Tucked away in the upper Pacific northwest, the Olympic National Park has a little bit of everything. Rainforest? Check. Glacier-covered mountains? Check. Remote Pacific Ocean beaches? Check. Within nearly a million acres, there are countless hikes for all levels of trekker. From the world-renowned Hoh River Trail to Hurricane Hill, here are the best hikes in Olympic National Park.

1. Hoh River Trail

Tackle a few miles or the whole 17.4 miles of this temperate rainforest trail. It’s found in the southwest region of Olympic National Park – a vast wonderland of greenery, giant Sitka spruce and western hemlocks reaching more than 300 feet into the air and, of course, the namesake, glacial-fed Hoh River. It’s a fantastic backpacking destination, with the first 13 miles being relatively flat. Families flock here as well for accessible day hikes, including Hall of Mosses trail and the Sitka Nature Trail. The Hall of Mosses trail is shorter and more accessible than the Hoh River Trail and introduces you quickly into the virgin temperate rainforest environment.

2. Rialto Beach
Massive driftwood logs, massive sea stacks and swooping seabirds distinguish this picturesque Pacific Coast beach. It’s neighbored by Second and Third, but is separated from them by the Quillayute River. You’ll feel at the very edge of the world as you gaze out over the rough surf. Check out the Hole-in-the-Wall rock feature about a mile and a half up the beach.

3. Hurricane Hill

While there are many ways to explore Hurricane Ridge area depending on your time, ability level and interests, this family-friendly hike from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center is an excellent entrée into the region. Enjoy the dramatic views on the drive up to the visitor center, then take the wide path up the hill for even more spectacular mountain views. On a clear day, you can see as far as Vancouver Island.

4. Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail
To really appreciate the temperate rainforest environment on your Olympic National Park itinerary, include this easy nature trail on the shores of Lake Quinault. Walk for a half-mile along Wallaby Creek, or extend your adventures by connected to the Quinault National Recreation Trail System.

5. Sol Duc Falls

What’s better than following up a challenging hike with a soak in some hot springs? You can do both when you head out on the Sol Duc Falls Trailhead. This hiking trail provides access to the Seven Lakes Basin area of Olympic National Park, or you can just take the moderate one-mile hike to the falls. When you’re done, hang out for a bit and treat your weary muscles to the therapeutic waters at the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort.

6. Ruby Beach, Kalaloch
On the southern coastline of Olympic National Park, Ruby Beach offers all the quintessential Pacific scenery. Sure, more rugged than, say, Santa Monica, but that’s what the PNW is all about. There’s driftwood tangled into natural sculptures, tidepools to explore and sea stacks to photograph. Plus, the sunsets are amazing.

7. Ozette Triangle Loop

Above Ruby Beach on the northern Wilderness Coast, you’ll find the nearly 10-mile Ozette Triangle Loop, a perennial popular coastal route within the park. Start at the Cape Alava Trailhead and head into the forest toward the westernmost point of land in the continental US and site of the ancient Makah village. After three miles, you’ll come into view of the ocean, then continue south on the beach to Sand Point, then take Sand Point Trail back to your starting point. During the hike, you’ll come across Wedding Rocks, where you can see petroglyphs depicting whales, a European ship and fertility figures.

8. Marymere Falls
Looking for a good starter hike in Olympic National Park? Visit Lake Crescent in the north part of the park and enjoy a short (less than a mile) hike to Marymere Falls. Stop along the way for impromptu nature lessons before arriving at the 90-foot falls. If you don’t want to retrace your steps, you can get back to the ranger station and parking area via the Moments in Time Nature Trail.

9. Third Beach to Strawberry Beach
A picture-perfect ocean hike, the trail from Third Beach to Strawberry Beach is also great for backpacking. You’ll start in the village of La Push, trekking through the forest to Third Beach. Upon reaching the ocean and its incredible sea stacks, you can continue south to Strawberry Point. As you approach the point, you’ll need to access the headland trails – look for ladders and ropes that help you navigate the steep terrain. The views at the point are worth the extra effort.

10. Royal Basin Falls and Royal Lake
A tough, but worthwhile hike, you’ll be able to admire lush rainforest, alpine meadows and lakes and 7,000-foot mountains as part of your journey. Start at the Upper Dungeness Trail, then make the long climb to Royal Lake. Wildlife, wildflowers and waterfalls demand your attention.

11. Staircase
Near Lake Cushman State Park, Staircase is part of a trail system that follows the drainage of the North Fork Skokomish River. Follow the trail to the Flapjack Lakes Trail, which will take you four more miles to several small lakes. Or, follow a shorter hiking trail along the river’s south bank to the Staircase Rapids Loop Trail, which crosses the Rapids Bridge over the North Fork Skokomish Trail.

12. Elwha River Valley
For hiking and fishing, the Elwha – the largest river on the Olympic Peninsula – along with the Lake Mills reservoir are an outdoorsy paradise. In the 1930s, the area was operated as a resort, but park supervisors have since closed the roads, which have slowly returned to nature. Explore the area via a 2.2-mile hike along Boulder Creek and into a deep forest grove.