Olympic Wilderness
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IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area)
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From Hurricane Ridge |
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| Location | Olympic National Park, Washington, USA |
| Nearest city | Port Angeles, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°45′N 123°30′W / 47.75°N 123.5°WCoordinates: 47°45′N 123°30′W / 47.75°N 123.5°W |
| Area | 876,669 acres (1370 mi2 - 3548 km2) |
| Established | November 16, 1988 |
| Governing body | U.S. National Park Service |
Olympic Wilderness is a 1,370-square-mile (3,500 km2) protected area comprising over 95% of Olympic National Park in Washington State. It includes 48 miles (77 km) of Pacific Ocean coastline. It is the largest wilderness area in Washington.
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