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Particularly Special Place
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
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35.2
mi
56.7
km
Enchanted Valley Route
Intermediate/Difficult
Quinault, WA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Quinault, WA |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry, Some Mud, Fallen Trees - Beautiful hike, some fallen trees along the path and one difficult/washed out spot. No water at our last campsite (Siberia, technically on a different path, but worth noting). Rivers and creeks seem a little low.
80 days ago
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27
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2.9
mi
4.6
km
Mt. Ellinor Trail #812
Difficult
Hoodsport, WA
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Difficult
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Hoodsport, WA |
Unknown
Update
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28
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6.5
mi
10.4
km
Lake of the Angels (Putvin Trail)
Difficult
Seabeck, WA
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Difficult
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Seabeck, WA |
Unknown
Update
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24
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15.6
mi
25.1
km
Royal Basin Out and Back
Intermediate/Difficult
Sequim, WA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Sequim, WA |
Unknown
Update
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15
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18.0
mi
28.9
km
East Fork Quinault Trail
Intermediate
Seabeck, WA
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Intermediate
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Seabeck, WA |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry, Some Mud, Fallen Trees - Beautiful hike, some fallen trees along the path and one difficult/washed out spot. No water at our last campsite (Siberia, technically on a different path, but worth noting). Rivers and creeks seem a little low.
80 days ago
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10
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0.8
mi
1.3
km
Staircase Rapids Nature Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Belfair, WA
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Easy/Intermediate
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Belfair, WA |
Unknown
Update
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13
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13.1
mi
21.1
km
Big Creek Campground to Mt. Ellinor Ascent
Difficult
Hoodsport, WA
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Difficult
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Hoodsport, WA |
Unknown
Update
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11
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1.8
mi
3.0
km
Gladys Divide Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Seabeck, WA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Seabeck, WA |
Unknown
Update
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2
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17.2
mi
27.6
km
Duckabush River Trail #803
Intermediate/Difficult
Brinnon, WA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Brinnon, WA |
Unknown
Update
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11
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17.6
mi
28.3
km
Gladys Divide
Intermediate/Difficult
Belfair, WA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Belfair, WA |
Unknown
Update
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8
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