Visit The HOH Rain Forest FROM SEABROOK

If you plan to visit Seabrook on the Washington Coast carving out a few extra hours to visit the Hoh Rainforest. is highly recommended. To access the Hoh Rainforest hikes you do need to have an Olympic National Park Pass that is $30 per day or $60 per year.

MAKE SURE TO VISIT THE Hall of Moss

At the very least you need to take a walk to the Hall of Moss near the visitor center which is on a .08 mile walk. It is way too beautiful to miss out on.

Hall of Mosses Trail (The "Must-Do")

• Length: 0.8 mile loop

• Difficulty: Easy

• Vibe: This is the iconic trail you see in photos. It takes you through an old-growth forest where Bigleaf Maples are draped in massive curtains of club moss. It’s a very high-reward hike for very little effort.

MAKE SURE TO VISIT THE Hall of Moss

The Hoh Rain Forest is famous for being one of the quietest and greenest places in the world. Since all the main trails start from the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, you can easily knock out the shorter ones back-to-back.

 Spruce Nature Trail

• Length: 1.2 mile loop

• Difficulty: Easy

• Vibe: This trail offers more variety than the Hall of Mosses. It weaves through both old and new-growth forest and takes you right to the banks of the Hoh River, which has a distinct milky-blue color from "glacial flour." It’s often less crowded than the Hall of Mosses.

Hoh River Trail (The "Choose Your Adventure")

• Length: Up to 17.4 miles (one way)

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (mostly flat)

• Vibe: This is the main artery of the forest. You don't have to do the whole thing to enjoy it. Popular turn-around points include:

  • First River Access (0.9 miles in): A quick walk to the water.

  • Mineral Creek Falls (2.7 miles in): A 5.5-mile round trip to a beautiful 60-foot waterfall.

  • Five Mile Island (5 miles in): A great spot for a lunch break with views of the Olympic Mountains.

    
    

Travel Time From Seabrook

Drive Time From Seabrook: 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes

Primary Route: WA-109 N to US-101 N

Pit Stop: Kalaloch & The TREE OF LIFE

Kalaloch is right on your way (about 1 hour and 15 minutes into the drive). It's a great spot to see the "Tree of Life" or grab a quick coffee at the lodge. The famous "Tree of Life," a massive Sitka spruce that has clung to the edge of a cliff for years. It's an iconic symbol of the area's rugged beauty and a testament to nature's resilience. The tree of life is conveniently located right along the Kalaloch Campground. Just walk down the steps and turn to your right and there it is! 

Pro-Tip

During peak summer months, the Hoh Rain Forest can have a wait time of up to 2 hours just to get past the entrance station. We recommend leaving Seabrook by 7:00 AM if you want to beat the crowds in the busy season.

If you’re short on time, the Quinault Rain Forest is much closer to Seabrook (about 45 minutes away) and offers a very similar mossy aesthetic. However, the Hoh is the "big one" with the famous Hall of Mosses No matter, which beautiful trees you want to hangout with make sure to keep your eyes open for bald eagles along the way!