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crossing at 1.3 miles that can be hazardous at high water (no water high at hazardous be can that miles 1.3 at crossing auto made it to Quinault in 1912. in Quinault to it made auto

Post Office Post

the South Shore, but is still easy to follow. There is a stream a is There follow. to easy still is but Shore, South the

only by wagon trail, path, or river. The first The river. or path, trail, wagon by only

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Early pioneer settlers first came to the to came first settlers pioneer Early

grandeur.

Hotel/Motel/Cabins wetland.

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highly recommended for its rain forest rain its for recommended highly opens up to a cedar filled filled cedar a to up opens

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ending on South Shore Road. This hike is hike This Road. Shore South on ending

for a stretch as the forest the as stretch a for Restaurant

so big he can swallow a cedar canoe. cedar a swallow can he big so Quinault River, view looking west looking view River, Quinault

with the .6 and .4 mile trails beginning and beginning trails mile .4 and .6 the with The trail turns to boardwalk to turns trail The

says a monster lives in the Lake Lake the in lives monster a says that is that loop hike of less than two miles, connect miles, two than less of hike loop Groceries

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waterfalls, this is a hike for you. For a For you. for hike a is this waterfalls, Quinault Indian Legend Indian Quinault

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and elderly. and

picking, and recreation. and picking,

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hills. Many are suitable for kids kids for suitable are Many hills. Lake Quinault Quinault Lake

grounds for salmon fishing, hunting, berry hunting, fishing, salmon for grounds

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of moderate difficulty with minor with difficulty moderate of

used Lake Quinault Quinault Lake used as summering summering as

Willaby Campground Willaby

Upper Upper

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many lengths. Find the one(s) just one(s) the Find lengths. many

Connie’s Trail Connie’s

Key to Symbols to Key

with the yellow dotted line. dotted yellow the with

15 feet!) of rain fell in the Quinault Valley. Quinault the in fell rain of feet!) 15 and maintained. There are loops of loops are There maintained. and

Norway, Britain, and Japan. Japan. and Britain, Norway, standards part of the way as shown shown as way the of part standards

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this area. this

Southern Australia, and small patches in patches small and Australia, Southern

Douglas fir trees that inhabit inhabit that trees fir Douglas

fascinating and complex ecosystem. ecosystem. complex and fascinating

falls in the winter months. The wettest year wettest The months. winter the in falls experience. The rain forest scenery is scenery forest rain The experience.

solitude, and awe for the large the for awe and solitude,

of North America, Chile, New Zealand, New Chile, America, North of

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help you become knowledgeable about this this about knowledgeable become you help

exist on the Northwest Coast Coast Northwest the on exist interpretive signs along the way that will will that way the along signs interpretive

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wildlife of the rain forest. This trail has has trail This forest. rain the of wildlife

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World’s largest Sitka Spruce, Spruce, Sitka largest World’s

Creek. Learn to identify the trees and and trees the identify to Learn Creek.

average of 12 feet of rain per year, per rain of feet 12 of average .4 mile .4

than tropical rain forests. forests. rain tropical than

and moss covered canyon of Willaby Willaby of canyon covered moss and US Forest Service Ranger Station Ranger Service Forest US

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such as Quinault are are Quinault as such

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(elevation 180’) formed by a glacier that glacier a by formed 180’) (elevation

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tree. It stands 191 feet tall, 17 feet in diameter, and 55 and diameter, in feet 17 tall, feet 191 stands It tree. World’s Largest Sitka Spruce Sitka Largest World’s

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Closed in winter. largest Sitka Spruce tree in the world, along with other nationally recognized giants of Gatton Creek C Campground (US Forest Hemlock, Douglas Fir and the mighty 5 Lake Quinault view from west end Service) Lake front. 5 walk-in sites Larry Workman photo Western Red Cedar. & picnic area. Vault toilets. First come first serve. Closed in winter. View from Pony Bridge, East Fork Quinault River Visit the most spectacular Lake Quinault is located on the southwest North Shore Road 7 Marc Sterling photography Rain Forest Resort RV end of the Olympic National Park. Miles of D 8 Park and Campground and varied Rain Forest trails, swimming, boating and fishing are (Private) Lake front. 31 sites. D Flush toilets, hot showers. Hook- 3 easily accessible from the many camp- ups. Reservations accepted. 2 on the Olympic Peninsula. 1-800-255-6936. grounds and resorts around Lake Quinault and within the Quinault Rain Forest. North Fork Campground E (Olympic National Park) 9 primitive sites. Pit toilets. 4 C A 31 mile loop road takes you around the No hook-ups. Not shown on this 9 lake venturing into the south end of the pg. See fold-out map, upper right. B Olympic National Park. Keep a keen eye out F Graves Creek Campground 1 for Roosevelt Elk, Black Tail Deer, Cougar, (Olympic National Park) Elk herd in Flush toilets. 30 sites. No hook- 6 Bald Eagle, Bobcat, and Black Bear and ups. Not shown on this page - Quinault Valley A Stuart May Photography gorgeous views of the Olympic Mountains. see fold-out map, middle right. South Shore Road Highway 101 Bunchberry on forest floor Trail to Three Lakes LakeLake Larry Workman photo and Skyline Trail North Fork Quinault River Trail The North Fork trail follows the banks of the Quinault River through majestic stands of both conifers and big-leaf maples. A day hike Irely Lake Trail Trail Fork North here gives a good feel for the river valleys that make up the F Trail to Pony Bridge QQuinaultuinault Irely Lake is reached by a moderate 1.1 mile hike Olympic Peninsula. Watch for salmon migrating upstream & Enchanted Valley through stately forest. The lake is a haven for in the fall, river otters, bald eagles, and Roosevelt elk. Bald Eagle Sharlene Gillies photo E and the waterfowl and amphibians. This trail continues on Sundown Lake Trail The North Fork Trail continues into the heart of Olympic for backpackers to Three Lakes, approximately six Irely Lake Lake Quinault, Higley Peak additional miles each way, and to the Skyline Trail. National Park, crossing Low Divide at 16 miles and Graves Creek Nature Trail A. Norman photo QuinaultQuinault continuing all the way across to the northern boundary of the park to Whiskey Bend on the Graves Creek Nature Trail Bunch Fields Elwha River, 45 miles. Experience the temperate rain forest from the wild RRainain FForestorest These open fields have a story to tell. Not only and isolated Graves Creek area. The one mile loop Colonel Bob Trail, Quinault Valley are they one of the best places to find herds of nature trail begins at Graves Creek Campground. Larry Workman Photo Roosevelt elk grazing, but it is the site of early This trail meanders near the river and is flat. HikingHiking Trails,Trails, homesteads in the Quinault valley. Settlers Olympic inhabited this area of land in the early 1900’s. National Forest Look for remnants of orchards Pony Bridge Hike Activities and more... near the west end. Activities Graves Creek is a portal to the backcountry wilderness of Trillium Bunch Fields Olympic National Park. A moderate day hike can be experi- A. Norman photo enced by hiking the first 3 miles (one way) of trail through Maple Glade Rain Forest Trail large stands of old growth forest to Pony Bridge. There is a This road is not suitable for trailers & RV’s. lovely canyon of the East Fork Quinault River there. This 1/2 mile loop trail leads you through large big-leaf Backpackers often continue an additional 10 miles to the Higley Peak Trail Olympic maples hanging with rain forest mosses. Elk are com- National Park Enchanted Valley (and beyond). monly seen here. Mushrooms are abundant in the fall. You can drive most of the way up Higley Peak on US Forest Upper Quinault Other destinations from the Graves Creek trailhead include Service gravel roads. The .5 mile trail has a 500 foot elevation River Bridge Sundown Lake, which is a steep primitive trail and is 8 miles gain, and is well maintained. At the top there are views into the Bunch Falls Kestner Homestead Trail each way. Quinault Valley. To access the trail drive north on Highway 101 to the Prairie Creek Rd. Turn right and proceed 10 miles to This 1.3 mile loop trail invites you take a journey back in the trailhead. View of Mt. Olympus from Colonel Bob time to the daily life of a pioneer family in the early upper trail Larry Workman photo Olympic 1900’s in the rain forest wilderness.

Quinault Indian National Park Canyon Fletcher Trail Olympic Reservation Kestner Homestead National Forest Maple Glade Olympic National Olympic National Park Higley Peak Park Ranger Station Merriman Falls

View of Lake from top of Colonel Bob Colonel Bob Trail Larry Workman Photo Quinault Big Cedar Trail Round trip hike to the top is 14.5 miles from the north Fletcher Canyon Trail Travel .2 mile on the Quinault Big Cedar Trail to one of the side. This hike is best completed as a backpack. worlds’ largest Western Red Cedars. This trail is a lot of The lower reaches of the trail, however are Fletcher Canyon is an enchanting place even on a fun for kids (of all ages!) because it is short and has good for day hiking without a destination. Colonel Bob Peak rainy day! The trail follows the canyon for 2.4 miles 4,492 feet many stairs and boardwalks Travel on a well maintained trail along the (one way) through lush shrub, moss, and fern Colonel Bob steep mountainside. Grand stands of old on the way to the destination. Trail enshrouded forests. To find the trailhead travel This forest is awesome! Quinault Big growth conifers lure you further ahead. on South Shore Road 3.6 miles past the end of the Cedar Trail Olympic Listen for the elusive birds that make these National Forest pavement. Turn right on a short dirt drive to a Lake Quinault Colonel Bob forests their home. small primitive parking area. Wilderness View from Pony Bridge, East Fork Quinault River Marc Sterling Photography Key to Symbols Mulkey Shelter Trail suitable for kids or elderly Colonel Bob -Pete’s Creek Trail Interpretive Trail Colonel Bob Most Day Hikers choose this route to reach the summit of Golf Course Pete’s Creek Trail Colonel Bob 4,492 feet. Round trip hike is 8.25 miles on a steadily steep and rocky trail that climbs 3,300’ from the Waterfall Quinault Indian trailhead. The views are awesome on a clear day. One can see Reservation This map section is enlarged on fold-over flap. many peaks of the Olympic Mountain range and Lake Quinault below. Groceries Be prepared for any weather, bring a topo map, and carry plenty of food and water, as the trip is strenuous. To reach the Pete’s Creek Restaurant Quinault Indian South Shore Trails Trailhead travel south on Highway 101 to Donkey Creek Road (see map Reservation below for further instructions). Note: much of the route to the trailhead Hotel/Motel/Cabins These trails truly do have something for everyone. So is on gravel roads. Camp Ground you’re not a hiker, or don’t have much time, or just want

to learn about the temperate rain forest? Take the One of the many falls, upper Quinault River valley Ranger Station Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail. It is a .5 mile loop Larry Workman photo Lake Quinault Gas Station Sharlene Gillies photo with interpretive signs highlighting interesting information about our Quinault Rain Forest. Post Office Backpacking Quinault Loop Drive You want to enjoy a sunny day at the lake? Take the Luke Ostwald photo Olympic Lakeshore Trail. The Lakeshore Trail meanders for one National Forest Paved Road Gravel Road mile along the South Shore of Lake Quinault. It connects The Quinault Loop Drive is a 31 mile loop around Lake Falls Creek Campground or the Lake Quinault Lodge to Quinault, up the Quinault River into Olympic National Willaby Campground or the Rain Forest Nature Trail. Be Park, and back around the other side. It is a great way Merriman Falls, South Shore Road sure to look for ospreys, eagles, or trumpeter swans to experience the Quinault Valley. There are many Sharlene Gillies photo opportunities along the way for viewing waterfalls and (in the winter). wildlife, and taking walks, hikes or photographs. You Recommended Route gain many views of the surrounding mountains, giant Loops of many lengths can be found -- all starting and trees, and the Quinault River. Leave two hours minimum ending on the South Shore of Lake Quinault. For the to complete the trip. hardy hiker, there are enough trails on the South Shore to keep you busy for days.

The forest and waterway scenery is awesome! These Rafting trails are very well maintained and have directional signs Don Mullins Photo

at every junction. For more details on these trails see the Bull Elk fold-over flap. Stuart May Photography On top of Colonel Bob peak Luke Ostwald photo