Ride, Hike, Soak

Round-trip, the Olympic Hot Springs trip is 21 miles from the trailhead, OR 33 miles to and from the eBike Center.

This route is best for comfortable to advanced riders. The average trail grade one-way is 5.2% with 1374 feet of elevation gain.

An add-on eBike transport service to the trailhead can be booked by calling (360) 457-9024.

The natural springs are now accessible through a by-pass trail that goes around the road wash out. It’s mostly paved road going up to the Hot Springs with a few creeks crossing on the trail parts. The view you get on this trail is unbeatable! Going along the river and through the lower foothills, you get the amazing feeling of having the country all to yourself. See the beautiful Glines Canyon, home to the largest dam removal in modern history!

The pools are very enjoyable to soak in and feel amazing after the beautiful ride. 10:00am is the latest check-in timeslot for this trail!

Rates

eBike Rental: $150 per eBike.

eBike Transport: eBike transport to the trailhead is recommended, as 4 of the 6 miles of road are on highways.

eBike transport is an additional cost of $80 per group (up to 8 bikes). Please schedule transport in advance as availability can be limited.

These extra roadway mile are not factored into the mileage totals below.

Trail Information

Olympic National Park does not allow bikes to be ridden the entire way to the Hot Springs. The bikes may be ridden from Madison Fall trailhead to the Boulder Creek Trailhead (8 miles in) where renters can lock the bikes to a tree or post (bike locks included with rental). The rest of the trail (2.4 miles) must be hiked on foot. There is minimal elevation gain on this trail with three creek crossings.

Biking from Madison Falls Trailhead: 8 miles each way

Beginning at the Madison Falls Parking Lot, riders travel approximately 8 miles by bike to the Olympic Hot Springs Trailhead.

Along the route, riders will pass through the beautiful Glines Canyon area, home of the former upper Elwha Dam site.

Part of the ride includes the bypass trail around the washed-out section of Hot Springs Road. Within the 8-mile bike route, approximately .8 miles each way requires riders to walk and maneuver their bikes along a narrow, rocky trail with uneven terrain.

Hot Springs Bypass Disclaimer:

We want guests to understand that the bypass section can be physically demanding and is not the easiest to navigate. Bikes must be walked and pushed through this section. Depending on the trail condition, you may have to lift the bike over roots or logs a few times. However, guests of all experience levels have completed this journey, and many say the challenge is part of what makes it such a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Be prepared for physical exertion, beautiful scenery, and a rewarding sense of accomplishment at the end of your journey to the natural Olympic Hot Springs.

Hot Springs Hiking Portion: 2.5 miles each way

After arriving at the Olympic Hot Springs Trailhead and parking the bikes, guests continue on foot approximately 2.5 miles each way (5 miles round trip) to the natural Olympic Hot Springs.

Total Trail Miles: 21 Miles Round Trip

Available Start times: 9AM or 10AM

Estimated Trip Length: 5.5-8 hours depending on the riders and time spent at the pools.

Health & Safety Notice:

All riders must be decently active, decently bike riding savvy, and prepared to exert themselves at different sections along the way.

Since this is a full day biking & hiking adventure, riders must be prepared to handle any bike or trail related inconveniences such as; tire patch repairs, small bike adjustments, trail navigation, and minor trail accidents. (Tire patch kit, Bike tools, & First Aid Crash Kit will be included in your rental.)

Hot Springs Disclaimer:

The Olympic Hot Spring pools are a bit silty and have some forest sediment in the pools. Some pools are hotter and cleaner than others. Since the pools can be hot, visitors do have to be careful how long they soak and make sure they bring plenty of water and snacks for energy.

All eBikes must be returned by 4:30pm. In summer, sometimes as late as 6pm if you are transporting the bikes yourself and we have staff on hand (must set up in advance).

Have questions? Call our office for more information here.