There are at least two Olympic National Parks, one in the U.S. state of Washington and the other around the highest peak in Greece. The entire area around the latter was declared Greece's first national park in 1937 and encompasses eight peaks including the "Throne of Zeus" at 2909 metres (about 8,000 feet) and Mytikas which has the highest summit at 2919 metres.
I've hiked mountains in Canada and Colorado, but this trail was so rough and winding that I made it less than a mile before turning back. The park is about 100 kilometers (60 miles) away from the city of Thessaloniki, Greece, if you're every near by.
Source: http://www.indigoguide.com/greece/mount-olympus.htm
Greece: land of Continuity and Change
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