Crystal Ridge is the geological feature that defines & creates the nice campgrounds at the popular Olympic Hot Springs-Boulder Creek Recreation Area. It is a simple spur-ridge off the southwest side of the larger and more-complex Happy Lake Ridge. Up & running along near its crest is the Crystal Ridge Abandoned Trail. Continue reading “Crystal Ridge, Boulder Creek, Olympic Nat’l Park”
Olympic Hot Springs Abandoned Road, Olympic Nat’l Park
Crystal Ridge Abandoned Trail, Olympic Nat’l Park
Olympic Hot Springs, Olympic Nat’l Park
Baldy Ridge, Olympic Nat’l Park
Happy Lake Ridge-Baldy Ridge Saddle, Olympic Nat’l Park
Lizard Head Peak, Happy Lake Ridge, Olympic Nat’l Park
Boulder Lake, Olympic Nat’l Park
Happy Lake, Olympic Nat’l Park
Sol Duc Kiosk Loop, Olympic Nat’l Park
Sol Duc Kiosk Loop is just a few yards up from the start of Sol Duct Hot Springs Road, just west of Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park. The kiosk comes before the entrance gate. The loop is a piece of the old road, with parking and large nice display boards.