Bike the Parks

Parks / Washington

Olympic National Park

Ten paved, car-free miles along Lake Crescent, through two restored rail tunnels.

3/5
Worth bringing a bike

The paved, car-free Spruce Railroad Trail along Lake Crescent is a gem; elsewhere bikes are limited to roads.

Riding here

Olympic's standout ride is the Spruce Railroad Trail, a 10-mile paved path on the north shore of Lake Crescent, built on an old railroad grade with two restored tunnels and part of the long-distance Olympic Discovery Trail. Road riders tackle the long climb up Hurricane Ridge Road. Elsewhere, bikes are limited to park roads.

Where you can ride

Bikes may use park roads, parking areas and designated routes such as the Spruce Railroad Trail.

Where you can't

Bicycles are not allowed anywhere else, including the park's hiking trails.

Rides

  • Spruce Railroad Trail

    • Paved path
    • 10 mi one way
    • Paved, 8 ft wide
    • Easy

    A universally accessible trail above Lake Crescent's clear water, through the restored McFee and Daley Rankin tunnels.

    Start: Lyre River Trailhead (east) or Camp David Jr. Road (west)

  • Hurricane Ridge Road

    • Road
    • Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge
    • Paved
    • Hard

    A long, steady climb to subalpine meadows and Olympic Mountain views. The Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge burned in 2023; check road access before you go.

    Start: Port Angeles

Car-free riding

The park has held 'Ride the Hurricane', a car-free cycling day on Hurricane Ridge Road, in past Augusts; check the park's news releases for whether it runs this year.

When to go

Summer is driest. The Spruce Railroad Trail is rideable much of the year at low elevation.

Safety

Expect rain at any time. On multi-use trails, yield to walkers and horses. Ride single file and pull aside when cars stack up.

E-bikes

The park's own bicycling page doesn't spell out e-bike rules. Under the NPS e-bike rule (36 CFR 4.30), an e-bike with working pedals and a motor under 750 watts is generally allowed where regular bikes are, and riding on the motor alone is barred anywhere cars can't go. Parks can restrict them, so confirm with the park before you bring one.

Fees

Arriving by bike, you pay the park's individual (per-person) entrance fee, normally valid for 7 days, or ride in on an annual or America the Beautiful pass. Amounts change, so check the park's Fees & Passes page.

Rentals, tours and shuttles

  • Your bike shop hereSample listing

    This spot is for one rental shop, guide service or shuttle near Olympic: your name, what you offer, and a link straight to your booking page, at the top of this section.

    Feature your shop on this page, free until spring 2027

Run a shop near Olympic? Add it here.

Sources

Checked November 2026 against these sources. Rules, closures and fees change; confirm with the park before you ride.

  1. Spruce Railroad Trail project complete (NPS)
  2. Conditions for Bicycle Tours — Olympic (NPS)
  3. Alerts & Conditions — Olympic (NPS)
  4. NPS e-bike regulations (2020)

Edited by David Bussell. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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