State: Washington
Location: Olympic National Park
Length, Round Trip: 1.6 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 4465 feet
Maximum Elevation: 5200 feet
Elevation Change: 745 feet
Trail Surface: Maintained
Best Season: Late Summer
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Heavy
Entrance to Washington Pass Overlook
Trail Information
The PJ Lake Trail is a short trail leading less than one mile to PJ Lake. There are camping sites along the lakeshore. The trail begins along Obstruction Point Road approximately three and a half miles from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center.
The PJ Lake Trail descends moderately at first then more steeply along Hurricane Ridge. The trail levels for a short distance then descends once again before reaching the northern shoreline.
Directions
From Port Angeles:
Take Hurricane Ridge Road south 5 miles to the park entrance. Within the park, the road leads approximately 11.5 to a junction with Obstruction Point Road. Turn left and travel 3.5 miles southeast to the PJ Lake Trailhead. The trail leads northeast from the road.
