Olympic Discovery Trail - Port Angeles

The Olympic Discovery Trail is 135 miles long with more than half a shared hike/bike trail and, at times, an equestrian trail too. The rest is shared roadway. We walked/rolled on the trail east of Port Angeles for about 4 miles out and back. The trail quickly leaves the city and becomes scenic with the Salish Sea on one side and a tree covered hill on the other side. About a mile in the trail passes by the Rayonier Pulp Mill which closed in 1997. The mill grounds have been cleared of most buildings and a extensive cleanup was conducted but the site is still contaminated so it's surround by a fence with warning signs. Fencing continues for about 3/4 of a mile after which the trail returns to better scenery. 

The trail is paved to the Rayonier Pulp Mill site. This section is in good condition and accessible but the mill section is gravel and a bit rough. 

Parking is limited. Most of the pay lots are expensive. We parked on East 5th Street but the trip to the trail is downhill and about 1/2 so I don't recommend it. Try parking on East Front Street instead. Trail  48.11991, -123.42994