15 days in Crater Lake National Park & Olympic National Park Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Rogue River Gorge Viewpoint and Mill Creek Falls. Get outdoors at Collier Memorial State Park and Pinnacles Overlook Hike. Venture out of the city with trips to Umpqua National Forest (in Umpqua), Prospect (National Creek Falls, Union Creek Trail, &more) and Train Mountain Railroad Museum (in Chiloquin). The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, stroll through Garfield Peak, trek along Watchman Peak, and immerse yourself in nature at Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area.

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Washington to Crater Lake National Park is an approximately 42-hour car ride. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington to Crater Lake National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Crater Lake National Park, with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Olympic National Park.

Take a break from the city and head to Merriman Falls and Ozette Loop Hike. Explore hidden gems such as Staircase Rapids Nature Trail and Kalaloch Beach Trail 4. Explore Olympic National Park's surroundings by going to Off the Walls Gallery (in Shelton), Quinault (Quinault Big Spruce Tree, Quinault Big Cedar, &more) and Union (Dalby Water Wheel & Hunter Farms). And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Storm King, stroll through High Divide, take in the natural beauty of Olympic Hot Springs, and cruise along Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive.

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Explore your travel options from Crater Lake National Park to Olympic National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Crater Lake National Park in June, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Olympic National Park: temperatures range from 66°F by day to 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel back home.