Washington · United States
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 27 m
- Typical duration
- 18 min
8 routes near Olympia qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 2.9 km and 63 m (207 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 5.8 km.
That is 73 percent of the 11 routes we map near Olympia. They are shorter than the local average, 2.9 km against 5.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 63 m (207 ft) against 112 m (367 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Washington · United States
Washington · United States
Washington · United States
Washington · United States
Washington · United States
Washington · United States
Washington · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascara LoopWashington | 1.2 km | 27 m | 18 min | Easy | April to October |
| Cottonwood LoopWashington | 0.7 km | 14 m | 9 min | Easy | April to October |
| Divide Trail NorthWashington | 3.2 km | 71 m | 47 min | Easy | April to October |
| Elma City LoopWashington | 5.8 km | 127 m | 1 hr 24 min | Easy | April to October |
| Harbor Family ParkWashington | 3.5 km | 77 m | 50 min | Easy | April to October |
| North Rim #1Washington | 4.4 km | 97 m | 1 hr 4 min | Easy | April to October |
| Rock Candy EastWashington | 2.7 km | 59 m | 39 min | Easy | April to October |
| SuzukiWashington | 1.6 km | 35 m | 23 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Divide Trail North, North Rim #1, Rock Candy East. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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