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 Trail, Quinault Loop Trail #854, Gatton Creek Trail #888 or Wrights Canyon Trail.
View the Accessible Adventures video: Do The Loop in the Olympic National Forest to get more information about the accessibility of the Quinault Rainforest Trail.
General Information
A valid Recreation Pass is required at Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead.
No bikes or motorized vehicles on Quinault System Trails. Please keep dogs on leash.
Getting There
Directions
From Port Angeles, WA take US Highway 101 West for 120 miles. ~ 3 hours drive time.
From Seattle, WA follow I-5 South to Exit 104, Highway 101 North, continue onto, WA-8 W to WA-12 W for 110 miles to Aberdeen. Then Head North on US Highway 101 for 45 miles. ~ 3 hours drive time
