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• Getting There
  Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park
  416 Lake Crescent Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363 (Lake Crescent Lodge)
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-lake-crescent.htm

• Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 102 miles (2h 48m)

• 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 Storm King Ranger Station or near the Moments in Time Trailhead close to Lake Crescent Lodge

• 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 Lake Crescent Area 
  https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/lake-crescent-area-brochure.htm

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

• When to Go
  May to Oct (the lake area is accessible year long but other parts of Olympic National Park may not be in winter seasons)

• Things to Do
  Ferry ride, stroll along the trails along the lake, throw stones in the water from the rocky shore, see Marymere Falls, 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) The Moments in Time Trail is an easy self-guided 0.6 mile loop trail with lake access that goes through the forest. Kids will enjoy throwing stones into the water at the shore while adults can enjoy splendid views of the lake. On the other half of the trail, the whole family can explore how a mossy northwest forest looks like. Park at the trailhead near Lake Crescent Lodge for easiest access to this trail.
  6) If the Lake Crescent area is the only place on your agenda for the day, you can also stroll along the one mile long (one way) Marymere Falls Trail to see the waterfall. Parking at Storm King Ranger Station is closer to this trail.

• 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
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  [eBook] : $7.99
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Moments in Time Trailhead near Lake Crescent Lodge

Lake Crescent

Moss covered Forest along the Trail