72 mi, 6 M, 5186 ft;

See Stage 1. From forested Fort Townsend you'll explore along the Olympic Discovery Trail all the way to the Juan de Fuca Strait, traversing the international port town of Port Angeles, traversing the Dungeness River to follow the now wild Elwha River upstream to the mid-tributaries of Olympic Hot Springs. Similar to an Alba in personality, this afternoon climb excites the senses with log bridge traverses, cascades, and single-track rock fall more appropriate for hooved wildlife. Start location: 1370 Old Fort Townsend Rd, Port Townsend, WA [Route/Map]