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Quinault National Recreation Trail System

Visitors enjoy views of towering conifers and lush rain forest vegetation within the Quinault Rain Forest. Explore this trail system among ancient Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western red cedar, and western hemlocks, on the south shore of Lake Quinault. The trails provide an excellent year-round opportunity to view the Olympic Rain Forest. Excellent opportunities for hiking with children, viewing rain forest scenery, bird watching and nature study. 

This system of interconnecting trails provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the area, there are multiple access points in Quinault such as: Quinault Rainforest Nature TrailQuinault Loop Trail #854Gatton Creek Trail #888 or Wrights Canyon Trail.

To view segments of the trail and learn more explore the Quinault National Recreation Trail System interactive map


Recreation Areas