A mountainous glacier-carved lake

Lake Crescent, a stunning 624 feet deep, glacier-carved lake, is one of the iconic destinations of Olympic National Park. The crystal-clear lake is outlined with a stunning forested mountain range and offers a variety of hikes, activities, lodging, and viewpoints. One of the top destinations is the Lake Crescent Lodge, which is a top lodging venue within Olympic National Park and serves as a trailhead for popular hiking trails like Marymere Falls and Mount Storm King.

Popular Hikes

Location: The primary trailhead for Marymere Falls and Storm King is accessed from Highway 101 at the Storm King Ranger Station parking area. Hikers can also access the main Marymere Falls trail from the Lake Crescent Lodge.

Location: The Spruce Railroad Trail can be accessed from East Beach/Piedmont Road (east trailhead) or Camp David Jr. Road (west trailhead). The Pyramid Peak trailhead is located on west Spruce Railroad trailhead on Camp David Jr. Road with parking and vault toilet available at the North Shore picnic area.