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Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map Established in 1938, Olympic National Park is a wonderland that encompasses nearly a million acres of rainforests, mountains, and coastline. The park was created to protect its unique biodiversity and scenic beauty which is home to over 2,000 species of plants and animalsmany of which are found nowhere else in the world. Elevations range from sea level to the highest peak of 7,980 feet, Mount Olympus. The park contains the most spectacular arrays of glacier-clad peaks, flower-strewn alpine meadows, turbulent rivers, jeweled lakes, and expansive valleys supporting a rich forest growth unrivaled to anywhere else in the contiguous United States. The Olympic National Park Day Hikes Topographic Map Guide contains detailed maps for 16 of Olympic's finest day hikes. It includes well-known hikes and some off-the-beaten-path trails. They range from easy strolls to strenuous climbs, selected to give you a sampling of all the park has to offer. Together, they cover 100 miles of adventures. One-third of the selected hikes are less than 4 miles long, two-thirds are less than 6 miles, and one hike is 15 miles long. Each of the 16 maps include directions to the trailhead, the total distance to complete the hike, and an estimate of the degree of difficulty. Also provided are elevations of key points on the trail, an elevation profile for the hike, and a calculation of the hike's total elevation gain. Concise trail descriptions will help you find the hikes that best suit your interests, conditioning, and available time. Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on 'Backcountry Tough' waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation. Every map purchase helps support the National Geographic Society, an impact driven, nonprofit organization with global reach that uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.
