Mount Deception, Olympic National Park

​Your adventure begins with a moderately strenuous hike along Royal Creek deep into Olympic National Park.  Picturesque meadows welcome you to Royal Meadows and then Royal Lake.

The trail continues to climb into a splendid alpine scenery.  Waterfalls crash down hillsides as you cross Arrowhead Meadow, cresting into the sublime Upper Royal Basin.

An amphitheater worthy of its name, Upper Royal Basin is surrounded by craggy peaks with Mt Deception standing sentinel.

Itinerary

Day 1:  Gear Check at ISO HQ located inside Sound Bikes & Kayaks in downtown Port Angeles.
             Depart for Upper Dungeness Trailhead.
             Establish Base Camp in Upper Royal Basin.
Day 2:  Climb Mount Deception.  Return to base camp for an additional, relaxing night in the Park or begin hike out.
​Day 3 (optional):  Hike out.

Date(s) & Cost

2019 Prices and Schedule will be published approx March 2019.

Book before Dec 31, 2018 to lock into 2018 pricing.

2018 Prices: ​
​$ 510* per person (2 day trip)
$ 675* per person (3 day trip)

*2 Client Minimum.

Details

ISO Adventures provides the following:

• A qualified and insured guide.
• Maximum 3:1 Client to Guide Ratio.
• Secure parking in downtown Port Angeles, WA.
• Backcountry permits.
• Group climbing gear.
• Group medical kit.
• Bear Canisters.
• Boiling water.

​Park entrance fees and tax are not included in your reservation cost.  

​Entrance fees collected by the Park provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience. Effective June 1, 2018 the park entrance fee is $30 per vehicle.
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Once you reserve your spot you will receive:

• Pre-trip phone consultation with your guide.
• Personalized gear list and food recommendations specific to your adventure.​

Lead Guide:  Sam Siemens-Luthy

Sam Siemens-Luthy, former Mount Olympus Climbing Ranger 

• Learn about the Royal Creek Drainage from the unique perspective of a former caretaker.
• Improve mountain climbing skills.
• Experience the magic of the Olympics at nighttime.
• Learn best practices to preserve this special area of the Olympic Peninsula.

Reservation & Cancellation Policy

• 50% deposit due at time of reservation, 25% of which is a non-refundable registration fee.
• Trips must be paid in full within 14 days of departure date.
  
• Trips cancelled greater than 14 days from departure are refundable minus the 25% registration fee.
  
• Trips cancelled within 14 days of departure are non-refundable.