Point of Interest
This popular loop trail provides access along the South Shore of Lake Quinault and extends into the Quinault Rain Forest (140-160 inches annual rainfall). Large conifers (Sitka Spruce, Douglas-fir, Western hemlock and Western red cedar), lush understory of vine maple, devils club and ferns are major attractions. The trail connects two campgrounds, Rain Forest Nature Trail, and the Lake Quinault Lodge Resort. One of the best trails on the Olympic Peninsula to see the temperate rainforest.
Length: 3.9 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: Interpretive trail with signs
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: 5
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: T23N, R9W, Sec. 20, In Olympic National Forest, east of Lake Quinault, just off U.S. Highway 101.
County: Grays, Harbor
State: WA
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
-
Average Grade: 5%
Maximum Grade: 10%
Elevation High: 450 Feet
Elevation Low: 200 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 30 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Crushed Rock
Additional Surfaces: Crushed Rock, Soil, compacted
Year Designated: 1979
