Trail runs, bird walks, sea paddles, climbs, and meetups across Port Angeles, Sequim, and the Olympic Peninsula — find something to show up to this week.
Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society
Wednesdays, 8:30am · free, all welcome
Dungeness River Nature Center parking lot, Sequim
OPAS + River Center volunteers survey birds along the ODT in Railroad Bridge Park every Wednesday morning.
Over the Hill Hikers of Sequim
Wednesdays, depart 8:30am · 5–7 mi, easy/moderate
Sequim Public Parking Lot (162 N Sequim Ave, Sequim)
Ages 50+. Meet by 8:15am; reimburse your driver ~$3–10 for gas.
Wednesdays, ~5pm–dark · outdoor sport (warm season)
Free all-levels outdoor meetup on the Elwha sandstone (29 sport routes); loaner gear available. Bring a headlamp; check Facebook for which side of the river.
Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00pm · indoor bouldering, year-round
Sound Bikes & Kayaks, Port Angeles
Indoor bouldering at Sound Bikes & Kayaks (the Peninsula has no commercial climbing gym). $5 day pass, $2 shoe rental; all ages welcome.
Wednesdays (warm season) · ~9 mi waterfront cruise
Fountain at 1st & Laurel, downtown Port Angeles
Casual social ride east on the waterfront to Morse Creek and back (~9 mi); confirm the start time on Facebook.
Over the Hill Hikers of Sequim
Fridays, depart 8:30am · 7–14 mi, moderate/difficult
Sequim Public Parking Lot (162 N Sequim Ave, Sequim)
Ages 50+, longer/harder than the Wednesday hike. Meet by 8:15am.
Sundays, 7:30am · all paces
The Commons, Fort Worden, Port Townsend
Informal club running together 15+ years; just show up.
Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00pm · women’s group (late May–Aug)
Colville Bike Park, Port Angeles
Friendly women’s riding group focused on skills and camaraderie.
One email a week with Olympic Peninsula’s upcoming outdoor lineup. Free, and unsubscribe anytime.
Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
Several hikes a week, year-round — mild to strenuous
Rotating Olympics trailheads
Multiple member-led hikes each week; specific days/times vary by the posted schedule. Prospective members welcome.
Olympic Peninsula Explorers Volkssport Club
Scheduled walks — see events calendar
Around Sequim & the Peninsula
Non-competitive AVA walks at a social ~2.5 mph pace; dates vary.
Regular hikes — see posted schedule
Around the Olympic Peninsula
No dues or requirements — just show up. Carpools arranged on hike day.
Occasional guided hikes & volunteer days — see calendar
Clallam County conservation areas
Guided hikes and stewardship events on conserved lands; dates vary.
Weekly group runs (Wed & Sat in training season)
Around Port Angeles & the ODT
Non-competitive club; Couch-to-5K/10K/half training runs cluster on Wednesdays and Saturdays — confirm current days/times on Facebook.
Seasonal race calendar (Big Hurt, GOAT/OAT runs)
Rotating Port Angeles area venues
Endurance events on the Peninsula, including the Big Hurt adventure race and OAT/GOAT trail runs; specific dates on the calendar.
Periodic self-paced community group rides — see events
Colville parking area, Port Angeles
Self-paced, all-levels rides with flexible routing; dates posted per event.
Ride anytime · 65+ paved miles, Port Townsend to the coast
Olympic Discovery Trail (multiple trailheads)
Flat, mostly-paved multiuse trail — the Peninsula’s cycling spine. The coalition runs work parties and a membership program rather than scheduled rides.
Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society
Expert-led outings — see events calendar
Around the Peninsula (Dungeness Spit, Ediz Hook, Elwha)
Includes a recurring "Birding for Everyone/Beginners" outing; specific dates posted on the calendar.
Waters West Fly Fishing Outfitters
Seasonal classes & guided trips — by schedule/booking
Peninsula rivers (Sol Duc, Hoh, Bogachiel)
Port Angeles fly shop; head guide teaches fly-fishing classes and clinics, plus year-round guided steelhead/salmon/trout trips.
Daily, 8:00–11:30am · late Apr–early Oct
Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park
Guided tour on Lake Crescent; runs daily through the warm season.
Daily, 8:30am–12:00pm · late Apr–early Oct
Strait of Juan de Fuca, Port Angeles
Guided sea-kayak tour on the Strait; daily through the warm season.
Sea- and river-kayak clinics — by arrangement
Port Angeles (121 E Railroad Ave)
Small-group sea/river kayaking clinics plus ISO Adventures guided backpacking/mountaineering in Olympic National Park.