Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail

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Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Wildlife

This trail provides an excellent opportunity to view the Olympics temperate rain forest. The first 1100 feet of the trail is barrier-free and accessible to individuals in wheelchairs. A great trail for families with children, and viewing scenery and wildlife.

A Northwest Forest Pass or a Golden Passport (Eagle, Age, Military, or Access) is required on each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Day & Annual Passes are available at Forest Service offices and vendors. Note: A $5 day pass is available at trailhead. Restroom at trailhead.

Generally used by families, or hikers taking this interpretive trail very slowly, this is not an optimal running trail. Choose another route if you're looking for a workout.

The Rain Forest Nature Trail is a short 1/2 mile nature trail with colored signs interpreting the Olympic Rain Forest. This area is known as the Big Tree Grove--an impressive stand of old-growth Douglas-fir in which some of the trees are 500 years old. There are benches and educational signs along the way, encouraging you to take your time, learn, and admire the wonders of this ancient rain forest.

Dense old-growth conifer forest with lush understory of rainforest vegetation. The trail parallels Willaby Creek Gorge for a short distance which is home to ferns, moss, and lichens.