Upper Royal Basin, 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.

Your adventure doesn't end here.  Your guide will go beyond and take you to one of the most magical locations in the Park - Deception Basin.  

Itinerary

Day 1:  Gear Check at ISO HQ located inside Sound Bikes & Kayaks in downtown Port Angeles.
             Depart for Upper Dungeness Trailhead.
             Camp along Royal Creek.
Day 2:  Continue along Royal Creek Trail to Upper Royal Basin
             Establish Base Camp in Upper Royal Basin.
Day 3:  Explore Upper Royal Basin and Deception Basin.
             Camp at Base Camp in Upper Royal Basin.
​Day 4:  Hike out.

Date(s) & Cost

08 - 11 July 2017:  Check back in March 2018 for next season's schedule. ​
​$ 805 per person
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01 - 04 September 2017:  spots available 
​$ 805 per person

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.
• Transportation to & from the trailhead from ISO HQ at Sound Bikes & Kayaks.
• Parking fees and entrance fees are included.
• Backcountry permits.
• Group climbing gear.
• Group medical kit.
• Bear Canisters.
• Boiling water.

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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.

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Additionally, ISO Adventures provides freeze-dried food bundles at a reduced price. 

Lead Guide:  Erin B Reading

Erin B Reading, former Olympic National Park Ranger.  

• Learn about the Royal Creek Drainage from the unique perspective of its former caretaker.
• Improve your Leave No Trace, backpacking and off trail navigation skills.
• Camp in Upper Royal Basin and experience the magic of the Olympic National Park backcountry.
• 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.