I plus one to this.
You can get to Seattle from the Airport easily.
You can leave Seattle by ferry to the Olympic Penisula several ways. Take a bus all the way to Forks, or further. There are several transfers you will need to make, and maybe a layover at Port Angeles.
Stopping on the way you have access to so many places, and getting the needed permit is easy.
I would suggest a 6-7 day trip from Shi Shi Beach to Rialto beach. You can get a bus there from Forks, if I recall.
I did this myself years ago. By bus all the way out and back to Seattle.
Not my trip:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-r...-06.8874939465
https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvis...oast-route.htm
If you have less time, you can start at Rialto Beach and go north, turn around when you want. There is a great campground near Rialto beach, Mora Campground.
Or spend 4-5 days, or even more on the Hoh River trail.
Hurricane Ridge and access some real back country.
Olympic Hot Springs
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/olympic-hot-springs
The East side of the Olympics has so many places also.
You can spend the whole summer there and not cover very much.
I have not hammocked there, but there are so many trees. BIG trees.
Bear canisters have become required.
Ken in NC
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