Badger Valley, Grand Pass Loop

13.6 km loop.

Elevations (in meters)
Start:	1859	End:	1875
Minimum:	1219	Maximum:	1966
Net Gain:	747	Cumulative Gain:

Obstruction Point Trailhead: (44 km from Saanich Hall, 12 km on logging roads, ferry required). Drive south on Blanshard St for 4.9km to Belleville St. Follow this for about 1km to the ferry terminal. Take the ferry to Port Angeles. From the ferry terminal take North Laurel south to East 1st Street, turn left onto East 1st and drive to South Race Street. Turn right and follow South Race past the Olympic National Park Visitors Center. Turn right on Hurricane Ridge Road and drive to the summit (27.9 km from start of road) take Obstruction Point Road (a narrow dirt road with steep drop offs) east 12.1 km to Obstruction Point.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Toilets and/or outhouses

Access restrictions:Snow may preclude access into early July or, in severe snow years, the beginning of August. Check with Olympic National Park (information line - (360) 565-3130 or Wilderness Information Center - (360) 565-3100).

Uses

Backpack	Moderate.		Best from late June thru late September.
Dayhike	3 boot (moderate).		Best from late June thru late September.

Features

This trail features flowers, lakes, meadows, mountains, views and waterfalls.

Hazards

Some streams/rivers must be forded (if near the beach wait for low tide; undo your hip belt when crossing; wear running shoes or sandals)

Campsites along the trail

Grand Lake

1445 meters

Bear cache/wire
Outhouse

Water is plentiful.

For additional information see:

Olympic Mountains Trail Guide by Robert L. Wood.

Trail-conditions

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