101 McDonald Cove Guidebook

Leslie
101 McDonald Cove Guidebook

Sightseeing

It’s a challenging hike but the views are well worth it on a sunny day. You can see Seattle, Mt Rainier, the Puget Sound, the Hood Canal and more. Make sure you go to both lookout points.
Mt. Walker Lower Trailhead
It’s a challenging hike but the views are well worth it on a sunny day. You can see Seattle, Mt Rainier, the Puget Sound, the Hood Canal and more. Make sure you go to both lookout points.
30 locals recommend
Rocky Brook Falls
2405 Dosewallips Rd
30 locals recommend
It’s about a mile and a half out and back trail with 400 ft of elevation gain. The road to get there is a bit bumpy once you’re on the gravel road.
Murhut Falls Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 2530
It’s about a mile and a half out and back trail with 400 ft of elevation gain. The road to get there is a bit bumpy once you’re on the gravel road.
A mile and a half out and back with one steep part for a total of 200 ft elevation gain. There is an interpretive loop around the beginning of the trail that meets up with the trail to the water.
Ranger Hole Trailhead
4400-4476 NF-2510
A mile and a half out and back with one steep part for a total of 200 ft elevation gain. There is an interpretive loop around the beginning of the trail that meets up with the trail to the water.
https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm
39 locals recommend
Olympic National Forest
39 locals recommend
https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm

Food scene

The house made vinaigrette is excellent. Service is slow so be prepared to wait.
30 locals recommend
Geoduck Family Restaurant
307103 US-101
30 locals recommend
The house made vinaigrette is excellent. Service is slow so be prepared to wait.
They have a nice selection of pies.
15 locals recommend
Halfway House Restaurant/Rv Pk
41 Brinnon Ln
15 locals recommend
They have a nice selection of pies.
Their hours vary depending on the season. In the summer they are generally open Thursday 8am-6pm Friday and Saturday 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-6pm I still call before I go to make sure they're open. I haven't had their pizza but I've heard it's good.
The Galley & Pub
308913 US-101
Their hours vary depending on the season. In the summer they are generally open Thursday 8am-6pm Friday and Saturday 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-6pm I still call before I go to make sure they're open. I haven't had their pizza but I've heard it's good.
The Hama Hama Oyster Saloon is open Friday - Sunday 11-4. Online reservations are strongly encouraged (but not required) Limited walk-up/stand-up tables available.
71 locals recommend
Hama Hama Farm Store
35846 US-101
71 locals recommend
The Hama Hama Oyster Saloon is open Friday - Sunday 11-4. Online reservations are strongly encouraged (but not required) Limited walk-up/stand-up tables available.

Grocery Stores

This little grocery is just down the road. It's attached to a gas station but has a surprising number of items for such a small place. ATM is located inside.
9 locals recommend
Brinnon General Store
306413 US-101
9 locals recommend
This little grocery is just down the road. It's attached to a gas station but has a surprising number of items for such a small place. ATM is located inside.
This store is located about a half hour south of our place right off 101. It has a decent produce selection and most everything else you could need.
12 locals recommend
Hood Canal Grocery
24151 US-101
12 locals recommend
This store is located about a half hour south of our place right off 101. It has a decent produce selection and most everything else you could need.