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Olympic National Park hiking guide

Mount Storm King Trail

A 4.1-mile out-and-back with 2,120 ft of climbing in Lake Crescent, rated difficult.

Mount Storm King Trail, Olympic National Park
Photo: Zengame

Key facts

Length
4.1 mi (6.7 km)
Elevation gain
2,120 ft (646 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Lake Crescent
Highest point
2,721 ft
Lowest point
592 ft

About Mount Storm King Trail

This steep trail climbs through forest from near Lake Crescent to exposed rocky overlooks with sweeping views of Lake Crescent. The route becomes increasingly demanding, transitioning to a rugged, exposed scramble toward the summit. The trail's scenic overlooks and challenging terrain make it a rewarding yet strenuous adventure.

Route map

Route map of Mount Storm King Trail in Olympic National Park0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Mount Storm King Trail1,0002,00001234Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 2,721 ftLow 592 ft
Elevation runs from 592 ft to 2,721 ft over 4.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Lake Crescent

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