National Park
  Madison Falls Trailhead, Port Angeles, WA 98363
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-the-elwha.htm

• Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 92.4 miles (2h 38m)

• Trip Type: Day trip or Overnight trip

• Ferry Ride
  Check the WA ferry schedule in the link below for the Edmonds / Kingston route
  http://www.wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/Default.aspx   (Crossing Time: 30 min)

• Parking
  Parking lot at the Madison Falls Trailhead at the entrance to Elwha Valley

• Admission
  $30 per car for up to 15 people for 7 days. If you purchase the interagency annual pass for $80, you can get unlimited access to all National Parks and Federal Recreational sites within the US.
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fees.htm

• Map of the Elwha Area 
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/upload/elwha-2.pdf

• More Info
  Check the link for more information.
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/places-to-go.htm

• When to Go
  May to Oct (be sure to check the weather and road conditions, especially in winter)

• Things to Do
  Ferry ride, stroll along trails, see Madison Falls (0.1 mile easy walk from the parking lot), etc.

• Tips
  1) The ferry departs every hour but weekends can get crowded and you may have to wait more than an hour so it is best to go early.
  2) If the kiddos need a short break, stop at Port Gamble (which is a good place to take a break slightly past Kingston) and visit the General Store & Cafe and stroll through the little town.
  3) If your family is not used to spending long hours in the car, spending a night in Port Angeles is a good option.
  4) The Pacific Coast and Rain Forests is a bit too far away for a day trip so plan on several days if you want to explore the whole park.
  5) Madison Falls is a short walk from the parking lot (0.1 mile). Even if your plans do not include exploring the Elwha Valley, it can make a great stop on the way to and from nearby locations in Olympic National Park.
  6) The road leading into the Elwha Valley (Olympic Hot Springs Road) is currently closed to all motorized vehicles due to a road wash during the winter flood. It is gated right past the Madison Falls parking area but open to pedestrians and bicycles. It is a great chance to take a stroll on the road and let the kids ride their bikes or scooters to explore the national park up close on foot. The walk to the flood damage area is about one mile – the kids will be interested in seeing the damaged road.

• Nearby Areas
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park
  – Short Trip, [May in Seattle] Sol Duc Falls, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Elwha Valley, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Mora / La Push – Second Beach, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, August in Seattle] Kalaloch Beach 4, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park
  – [Short Trip, May in Seattle] Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park

• Guidebook
  Family Trip to National Park 02 – Olympic National Park
  
• ISBN :
  9780998985381(paper)
  9780998985398(eBook)
• Language : English
• Publication Date : May 2 2018
• Page Count : 112 pages
• Get the Book
  [Paperback] : $14.99
  Barnes & Noble, Amazon
  [eBook] : $7.99
  Apple iBooks Store, Amazon

Entrance to Elwha Valley 

Madison Falls Trailhead

Madison Falls Trail and Madison Falls

Gated road open to Pedestrians and Bicycles

Road Wash Area with Temporary Bridge

The Walk Back to the Parking Lot