Lake Crescent – Lake Crescent Beach and Lodge loop from Lake Sutherland

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

Washington

Clallam County

Lake Crescent – Lake Crescent Beach and Lodge loop from Lake Sutherland

Hard

2.6

(3)

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Lake Crescent – Lake Crescent Beach and Lodge loop from Lake Sutherland

05:31

74.4km

1,090m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.91 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34.4 km

Lyre River/Lake Crescent

Highlight • Lake

Once you reach the end of the trail at East Beach Road, you can walk down to the river to see the spot where Lyre River flows into Lake Crescent. Enjoy the beautiful natural surrounding.

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34.7 km

Spruce Railroad Trail (canopy section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycle through this stunning section where you'll pass through a lush forest filled with Sitka spruce, hemlock, and a variety of other trees. In certain areas along the trail you will spot the crystal-clear waters of Lake Crescent.

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36.4 km

Old Spruce Train Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A 450-foot-long tunnel, originally part of a railroad passage, was excavated during World War I and now forms a segment of the Spruce Railroad Trail. The tunnel was renovated in 2017.

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37.1 km

Lake Crescent

Highlight • Lake

Located in the northern foothills of the Olympic Mountains, Lake Crescent, approximately 18 miles west of Port Angeles, offers a tranquil escape into nature. Its pristine, glacially carved waters make it a perfect destination for those seeking natural beauty. Interestingly, the lake's unique history, including a massive landslide 7,000 years ago, has led to distinct populations of Crescenti and Beardslee trout, adapted through genetic isolation.

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38.2 km

Spruce Railroad Trail (Lake Crescent)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A scenic rail to trail path in Olympic National Park. Built in 1918 to harvest spruce for biplanes, it now offers a picturesque route. Enjoy stunning views of Lake Crescent, pass through wooded areas, and admire the rugged lakeshore cliffs.

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39.1 km

Daley Rankin Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

This tunnel was carved from a massive rock along the trail. The bike path leads you right through it, offering a unique perspective of the lake.

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40.3 km

Lake Crescent

Lake

67.2 km

Lake Crescent Beach and Lodge

Highlight • Lake

Lake Crescent at the northern shore of the Olympic Peninsula offers gorgeous outdoor activities. If you like hiking, take a stroll to the beautiful Marymere Waterfalls that are just around the corner. You can also rent a kayak or just relax at the scenic beach with towering mountains all around you. The nearby lodge was built in 1916 and is still a high class location to spend the night.

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