![]() The good news is that you do not have to go to the very top in order to enjoy views of the lake, so don’t let that trickier top section deter you! Just beware that the top portion has some rope areas that are not too tricky but would definitely make me feel concerned hiking with younger kids. When the sky is clear you have a view of the entire lake, it’s worth the hike. Want a short but true hike? Check out Storm King It’s an uphill climb, but oh so worth it. If you happen to hit it on a hot day get ready to jump into the crystal clear blue water off the bridge at Devil’s Punchbowl! It’s about 4 miles from the parking area to Devil’s Punchbowl, it’s an easy bike ride going along the lake and thru old railroad tunnels. The trail is shared by folks walking and biking with one of the big destination spots being Devils Punchbowl. If you’re driving out to enjoy the Spruce Railroad Trail, drive to the end of Camp David Jr Road to the parking area and main access to the trail. From that point head to the right (toward the lake) and you’ll be cruising along on the most beautiful section of the Spruce Railroad Trail ( click here for a quick video) taking in the sites of Lake Crescent within a couple of miles. Hop off your bikes and hike up the hill to the paved bike trail, it’s less than 1/8 of a mile walk uphill. It may have a rope across the main section so cars do not drive up it. to the right, look for a trail heading up the hill to the left. One of the reasons we love camping at Fairholme is that it’s within biking distance to the Spruce Railroad Trail From the campground it’s about a mile and half ride on the road toward Camp David Jr. The lodge feels like you’ve stepped back in time with a gorgeous window paned sun porch, rich wood covered walls and all situated right along the lake. If you’d rather stay in a cozy bed at a historic lodge, check out Lake Crescent Lodge. The rest of the campground is beautiful, the sites have a lot of space and are tucked in between old growth trees dripping with moss. If you don’t mind carrying your tent and gear down a small incline, you can camp right along the lake in sites 83-90. If you’re with a crew and have a trailer or a lot of gear check out sites 53 - 61 they have a view of the lake, easy access to a trail down by the lake and are still pretty close to one of the bathrooms. There are nice bathrooms with running water and flush toilets plus water spigots at each bathroom for dish washing and cooking. ![]() There’s nothing like the stress of trying to get out of town AND hoping that there will be a spot left for you. If you opt for camping, hop onto the Reserveation Site and claim a spot. ![]() To stay on Lake Crescent you can reserve a Campsite at Fairholme Campground or a room at the Lake Crescent Lodge. Definitely load up your bikes so you can enjoy the Spruce Railroad Trail! If you have 2 or so days to spend near Lake Crescent here are our favorite spots to check out. Come visit the PNW, Olympic National Park is so beautiful and inviting with loads of options for folks of all levels. So when we have a long weekend, we load up Apple, our vintage Aristocrat Trailer and unplug from the daily routine. We’re slightly spoiled that our backyard is the Olympic Mountain Range and miles and miles of biking trails, lakes, camping, waterfalls and hiking.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |