Directions to the Hostel: Driving Directions, Bus and Ferry Schedules, Shuttle Service, Trailhead Shuttles. From Port Angeles: Take Hwy 101 South. Look for mile marker 170. The hostel is 7/10 of a mile past it on the left. Also there are two hostel signs along the highway. The first one says; Hostel 1/4 mile. The second one is at the driveway. Turn left at the second Hostel sign. The last place to shop for food is at Forks. distance from Port Angeles: 79 miles driving time: 1hr, 45min. From Seattle (Northern route): Take the Bainbridge Island ferry from downtown Seattle. Take route 305 out of the ferry terminal to the intersection with Hwy 3. Turn right to Hwy 104. Turn left across the Hood Canal Bridge and continue to the intersection of Hwy 101. Turn right and drive to Port Angeles; follow the direction above (From Port Angeles) to arrive at the hostel. distance to Port Angeles: 77 miles driving time: 1hr, 15 min. From Seattle (Southern route): Take Highway I-5 South to exit 104 (Aberdeen). Drive directly to Aberdeen. Once in Aberdeen take Highway 101 North. Just after milepost 169 you will see a sign that says, HOSTEL!/4 mile. Turn right at the second HOSTEL sign. The last place to shop for food is in Aberdeen. distance: 195 miles driving time: 4 hours. From SeaTac Airport: Use the same directions as for Seattle (southern route) distance: 180 miles driving time: 4 hours. From Portland, Oregon: Take Highway I-5 North to exit 88 (route 12 west, Aberdeen). Once in Aberdeen, follow the signs for Highway 101 north. Just after you pass milepost 169 you will see a sign that says HOSTEL 1/4 mile. Turn right at the second HOSTEL sign. The last place to shop for food is in Aberdeen. distance: 227 miles driving time: 4.5 hours. From Seaside, Oregon: Take Highway 101 North. Just past milepost 169 you will see a sign that says HOSTEL 1/4 mile. Turn right at the second HOSTEL sign. The last place to shop for food is in Aberdeen. distance: 190 miles driving time: 3.5 hours. Bus and Ferry Schedules. Easy and inexpensive public transportation to The Rain Forest Hostel from: Seattle to The Rain Forest Hostel. Southern Route- via Tacoma, Olympia and Aberdeen: Beginning at 9th and Stewart, 2nd and Virginia, or 2nd and Union in Seattle, board the Pierce Transit #594. Transfer from Pierce Transit #594X to Pierce Transit #620 at the Lakewood Mall Transit center. Pierce Transit #594X. Transfer from Pierce Transit #620X to Grays harbor Transit #40 at the Olympia Transit Center. Pierce Transit #620X. $0.25 plus Transfer pass arrive Aberdeen Station. Grays Harbor Transit #40. Aberdeen to Lake Quinault arrive Brannon's Store. Grays Harbor Transit #60. Lake Quinault to the Rain Forest Hostel and Forks. West Jefferson Transit. Northern Route- via Bainbridge Island (or Bremerton), Port Angeles Forks. Seattle to Port Angeles. Monday Through Friday - via Bainbridge Island. Seattle Ferry Terminal to Bainbridge Island*. Bainbridge Ferry Terminal to Poulsbo. Poulsbo to Port Townsend**. Jefferson Transit #7. Port Townsend to Sequim. Jefferson Transit #8. Sequim to Port Angeles. Saturday - via Bremerton. Seattle Ferry Terminal to Bremerton. Bainbridge Ferry Terminal to Kitsap Mall. Kitsap Mall to Poulsbo. Note: 3 hour layover in Port Townsend. *The Seattle to Bainbridge ferry runs every 30 to 50 minutes. Times listed are those which provide the most convenient connections with buses connecting to Port Angeles. **The Olympic Hostel (Hostelling International) is located in Port Townsend. To stopover there, transfer to Jefferson County bus #5 and ride to the hostel in Fort Worden State Park. Port Angeles to the Rain Forest Hostel. Port Angeles to Forks. Forks to the Rain Forest Hostel. Arrive Rain Forest Hostel. *Upon boarding, inform the driver that you will need to make the Olympic Connection out of Forks.*. From SEATAC Airport to The Rain Forest Hostel. To travel to the Rain Forest Hostel via Tacoma, Olympia, and Aberdeen. Pierce Transit #574 runs from SEATAC to the Lakewood Mall Transit Center in Tacoma. Boarding the bus at 10:20 (or 11:20 for a tight connection) allows you to connect with Pierce Transit #620 and continue on to the Rain Forest Hostel as described in the Seattle to the Rain Forest Hostel, Southern route, described above. SEATAC to Seattle Ferry Terminal. To travel to the Rain Forest Hostel via Seattle and Port Angeles. From the roadway outside the lower level baggage claim at SEATAC airport, board King County Metro Route #194 to downtown Seattle. This bus leaves every half hour (approximately 5 and 35 minutes after the hour) for the 30 minute trip into Seattle. Get off the bus at the Pioneer Square tunnel station. From the bus stop, walk 5 blocks west to the waterfront, then two blocks north to the Washington State Ferry terminal at Pier 52. A McDonalds sign located at the ferry terminal is a conspicuous landmark at the pier. To continue on to the Rain Forest Hostel via Port Angeles and Forks, board the Bainbridge Island ferry (Bremerton Ferry on Saturdays) and follow the directions From Seattle - Northern Route above. Victoria to The Rain Forest Hostel. Victoria to Port Angeles. MV COHO Ferry Schedule - $7.50 USD each way - approx. 90 minute crossing. Leave Victoria, B.C. Arrive Port Angeles, WA. March 8, 2001 - May 9, 2001. May 10, 2001 - Oct. 9, 2001. *6:10 am* 10:30 am 3:00 pm 7:30 pm. 7:50 am 12:10 am 4:40 pm 9:10 pm. Oct. 10, 2001 - Jan. 2, 2002. *This trip operates May 26, 27, 28, June 16-September 17 only*. Seaside Oregon to The Rain Forest Hostel. Beginning at Halladay at Broadway, 5 blocks south of the Seaside Hostel (Hostelling International). board Empire Sunset Transit. Astoria, 11th and Duane the Raymond city park to Pacific Transit. $1.50 ask for a day pass. Aberdeen Transit Center. Aberdeen to North Shore @ Brannon's Store. Brannon's Store Grays Harbor Transit. North Shore to Rain Forest Hostel just past milepost 169 arrive at 6:30PM. Trailhead Shuttles and Tours for The Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula We provide shuttle service for hikes to rainforests, beaches, mountains, hot springs, and glaciers. Please see the advertisement below for contact information: Need a Shuttle? Pickup/drop-off at Olympic National Park trailheads, the Rain Forest Hostel, as well as other destinations. Give us a call! windsox@centurytel.net web site: www.windsox.us. Cate De Shazer @ (360) 374-2002. Email me for the rates chart. We are the least expensive. ( Receive a 10% discount coupon good for all Windsox Shuttle fares when you stay at the Rain Forest Hostel! )

Room Rates -Includes bedding, but $1 is charged for sheets if you don't have a sleep sheet or sleeping bag important notice: Reservations are required and need confirmation. If you call during the time when the hostel is closed and I'm not here, please call back after 5pm or email me so that I can confirm your request. Thanks. Capacity: March through October - 26 beds; November through February - 14 beds. The hostel is closed from 11:00am til 5:00pm. Private trailer, per couple. $10.00 per adult plus $5.00 per child plus $1 extra for private room. Group Rates (12 or more). (All prices include tax. Payment in cash or traveler checks.). All guests participate in the maintenance and upkeep of the hostel. Those who stay are given a chore of 15 minutes that is done befor leaving each morning. If you plan to leave very early, the chore can be done in the evening. The jobs include weeding the garden, washing windows, mopping the floors and scrubbing the bathtub. I think that, rather than charging more for each overnight, each person's contribution to the cleanup means more to me and to each other. Camping, with use of the hostel kitchen and showers is available to travelers arriving by bus or bike... There is plenty of wide open space upon which to stake out your tent. Tucked within a stand of alder you will find a couple of campsites as well!! Reservations via email at: You can reserve the couples accommodations, the family room or spaces for a group. To accomplish this you must send a deposit of one day's fee; i.e., to reserve a couples accommodation, send $21 to The Rain Forest Hostel c/o in the form of a check or money order (no credit cards please). Please remember to write my name on the check as well, since it makes it easier to deposit. This should be sent within 7 days of the first time you contact the hostel about a specific day or days. You can alter or cancel your reservation up to 3 weeks before you arrive and receive a full refund if you cancel. However, once you fall within the 3 week window and you cancel or shorten your reserved length of stay, you will lose your deposit; mail to: Rainforest Hostel, 169312, Hwy 101, Forks, WA 98331. Often there is room for those who wish special accommodations, but during the months of July and August, I suggest having your place reserved. If you have any questions, or need clarification please call or to help you with your travel plans. Great cosmopolitan flavor... a place to visit with other hostellers, or perhaps to read a book. If you forgot to bring one, borrow one of ours! Full Kitchen with basic food items Ask me for these things to purchase them. $0.15,instant; $0.25 for ground. Whole milk, 8 oz cup. Powdered milk, 8 oz cup. Hot chocolate w/water (w/milk additional cost). Instant oatmeal, pkg. Pancakes, 1 cup mix syrup (yields approx. 6 4in cakes). Macaroni cheese, pkg. $0.80 (milk and margarine additional $0.25). Pasta, uncooked, 1 pound bag. Pasta sauce, 14.5 oz can. Pizza, pepperoni, 6 inch. Rice, 1 cup, uncooked (brown). Veggies, fresh from the garden when in season. Shown below, is a full kitchen available for your use. Whether you bring your own food or purchase from the above list, our humble dining area awaits... along with plenty of brochures to help you plan your adventures. Let me know if I can help you with your plans. I have lived here for over 13 years, and can offer suggestions to make the most of your time here. Internet Access Ask me to logon for you every additional minute. Wash and Dry (soap included)

 Luggage storage
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set