Boulder Peak, Olympic National Park

#61 among attractions in Olympic National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Boulder Peak is a peak located in Washington state, in Olympic National Park. The mountain is accessible by using the Olympic Hot Springs Trail and the Appleton Pass trail. These two trails lead to Boulder Lake located at the base of Boulder Mountain where there is a campground. There are no official trails to the top of the peak, but one can find a beaten path and with a fair amount of scrambling can reach the summit. The summit offers views of the surrounding Olympic Mountains and various lakes. The round trip from trail head to summit is approximately 13 miles. ()

Elevation: 5672 ftProminence: 550 ftCoordinates: 47°58'18"N, 123°45'29"W

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Boulder Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marymere Falls, Mount Appleton, Mount Carrie, Bogachiel Peak.

5.6 miN
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Marymere Falls, Olympic National Park
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1.9 miSE
Mountain
Mount Appleton, Olympic National Park
49 min walk • Mount Appleton is a 6,000+ ft double summit mountain located in the Olympic Mountains, in Clallam County of Washington state. It is set within Olympic National Park and is situated northwest of Appleton Pass.
7.4 miSE
Mountain
Mount Carrie, Olympic National Park
188 min walk • Mount Carrie is a 6,995-foot mountain summit located within Olympic National Park in Clallam County of Washington state. Mt. Carrie is the highest point in the Bailey Range which is a subrange of the Olympic Mountains.
4.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bogachiel Peak, Olympic National Park
119 min walk • Bogachiel Peak is a 5,478-foot peak in the Olympic Mountains of Washington, U.S. It is located in Olympic National Park. It is a high point on High Divide, and forms the southern end of Seven Lakes Basin.
3.3 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Olympic Hot Springs, Olympic National Park
83 min walk • Olympic Hot Springs is located in Olympic National Park, Washington, United States. The springs contain 21 seeps near Boulder Creek, a tributary of the Elwha River. The temperature varies from lukewarm to 138 °F.
4.9 miW
Natural attraction, Park, Hot springs
Sol Duc Hot Springs, Olympic National Park
124 min walk • Sol Duc Hot Springs is a resort located in Olympic National Park, Washington state, that is best known for its soaking pools, hot tubs, and a swimming pool that are heated with the nearby hot springs. The resort is situated in a valley carved by the Sol Duc River.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aurora Peak, Olympic National Park
111 min walk • Aurora Peak is a summit in Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington. It is the highest point on Aurora Ridge. The northern flank of the ridge forms a steep escarpment above Lake Crescent, while the southern flank towers above the Sol Duc River.
0.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Boulder Lake, Olympic National Park
13 min walk • Boulder Lake is located in the Olympic National Park in Washington. It is accessible by the Olympic Hot Springs Trail and the Appleton Pass trail. The hike is about 12 miles round trip and has about a 2,500-foot elevation gain. At the lake there are a few camp sites and a bear wire to hang food. The lake lies at the base of Boulder Peak.
3.3 miE
Nature, Hot springs
Olympic Hot Springs, Olympic National Park
83 min walk • Olympic Hot Springs is located in Olympic National Park, Washington, United States. The springs contain 21 seeps near Boulder Creek, a tributary of the Elwha River. The temperature varies from lukewarm to 138 °F.