Hoh Rainforest and Hall Of Mosses

18113 Upper Hoh Road
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Hoh Rainforest and Hall Of Mosses
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Distance
1.04 miles
Elevation Gain
203 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Dog Friendly
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River
Forest
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Added by Jeff Richards

Explore amazing and unique scenery on the western side of Olympic National Park. This is an easy hike (0.8 miles for the Hall of Mosses or 1.25 miles for the Spruce Trail) with the option to camp by the Hoh River.

Starting at the Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center, take the only trail out into the forest itself. After a few hundred yards there will be a sign pointing you in the direction of the Hall Of Mosses. Follow signs and a very well-maintained trail over crystal clear creeks and fallen trees until you reach the Hall Of Mosses trail junction. The trail itself is only a 0.8 mile loop, but is packed with what will be some of the most breathtaking and unique scenery you will ever see.

As the name suggests, everything is covered in moss, giving everything a very surreal and alien look and feel. As you walk through a section of maple trees, try to imagine that you are in a Dr. Seuss story.

After you complete the loop, you can continue on to do the 1.25 mile Spruce Trail, go set up camp in one of the tree campground loops right next to the visitor center, or, for the more ambitious, head out on the 17.3 mile Hoh River Trail to the base of Mount Olympus.

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Michael Sutherland
1/4/2026
Well Maintained
Well Marked
Easy To Park
Bathrooms
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Dominic Pascucci
11/10/2022
Unworldly
This place is amazing. The moss is so thick! But you probably shouldn’t touch it, just stay to the trails. Even if ...
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Stephen Catalano
8/13/2020
Super cool
It was my first time visiting this area, and this trail blew my mind. Highly recommend! The diverse flora is pretty incredible.
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Elizabeth Trego
7/10/2020
Easy for any skill level
Easy, quick hike through lovely moss forest. Great for kids or anyone wanting to get out for a short hike. Watch for ...
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Chris Barron
10/29/2018
Scenic but short loop trail
Hoh rainforest is beautiful and this looptrail really showcases it. It was a bit short for my liking, but there are longer trails nearby ...
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Lucy DLS
7/1/2018
Prime Photo Ops
Take your time here - so much to see. I got some amazing photos here. Easy hike - went later in the day (after ...
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Lauren Verity
2/21/2017
Beautiful
This forest is breath taking. I definitely recommend going early as it gets really busy and makes it less enjoyable. I went on a ...
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Gustavo Quiros
2/5/2017
Great park
Though the park was great the hall of mosses seemed a little less amazing with everyone walking through, also the day we went on ...
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John Maurizi
12/16/2016
Great area to explore
Go early in the morning, around 7am. The area could get crowded afterward and its harder to get photos without someone standing in ...
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Austin Jackson
8/4/2016
Cool, But Not A Must See
If you have limited time in Olympic National Park, I would recommend doing something else. The forest is cool, but it's just like a ...
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Katch Silva
1/14/2016
Great easy hike!
This forest was something I wasn't expecting to see in the states. It was absolutely incredible. We also got to see moose on feeding ...
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Jason Hatfield
1/2/2016
The forest is out of this world, I could spend days just sitting in it. If you're going to photography it I recommend ...
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Tyler Hollinger
3/27/2015
Such a beautiful and serene place. Feels like you're in a fairytale!
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