Great and scenic walk with dogs.  Arrived at the parking area around 1100 on a sunny spring Saturday.  Busy, but there were still spots.  Parking area is pretty good sized (upwards of 50 spots).  Flat paved path along the lake shore.  It was busy, but all dogs were on leashes, and there were multiple wider spots if you need to make extra space to pass.  We have three big dogs who are sort of trail hogs, so we appreciated this feature!  The path down to the Punchbowl at just over a mile from the parking area is short but a tiny bit rugged.  It was a perfect turnaround for the dogs after a quick dip in the lake to cool off.  We went up the other side and then came back through the tunnel, which was super cool.  We found a nice grassy point just off the trail on the way back for a little more splashing.  Trail was expectedly busy (and multi-use, lots of bikers) but everyone was courteous and friendly as they navigated by us.  Highly recommended.  

This one is great for a low-key outing. Just a short way to a dark tunnel, and then loop back on the outside to see the bridge. If you see the Checker Lilies blooming, please don’t cut and take them. They take several years just to store enough energy to flower. Delightful!

Glorious, fabulous, bright and sunny . . . so many words to describe our walk along the shore of Lake Crescent on the Olympic Peninsula. And when we didn't think the day could get any better, we had our first ever sighting of a bobcat in the wild. What a gorgeous cat (glad it wasn't a cougar)!

This is a wonderful, easy, 8-mile walk on a flat, paved path. The views are amazing the entire way. The tunnels and tunnel by-pass trails add interest and variety making for a perfect winter adventure.

This trail is wonderful! We parked at the trailhead in Piedmont, and walked up to Ovington on the paved path, following it straight thru the tunnels (which is a little creepy but we survived!), and took Camp David Jr following the lake shore back until it met up with Spruce Railroad trail, then followed the true trail along the coast, going to Devils Punchbowl. Most of this trail is beautifully paved, and completely flat. Perfect for those in a wheelchair, or families using a stroller/wagon. The only two parts that are inaccessible for these users are the Devils Punchbowl loop, and the small segment near the second tunnel.

Now, regarding our route; there is a restroom at the Pyramid Peak TH, which is what made me meander down to the road in the first place. We decided to just go back on that road since hardly anyone was out, but be careful if you follow suite because we did encounter a vehicle easily going 35 down this road while we were walking on it, BUT it was so very cold on the true trail with the wind funneling through the perfect nature tunnel, and we were frozen to the bone, so we were trying to soak up as much sunshine as possible. If you are driving your vehicle on this road, to get to the intersection of Spruce RR & DCJ road, there is a downed tree completely blocking any size vehicle from passing about 1 mile into the road from PPTH, you will need to bring a chainsaw to pass, it is just passed the first driveway. This route also adds an extra mile, and ~300feg.

All in all, we clocked 12.2 miles, 730 feet eg in about 5 hours moving, but we did take up an extra hour with photos, and lunch, etc.

This was a beautiful snow-free hike with stunning views of Lake Crescent and the Olympic Mountains! We covered 8 miles with our pup and loved every minute. I highly recommend exploring the tunnel and making a stop at Devil’s Punchbowl. The trail was noticeably less crowded beyond Devil’s Punchbowl, which made it even more enjoyable.