Visiting Quinault - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 21, 2023 · The Quinault Valley is a wilderness gateway to alpine meadows, jeweled lakes and ice-carved peaks. For shorter visits, the valley has a scenic loop drive and short trails through temperate rain forest in both Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest.
Quinault Rain Forest
Welcome to the Southern gateway of Olympic National Park! We are a community centered around Lake Quinault and surrounded by temperate rain forest. Take a drive around the lake to view beautiful waterfalls, record breaking trees, and breathtaking wildlife.
6 Stunning Hikes in the Quinault Rainforest - Travelffeine
Explore the stunning Quinault rainforest with these family-friendly hikes. Enjoy the scenic drive around Lake Quinault creating unforgettable memories.
Quinault Rainforest Nature Loop - Washington Trails Association
Do a short interpretive loop that passes a crashing creek as it heads to the ocean, gaze up at dizzyingly tall trees, and soak it all in – literally. The Quinault rainforest can average 140 inches of rain each year, so bring your gear – there will be plenty of puddles to splash in on this hike!
Quinault Rain Forest - Wikipedia
The Quinault Rain Forest is a temperate rain forest, which is part of the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington in Grays Harbor and Jefferson Counties. The rain forest is located in the valley formed by the Quinault River and Lake Quinault.
Olympic National Forest - Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail #855
Overlooking Willaby Gorge, the trail follows Willaby Creek, a typical rainforest stream. Experience stands of ancient large trees and view intepretive signs along the trail that describe aspects of oldgrowth forest ecology. The trail is compacted gravel and first 850 feet is accessible to individuals in wheelchairs.
Olympic National Forest - Quinault area - US Forest Service
Quinault area. Veiled by a canopy of ancient Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western red cedar, and western hemlocks this area showcases the ancient temperate rainforest of the Olympic Peninsula. Towering giant trees cloak the fern and moss laden forest floor in an ecosystem that contains more biomass per acre than any other forest type.
Quinault Rain Forest - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go …
The rain forest is just off a small road next to Lake Quinalt. There are 2-3 well-maintained paths through it that offer short, pleasant hikes. Inside the rainforest is like a nature wonderland. There are towering spruce trees, streams and small waterfalls, and everything was bright green and covered with moss.
Explore the Incredible Quinault Rain Forest in Olympic National Park
Feb 13, 2024 · One of Olympic National Park's least-visited areas, Quinault Rain Forest is full of surprises. Skip the crowds and find beauty beyond measure. Misty forests, moss-covered rocks, and cascading waterfalls!
Temperate Rain Forest - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 12, 2023 · Temperate Rain Forest. Ferns, moss, and lichen dominate the landscape in the Quinault Rain Forest. NPS Photo by R. McKenna. Drenched in over 12 feet of rain a year, Olympic's west side valleys flourish with North America's best remaining examples of …