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Enchanted Valley
Description
If you only have time for a short backpacking trip and need something relatively easy, as far as elevation gain is concerned, the 14-mile trek out to the Enchanted Valley is a favorite for backpackers of all ages and abilities. Tucked away in the rain-soaked southwestern corner of Olympic National Park, this rainforest provides amazing views, well-marked trails and world class experiences, all on relatively flat trails by Olympic standards. With bear, elk, salmon, eagles, deer, coyotes and other assorted wildlife, hiking here should be added to anyone’s hiking bucket list.
All-Day Hike: To access Enchanted Valley, come prepared for a 14 mile hike in along the East Fork Quinault Trail.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
35.2 mi
56.7 km
Enchanted Valley Route
Quinault, WA
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35.2 mi 56.7 km | Quinault, WA |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry - Clear trail without even very much mud. Easy, beautiful hiking.
22 days ago
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17
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6.5 mi
10.4 km
Lake of the Angels (Putvin Trail)
Seabeck, WA
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6.5 mi 10.4 km | Seabeck, WA |
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17
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2.9 mi
4.6 km
Mt. Ellinor Trail #812
Hoodsport, WA
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2.9 mi 4.6 km | Hoodsport, WA |
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20
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15.3 mi
24.7 km
Royal Basin Out and Back
Sequim, WA
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15.3 mi 24.7 km | Sequim, WA |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Snow at 5500 ft. Clear all the way through Royal Lake campsites. Upper sites had patches of snow.
32 days ago
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10
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18.0 mi
28.9 km
East Fork Quinault Trail
Seabeck, WA
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18.0 mi 28.9 km | Seabeck, WA |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry - Clear trail without even very much mud. Easy, beautiful hiking.
22 days ago
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5
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0.8 mi
1.3 km
Staircase Rapids Nature Trail
Belfair, WA
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0.8 mi 1.3 km | Belfair, WA |
Unknown
Update
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9
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13.1 mi
21.1 km
Big Creek Campground to Mt. Ellinor Ascent
Hoodsport, WA
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13.1 mi 21.1 km | Hoodsport, WA |
Unknown
Update
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10
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1.8 mi
3.0 km
Gladys Divide Trail
Seabeck, WA
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1.8 mi 3.0 km | Seabeck, WA |
Unknown
Update
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2
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6.0 mi
9.7 km
Lost Pass Trail
Port Angeles East, WA
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6.0 mi 9.7 km | Port Angeles East, WA |
Unknown
Update
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1
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17.6 mi
28.3 km
Gladys Divide
Belfair, WA
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17.6 mi 28.3 km | Belfair, WA |
Unknown
Update
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5
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Shared by Doug Scott
on Apr 7, 2016. All Page
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