Oil City Trail
Easy · Out-and-back · 1.4 mi round trip · 24 ft gain · 25–35 min
Parkingnot reported today
Good for families, first hikes and short outings.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
Park entrance fee Toilets
Pack it out.
Official pageNational Park Service ›
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaOlympic National Park › National Park Service
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Rules, fees and closures change. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at Oil City (Hoh River Mouth) Trailhead · 7 other trails start here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 47.74927, -124.41877
Right now
⚠ Closure on US 101 both directions at milepost 177 near Hoh River beginning at 5:03 am on October 8, 2026 until about 9:00 pm on October 12, 2026. Road is closedWSDOT · 14 km · Oct 12 · details ›
⚠ Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential ContactA rabid bat was found at Olympic National Park near Staircase Bridge on August 9th. At approximately 2 p.m., the bat swooped down onto an unidentified woman and was temporarily caught in her hair. This individual is at…National Park Service · Oct 9 · details ›
⚠ Highway 101 Closed at Hoh River BridgeThe Highway 101 closure cuts off the only direct route between some of the most popular areas of the park. There are no detours available. Taking alternate routes around the east side of the Olympic Peninsula will add…National Park Service · Sep 25 · details ›
⚠ Mora Road Closed for Essential RepairsMora Road is closed to all traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians, at the campground. Rialto Beach is not accessible via Mora Road during this construction period. Mora Campground is open. This construction work…National Park Service · Jul 8 · details ›
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