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Olympic Peninsula Loop: the drive, the stops and where to sleep
- Distance
- About 330 miles (530 km)
- Time
- 3–4 days
- Best time
- June–September
US 101 around Washington's Olympic National Park: rain forests, wild beaches and mountain views.
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- Hurricane Ridge
- Lake Crescent
- Hoh Rain Forest
- Ruby Beach and Rialto Beach
The route
- Olympia, WA
- Port Angeles, WA
- Forks, WA
- Kalaloch, WA
- Aberdeen, WA
Road trip tips
- Rain is common even in summer — pack layers.
- Services are few along the west side; fill up in Port Angeles or Forks.
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