(Upper) Lena Lakes Trail In Olympic National Forest & Park

The Lena Lakes are located above the Hamma Hamma valley. Despite having the same name, the two lakes have distinct differences. The lower lake is a simple, family and pet-friendly walk through old, tall trees in Olympic National Forest. The upper lake is a tough climb to a beautiful high area in Olympic National Park. The lower lake is usually crowded, while the upper lake offers more solitude. Access to both lakes is the same.

Highlights: Old-growth forest, Lower lake good for new backpackers; Upper lake in high wilderness basin.
Distance: Lower Lake: 6.0 miles round trip, 1225 ft elevation gain; Upper Lake: 14.0 miles round trip, 4100 ft elevation gain.
Difficulty: Lower Lake: moderate; Upper Lake: strenuous.
Permits: Northwest Forest or Interagency Pass required.
Hiking Season: Lower Lake: Mar-Dec; Upper Lake: Jul-Nov.
Notes: Camping at Upper Lake requires National Park Wilderness Camping Permit.
Kid-Friendly: Yes Lower Lake; Upper Lake no.
Dog-Friendly: Yes Lower Lake; Upper Lake prohibited.
Trailhead Amenities: Privy available.
Trailhead GPS: N47 35.984, W123 09.055.
Contact: Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District.
Map: Green Trails Olympic Mountains East 168SX.
Directions: From Hoodsport, travel north on US 101 for 13.7 miles, turn left at milepost 318 onto FR 25 (Hamma Hamma River Road). Continue for 7.5 miles to trailhead.