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Elwha River Viewpoint – Madison Falls loop from Port Angeles

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Elwha River Viewpoint – Madison Falls loop from Port Angeles

Moderate

4.5

(3446)

14,740

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Elwha River Viewpoint – Madison Falls loop from Port Angeles

03:11

47.3km

690m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.2 km for 240 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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524 m

Beach

2.11 km

Port Angeles

Highlight • Settlement

Port Angeles, founded in 1862, sits by a beautiful harbor named Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles whose name comes from the Spanish explorer Francisco Eliza. It's a hub …

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8.83 km

Canopy Trail Segment of Olympic Discovery Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Explore a tranquil, pine-lined segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail as it winds through a peaceful wooded forest. Great place to stop and take a break in the summer!

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11.6 km

Elwha River Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, you'll cross a bridge over the Elwha River. Elwha is a Native American word that means "elk," which visit the valley in the winter. The river is …

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11.8 km

Elwha River and Bridge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, you'll cross a bridge over the Elwha River. Elwha is a Native American word that means "elk," which visit the valley in the winter. The river is …

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20.4 km

Here you'll cross a bridge over the Elwha River. Elwha is a Native American word that means "elk," which visit the valley in the winter. The river is also home to five different species of Pacific salmon.

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24.3 km

Madison Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Walk on a paved trail just a short distance to the magical Madison Falls. Take your time and sit on one of the benches next to the tumbling water, before you head back trough the lush rainforest.

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25.5 km

Bypass Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail emerged as a temporary fix for a washed-out road. As you venture along this path, you'll find yourself under the canopy of an ancient old-growth forest.

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26.4 km

Elwha River

Highlight • River

Enjoy the peaceful view of the Elwha River in Olympic National Park. The river has special meaning for the Lower Elwha Klallam people, and it's named after the Native American …

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47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

13.5 km

10.2 km

5.34 km

3.66 km

518 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

21.0 km

3.51 km

659 m

541 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

16°C

8°C

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Elwha River Viewpoint – Madison Falls loop from Port Angeles

03:11h

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690m

Elwha River Viewpoint – Madison Falls loop from Port Angeles

Port Angeles

Canopy Trail Segment of Olympic Discovery Trail

Elwha River Viewpoint

Elwha River and Bridge Viewpoint

Elwah River

Madison Falls

Bypass Trail

Elwha River

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