Mount Olympus is the highest peak in Olympic National Park in Washington State, rising to 7,980 feet at the centre of the park. It is also known as Mount Olympos. Its summit stands above a landscape of forested valleys and high ridges, and it is home to several glaciers, which give the mountain a distinctly alpine character.
What to expect
Because the peak sits in the middle of the park rather than along its edges, a visit to Mount Olympus is best treated as a day or multi-day trip into the backcountry rather than a quick stop. Visitors who come to see it are usually drawn by the mountain itself: its height, its glaciers, and the wild interior of the park around it.
- Setting: the centre of Olympic National Park, in Washington State
- Highest point: 7,980 feet
- Features: several glaciers
- Other name: Mount Olympos
Planning your trip
Conditions in the high country can change quickly, so it is sensible to check current information with the park before setting out. The park can be reached by phone at +1-360-565-3130. Bring suitable clothing and equipment for mountain weather, and plan your route with the terrain in mind.
The address listed for the mountain is Olympic National Park, WA 98362, United States. Visitors interested in the wider area can explore the rest of the park, whose varied landscapes range from glaciated peaks to forested valleys.
