Location
Take a short, steep hike from the trailhead (about 0.5 mi north of the end of Whiskey Bend Road) down 400 feet to an overlook of the Elwha River. The area here is rugged, and erosion has caused the end of the trail to wash away, so be careful!
The upper section of trail can be tricky to navigate, as foot traffic churns the wet ground into a muddy mess. However, the lower section of trail is good. Along the way, you may see wildflowers blooming in the lakebed, and chirping birds keep you company on your hike.
Upper Lake Mills
Olympic Peninsula
Length
0.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation
Gain: 400 ft.
Rating
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
National Park Pass
Road Closed to Vehicles: The Olympic Hot Springs road is inaccessible to vehicles due to a road washout. Hikers can still access this trail by walking or biking along the closed road from the Madison Falls parking area.
Upper Lake Mills
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Open map in new windowGetting There
From the eastside Glines Canyon Dam Spillway Overlook on Whiskey Bend Road, go south 2.5 mi to the trailhead. Limited parking at the trailhead; more parking available at Wolf Creek Trailhead, 3 mi south of Spillway Overlook.
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
National Park Pass
Road Closed to Vehicles: The Olympic Hot Springs road is inaccessible to vehicles due to a road washout. Hikers can still access this trail by walking or biking along the closed road from the Madison Falls parking area.
