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Recreation Region: Quilcene Area

Rainbow FallsTrail #892

Beautiful 1/2 mile forested hike descending to the Big Quilcene River. Grades up to 20%.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Early Spring

Stock, motorized vehicles, and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Getting There

Directions

Travel 5 miles south of Quilcene on US Highway 101 to site of the old Rainbow Campground. Trail starts inside campground. There will be a closed gate at the old campground entrance. Please do not park in front of gate, park across the Highway 101 at Mt Walker Road entrance.

You can also park at the Elbo Creek Trailhead, on Forest Service Road 2620. There is a path leading into Rainbow Campground and the start of the Rainbow Falls Trail #892 from this point.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated June 20, 2025