| Spruce Railroad Trail | |
|---|---|
 View of Lake Crescent from Harrigan Point | |
| Length | 4 mi (6.4 km) |
| Location | Olympic Peninsula, Clallam County, Washington, USA |
| Use | Hiking/Biking |
| Elevation change | ± 20 ft (6 m) |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year round |
| Sights | Lake Crescent |
| Hazards | Ticks |
The Spruce Railroad Trail (sometimes called Lake Crescent Trail) is a rail trail located on the shores of Lake Crescent about 20 miles (32 km) west of Port Angeles, Washington, and is part of the 134-mile-long Olympic Discovery Trail. The trail follows the former Port Angeles Western Railroad grade along the shores of Lake Crescent. Built during World War I for the Spruce Production Division to transport spruce from the western Olympic Peninsula for the aircraft industry, the railroad was completed in 1919, a year too late for its intended purpose; it was then abandoned in 1951.[1] The trail is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) one way, and trailheads exist at both ends. The trail is fairly level in most spots and could be hiked by most amateur hikers. Points of interest include the McFee Tunnel, a bridge that spans a bay called Devils Punch Bowl, and Harrigan Point.
From 2017 to 2019, the Spruce Railroad Trail was upgraded to universal accessibility standards. Some areas of the trail were paved, and widened to approximately 10 feet wide.
- ^ "Spruce Railroad Trail Section of ODT is Finally Complete and Open to the Public". Radio Pacific, Inc. 2020-12-03.