Port Angeles, Washington Micropolitan Area

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Hotels near Port Angeles, Washington:

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
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7.5 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

Whiskey Creek Beach
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I just love Whiskey Creek Beach. I have been going here for years and now I take my mother every year for 5 days and she loves it also. My daughter and grandchildren have been here and they love it also. It is a great rustic family place. We relax listening to the ebbing tides at night, collect rocks and shells, roast marshmallows for smores and just have fun. Last time we fount a great fishing hole and handicap assessable and it had fire rings bathrooms tables camping sites right down the road. From WCB. You need to try this place if you REALLY want to relax....

Salt Creek Campground
12 miles away
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Photo taken Summer 2007 near Salt Creek campground. Beautiful spot....

Happy Lake Ridge Trail
13 miles away
I don't think it is as difficult as you say. The trail is well defined, and as a day hike last weekend it took less than 6 hours to do the loop from happy lake trailhead, around boulder lake, past the hot springs and back to my car....

Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge
25 miles away
It has 2 rope tows and 1 poma lift. It is only open on weekends, a community ski hill....

Quinault River
28 miles away
July isn't the driest month here. August and September are....

Cypress Mountain
75 miles away
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Excellent mountain with excellent runs. I go here every winter, can't wait to go again....

Grouse Mountain
80 miles away
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... downtown core of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is the city's favourite backyard playground.

The resort's winter activities include the finest in local skiing and snowboarding, with 26 runs situated in the pristine wilderness the Coastal Mountain Range. Floodlit runs open until 10pm nightly facilitate skiing and riding for everyone's schedule. Additional activities include snowshoeing, ice-skating, sleighrides, and award-wining dining high above the city.

But spring and summer do not mark the end of Grouse Mountain's engaging schedule of activities. You might be surprised to learn that the resort is Vancouver's top four season attraction, showcasing the best of BC to over 1. 1 million visitors per year. Panoramic views of the city, ocean and mountains unfold as the Skyride- North America's largest aerial tram system- whisks visitors to the mountaintop.

Experience uniquely British Columbian activities including our Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, World Famous Lumberjack Show, or Birds in Motion falconry demonstration. Scenic chairlift rides, mountain ziplines, tandem...

Mount Seymour
86 miles away
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Mount Seymour has been the choice of outdoor enthusiasts for over 60 years. An easy drive from anywhere in Greater Vancouver, Mt Seymour draws you out of the city and into a spectacular winter playground. Located in North Vancouver within Mt Seymour Provincial Park, Mt Seymour Resort is pure West Coast. Take in the breathtaking views of Vancouver, the ocean, Mt Baker, Washington state, and Vancouver Island. Enjoy the plentiful snowfalls with an average of 1000cm of snow each winter. With a long-standing tradition of providing each and every guest with a memorable mountain experience, whether you're seasoned pro or have never played in snow before, Mt Seymour welcomes you. Visit our website at www.MountSeymour.com.
What's NEW for 08-09 Season:
New lighting in the Northlands Terrain Park
Tons of new features in our Terrain Parks
A new 2009 Prinoth Bison Terrain Park Snowcat
The new Earl Pletsch Meeting Room
Exciting new Snowshoe Programs and much more!...


Campgrounds near Port Angeles, Washington:

   Fairholme Campground, Clallam County, 3 miles away
      
   Lyre River Park, Port Angeles, 4 miles away
      
   Log Cabin Resort and Trailer, Port Angeles, 6 miles away
      
   Soleduck Campground, Clallam County, 6 miles away
      
   Whiskey Creek Beach, Port Angeles, 7 miles away
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...e relax listening to the ebbing tides at night, collect rocks and shells, roast ...

   Crescent Beach and RV Park, Port Angeles, 11 miles away
      
   Hoh Campground, Jefferson County, 12 miles away
      
   Salt Creek Campground, Clallam County, 12 miles away
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Photo taken Summer 2007 near Salt Creek campground. Beautiful spot....

   Indian Valley Motel and RV Park, Port Angeles, 15 miles away
      
   South Fork Hoh Campground, Jefferson County, 16 miles away
      



Trails near Port Angeles, Washington:

   Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Clallam , 13 miles away
       17.2 hiking miles, 4377 feet elevation difference
...nd as a day hike last weekend it took less than 6 hours to do the loop from happ...

   Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam , 3 miles away
      
   Aurora Trail, Clallam , 3 miles away
      
   North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam , 5 miles away
      
   Lovers Lane, Clallam , 7 miles away
      
   Mink Lake Trail, Clallam , 7 miles away
      
   Deer Lake Trail, Clallam , 8 miles away
      
   Soleduck Trail, Clallam , 10 miles away
      
   Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam , 10 miles away
      
   Hoh River Trail, Clallam , 12 miles away
      
   Boulder Lake Trail, Clallam , 13 miles away
      



Paddling Rivers Near Port Angeles, Washington:

   Lyre River, ClallamCounty, 3 miles away
      Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground)

   Soleduck River - North Fork, ClallamCounty, 5 miles away
      Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)

   Soleduck River, ClallamCounty, 6 miles away
      Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge)

   Soleduck River - South Fork, ClallamCounty, 6 miles away
      Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)

   Goodman Creek, ClallamCounty, 8 miles away
      Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River)

   Soleduck River, ClallamCounty, 12 miles away
      Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground)

   Hoh River - South Fork, JeffersonCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground)

   Elwha River, ClallamCounty, 19 miles away
      Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101)

   Hoh River, JeffersonCounty, 20 miles away
      Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow)

   Soleduck River, ClallamCounty, 21 miles away
      Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek)




Ski Areas Near Port Angeles, Washington:

   Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington, 25 miles away
      800 vertical feet
It has 2 rope tows and 1 poma lift. It is only open on weekends, a community ski...

   Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, 76 miles away
      2410 vertical feet
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Excellent mountain with excellent runs. I go here every winter, can't wait to go...

   Grouse Mountain, British Columbia, 81 miles away
      1260 vertical feet
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...de snowshoeing, ice-skating, sleighrides, and award-wining dining high above the...

   Mount Seymour, British Columbia, 86 miles away
      1083 vertical feet
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...th a long-standing tradition of providing each and every guest with a memorable ...




Golf Courses Near Port Angeles, Washington:

   Salt Creek RV Park Golf Course, Port Angeles, 13 miles away
      



Lakes Near Port Angeles, Washington:

   Eagle Lakes, Clallam CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      
   Lake Crescent, Clallam CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      



National Parks near Port Angeles, Washington:

   Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA, 25 miles away
      


  

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