Upper Royal Basin, Olympic National Park
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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. |
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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.
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
Aug 15-18, 2019
Please contact us for additional 2019 dates as our guides' schedules are filling rapidly.
$ 509* per person (2 day trip)
$ 675* per person (3 day trip)
*2 Client Minimum.
Please contact us for additional 2019 dates as our guides' schedules are filling rapidly.
$ 509* per person (2 day trip)
$ 675* per person (3 day trip)
*2 Client Minimum.
Details
ISO Adventures provides the following:
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.
Once you reserve your spot you will receive:
- 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.
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: 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 Olympic National Park 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.
Client Review
I can’t tell you how special a trip we had this weekend. It was the experience of a lifetime.
Guide Erin was incredible, she was more than I could have imagined.
She pushed us to our limits without breaking us.
She is a very special person.
"I can’t wait to come back."
Guide Erin was incredible, she was more than I could have imagined.
She pushed us to our limits without breaking us.
She is a very special person.
"I can’t wait to come back."
