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Features
Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · Historical Significance · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife
ADA Accessible
The first 0.7 miles is level, paved road.
Family Friendly
Easy paved road. The Bypass Trail is a bit uneven and has steep sections so just go as far as you like.
Need to Know
Accessible vault toilet at
Madison Falls Trail trailhead. Pets and bicycles not permitted on most trails but welcome on bypass trail and roads. Please do not take your dogs on any trails originating from this road hike.
Description
Starting from
Madison Falls Trail parking lot, head south on the paved road. At 0.7 miles take the
Bypass Trail to skirt around the river where it washed out the road and Elwha Campground. Once back on the road, continue pass the turn off to Whiskey Bend and follow the road as it climbs to its termination at the
Olympic Hot Springs Trail. Interesting viewpoints along the way is the former
Glines Canyon Dam spillway at approximately 3.5 miles and Observation Point at approximately 6.0 miles.
Flora & Fauna
Deer and Elk are seen on this road.
Contacts
Shared By:
Maura Treaccar
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