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Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure through some of the most stunning landscapes the West Coast has to offer? From the towering peaks of the North Cascades National Park to the lush, ancient forests of the Redwoods, this epic road trip combines breathtaking scenery, thrilling hikes, and a wealth of natural beauty. Over the course of 30 days, you’ll explore national parks, picturesque coastlines, and hidden gems that will leave you in awe at every turn.
In this post, you’ll discover the best trails to hike, must-see viewpoints, and all the essential stops to make the most of your adventure. So, buckle up and let’s hit the road!
Where to Stay:
Nights 1-5: Concrete, WA
Although you could also stay in Winthrop on the opposite side of the park, I believe Concrete is a better option for this itinerary, especially regarding travel time on day 6.
Personal Recommendation: Concrete/Grandy Creek KOA – This was our first experience at KOA. The sites were huge, and we absolutely loved our stay here!
Nights 6-9: Ashford, WA
We stayed in this area for our entire time at Mt. Rainier, but you might consider moving to Enumclaw on Day 8 or Carbonado on Day 9. Since we had our camper and loved our site, we chose to drive a little extra those days and remain at the same campsite.
Personal Recommendation: Mounthaven Resort– probably the dreamiest place we’ve ever stayed. The site was massive, and the surrounding landscape was incredible. The location is also just minutes from the park entrance.
Nights 10-14: Port Angeles, WA
You could move to Forks for the second half of your time in Olympic National Park, but we opted to stay at the same campsite instead of relocating.
Personal Recommendation: Elwha RV Park -We loved this campground. The location was great, lots of amenities, and our site was huge and backed up to the woods. My only advice- pick a spot near the woods. The main spots in the middle are very tight, and I don’t think we would have loved our experience as much if we had been in one of those spots instead.
Nights 15-16: Silverton, OR
Personal Recommendation: Silver Spur RV Park – This is a very nice RV park, with lots of amenities and a great location.
Nights 17-19: Diamond Lake, OR
Personal Recommendation: Diamond Lake RV Park– the spots at this campground were very uneven, but the surrounding landscape was incredible, and the location to Diamond Lake and Crater Lake can not be beat!
Nights 20-23: Klamath, CA
Personal Recommendation: Kamp Klamath RV Park – This campground is gorgeous. 10/10 stay. I will stay here every time we visit the Redwoods. Perfect location, and beautiful sites.
Nights 24-26: Shingletown, CA
Personal Recommendation: Mt. Lassen/Shingletown KOA – This campground was nice and well-maintained, but the sites were small and felt overcrowded. The location to the park, however, was fantastic.
Nights 28-29: Ely, NV
Personal Recommendation: Valley View RV Park – Beautifully maintained property and large sites.
Know Before You Go:
- If you click on any park name throughout the itinerary, you will be taken to a park-specific post with more information on lodging, dining, cell service, and trail tips for that specific park.
- I highly recommend an America the Beautiful Pass for this itinerary. It covers the entrance fees for over 2,000 federal recreation sites, including all National Parks. If you have a 4th grader in your crew, check out Every Kid Outdoors for a free National Park Pass instead!
- There are no break days in this itinerary. Even on drive days, we like to do some hiking. If you want to take this trip a little more slowly, consider resting on drive days and adding extra days to this itinerary to see those sightson a different day.
- If you hike early or late in the season at any of the Washington or Oregon parks, you’ll likely be trekking through snow or ice. Spikes are necessary, and hiking poles would be helpful.
- If there is snow on the trails, having an AllTrails map downloaded on your phone is extremely helpful in determining the direction of the trail. (Want to check out AllTrails+? Use this link for a discount- AllTrails+.)
- Check the tide chart before hiking any beaches on this itinerary to avoid getting stranded when the tide comes in.
- There is plenty of unique wildlife throughout these parks. Please review wildlife safety before heading out.
30-Day Itinerary
Day 1
- Drive or fly to Concrete, WA.
Day 2 – North Cascades National Park
- Visitor Center
- Ladder Creek Falls ( 0.5 mi., 50+ ft)
- Gorge Overlook Trail (1 mi., 50+ ft)
- Thunder Knob Trail (3.5 mi., 600+ ft)
- Diablo Lake Overlook
- Ross Dam Trail (2 mi., 400+ ft)
Day 3 – North Cascades National Park
- Pyramid Lake (4.2 mi., 1400+ ft)
OR, if Cascade River Road is open, I would do this hike today instead. We hiked in before the road was completely open, and I would not recommend it.
- Cascade Pass Trail (7 mi., 1700+ ft)
Day 4 – Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- Blue Lake Trail (4.8 mi., 900+ ft)
- Cutthroat Lake (3.8 mi., 400+ ft)
Day 5 – Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- Maple Pass Loop (7.2 mi., 2000+ ft), if you add side trips to Rainy Lake and Lake Ann (+2.4 mi.)
Day 6 – Mt. Rainier National Park- Paradise
- Drive 3 hrs (165 mi.) from Concrete
- Christine Falls
- Narada Falls
- Ricksecker Point
- Nisqually Vista Trail
- Snow Lake/Bench Lake Trail (2.5 mi., 600 ft)
Day 7 – Mt. Rainier National Park- Paradise
- Skyline Trail (5.5 mi., 1700 ft)
- Reflection Lakes Viewpoint
Day 8 – Mt. Rainier National Park- Sunrise
- Sunrise Point
- Emmons Vista
- Fremont Lookout Trail (5.6 mi., 900 ft)
- Tipsoo Lake (0.7 mi., 20 ft)
Day 9 – Mt. Rainier National Park- Carbon River/Mowich Area
- Tolmie Peak Fire Tower (5.8 mi., 1500+ ft)
Day 10 – Olympic National Park
- Drive 3 hours (160 mi.) to Port Angeles, WA.
- Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge Trail (3.5 mi., 800+ ft)
- Spruce Railroad Trail to Devil’s Punchbowl (2.5 mi., 100+ ft)
- Madison Falls (0.2 mi., 20+ ft)
Day 11 – Olympic National Park
- Moments in Time Trail (0.8 mi., 10+ ft)
- Marymere Falls (1.8 mi., 300+ ft)
- Sol Duc Falls (1.8 mi., 200+ ft)
Day 12 – Olympic National Park
(RECREATION PERMIT REQUIRED)
- Cape Flattery Trail (1.2 mi., 200+ ft)
- Shi Shi Beach/Point of Arches (8.5 mi., 500+ft)
- Beaver Falls (0.2 mi., 20+ ft)
Day 13 – Olympic National Park
- Hall of Mosses/Spruce Nature Loop (2.2 mi., 100+ ft)
- Ruby Beach (1-6 mi., depending on how far you want to explore)
- Tree of Life/Kalaloch Beach (0.4 mi., 30+ ft)
Day 14 –  Olympic National Park
- Hole-in-the-Wall via Rialto Beach (3.5 mi., 100+ ft)
- Second Beach (2 mi., 200+ ft)
- Third Beach (3-5 mi., 300+ ft)
Day 15 – Columbia Gorge
- Drive 5 hrs (277 mi.) to Silverton, OR.
- Latourell Falls/Upper Latourel Falls (2 mi., 600 ft)
- Sheppard’s Dell Falls
- Bridal Viel Falls (0.5 mi., 0 ft)
- Wahkeena Falls/Fairy Falls (1.1 mi., 100 ft)
- Multnomah Falls
- Horsetail/Ponytail Falls (0.9 mi., 100 ft)
Day 16 – Silver Falls State Park
- Trail of Ten Falls (7.2 mi., 800ft)
Day 17 – Crater Lake National Park (South Rim)
- Drive 3.5 hrs (200 mi.) to Crater Lake
- Annie Creek Canyon Trail (2.2 mi., 300+ ft)
- Rim Village
- Garfield Peak Trail (3.5 mi., 1000+ ft)
- Watchman Peak Trail at sunset (1.6 mi., 400 ft)
Day 18 – Crater Lake National Park (North Rim)
- Cleetwood Cove Trail (2 mi., 600 ft)
- Wizard Island Boat Tour and Trail (2.5 mi., 700+ ft)
- Cloudcap Overlook
- Phantom Ship Overlook
- Pinnacles Overlook (0.8 mi., 20+ ft)
- Palikni Falls (2 mi., 100+ ft)
- Sun Notch Trail (0.8 mi., 100+ ft)
- Vidae Falls
Day 19- Umpqua National Forest/Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- Toketee Falls (1 mi., 200+ ft)
- Watson Falls (0.8 mi., 400+ ft)
- Whitehorse Falls (0.1 mi., 0 ft)
- Clearwater Falls (0.2 mi., 30+ ft)
- National Creek Falls (1 mi., 150 ft)
- Rogue River Natural Bridge (1.6 mi., 100+ ft)
- Barr Creek Falls/Mill Creek Falls (1.5 mi., 200+ ft)
Day 20 – Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
- Drive 4 hrs (200 mi.) to Klamath, CA
- Karl Knapp-Foothill Loop (2.6 mi., 100+ ft)
- Fern Canyon Loop (1.2 mi., 100+ ft)- reservation required May-September
- Gold Bluffs Beach- reservation required May-September
Day 21 – Redwood National Park
- Tall Trees Grove Loop (4.5 mi., 800+ ft)- reservation required year-round
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail (1.5 mi., 100+ ft)
- Trillium Falls (2.8 mi., 400+ ft)
Day 22 – Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
- Grove of Titans Trail (1.7 mi., 100+ ft)
- Stout Grove Trail (1 mi., 20+ ft)
- Simpson-Reed Trail (1 mi., 50+ ft)
- Coastal Drive (9 mi. one-way loop)
Day 23 – Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
- Boy Scout Tree Trail/Fern Falls (5.6 mi., 900+ft)
- Trees of Mystery
- Sunset at Wilson Creek Beach
Day 24 – Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Drive 4.5 hrs (225 mi.) to Shingletown
- Cinder Cone Trail (4.5 mi., 1000+ ft)
- Butte Lake
Day 25 – Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Kings Creek Fall Trail (2.8 mi., 500+ ft)
- Terrace, Shadow, Cliff Lakes Trail (3.5 mi., 700+ ft)
- Summit Lake
- Devastated Area Interpretive Trail (0.5 mi., 20+ ft)
- Manzanita Lake Trail (2.0 mi., 50+ ft)
Day 26 – Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Lake Helen
- Bumpass Hell Trail (3.0 mi., 400+ ft)
- Emerald Lake
- Sulphur Works
- Mill Creek Falls (3.8 mi., 700+ ft)
Day 27 – Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Boiling Springs Lake/Devils Kitchen (2.5 mi./+4.0 mi., 300+ ft/500+ ft)
- Juniper Lake
Day 28
- Drive 8 hrs (480 mi.) to Ely, NV
Day 29 – Great Basin National Park
- Mountain View Nature Trail (0.5 mi., 20+ ft)
- Lehman Caves Tour
- Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
- Alpine Lakes Loop (2.7 mi., 400+ ft)
- Stargazing
Day 30
- Fly or drive home
I hope you have an incredible adventure!
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