18 days in Glacier National Park, Olympic National Park & Redwood National Park Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Going-to-the-Sun Road and Lake Josephine. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Bowman Lake and Iceberg Lake. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Glacier National Park: East Glacier Park (Aster Falls & Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass Loop) and The Polebridge Mercantile (in Polebridge). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along McDonald Creek, trek along Goat Lick Overlook, tour the pleasant surroundings at Siyeh Pass, and admire the sheer force of Baring Falls.

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Gillette to Glacier National Park is an approximately 9-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. In June, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Olympic National Park.

Visiting Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center and Staircase Rapids Nature Trail will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Quinault Big Spruce Tree and Hood Canal. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Olympic National Park: Quinault (Quinault Big Cedar, Merriman Falls, &more), Hoodsport Winery (in Hoodsport) and Pacific Beach State Park (in Pacific Beach). The adventure continues: delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park, admire the sheer force of Murhut Falls, trek along High Divide, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Crescent.

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You can drive from Glacier National Park to Olympic National Park in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Glacier National Park to Olympic National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Glacier National Park in June, plan for slightly colder days in Olympic National Park, with highs around 66°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Redwood National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Redwood National Park. On the 1st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through California Coastal Trail and then take a peaceful walk through Tall Trees Grove.

For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Redwood National Park itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Olympic National Park to Redwood National Park. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in June, and nighttime lows around 49°F. You'll set off for home on the 2nd (Sun).