Olympic Peninsula Loop (US-101)
US-101 circles the Olympic Peninsula for roughly 330 miles, passing through temperate rainforest, ocean beach, and the glacier-studded Olympics interior. The route skirts three sides of Olympic National Park — the Hoh Rain Forest corridor on the west, the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the north, and Hood Canal on the east. Rider Magazine and American Sport Touring both rate the loop as one of the top multi-day Pacific Northwest rides. Road surface is well-maintained two-lane with long sweepers and occasional sharp curves on the western and northern segments; amenities are widely spaced, especially on the remote southwestern stretch between Forks and Lake Quinault.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Ilwaco
A small harbor town near the mouth of the Columbia River that marks the southern start of the loop.
Raymond
A quiet timber town along Willapa Bay with historic murals worth a short walk.
Tree of Life
A solitary Sitka spruce growing from an eroded coastal bluff above the Pacific, a well-known Kalaloch landmark.
Chevron
Reliable fuel stop in Port Angeles, a natural break point before the northeastern leg of the loop.
Port Angeles
The largest town on the peninsula, offering food, lodging, and views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Canada.
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