Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is one of the most enchanting places in the U.S. This pristine wilderness is best enjoyed by embarking on one of the many trails available. In fact, one such trek is recognized by National Geographic as one of the World’s Top 20 Hikes. The 34-mile trek is located in Olympic National Park and spans from Dosewallips to Lake Quinault. If you’re not opposed to a little (or lots) of rain, this trail is well-worth seeing.
Arriving to the Quinault Valley of Olympic National Park, it’s no mystery why this area is known as the Enchanted Valley.
Alan/flickr Wild and untamed, this rainforest terrain can be difficult to access during certain times of year, so checking road conditions and obtaining a wilderness permit are both required.
This particular trek stretches for 34 miles, so anyone who wishes to hikes its entirety will need to plan on at least three days.
Via Tsuji/flickr Of course, breaking the hike up into smaller, more manageable day hikes is always an option.
Despite being quite lengthy and crossing impressive terrain, the trail itself is significantly less strenuous that some of the other nearby trails.
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The trail begins along the marshy terrain of the Dosewallips and stretches all the way to Lake Quinault, located on the western side of the peninsula.
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The pristine surrounding beauty as well as the variety of landscapes is what makes this trail so remarkable.
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Along this magical route, hikers will witness beautiful wildflowers, sweeping overlooks, and mesmerizing wildlife.
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Summer is the best time to go, with conditions being much milder than other times during the year.
smilin7h/flickr Just be sure to pack lots of rain gear and layers, as weather can be a bit unpredictable.
This particular region really is a place like no other, and enjoying any portion of this hike is an experience you won’t soon forget.
satanoid/flickr While the trail is located in one of the more remote locations of the park, chances are you’ll be sharing this beauty with other hiking and nature enthusiasts.
Before embarking on this extraordinary hike, be sure to plan sufficiently! You can visit the National Park Service website for further trail information. Have you hiked any of this region or the trail itself? If so, we’d love to hear about your experiences!
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Wild and untamed, this rainforest terrain can be difficult to access during certain times of year, so checking road conditions and obtaining a wilderness permit are both required.
Via Tsuji/flickr
Of course, breaking the hike up into smaller, more manageable day hikes is always an option.
Doug Kerr/flickr
Steven G/YouTube
d.hershly/flickr
MA1216/flickr
smilin7h/flickr
Just be sure to pack lots of rain gear and layers, as weather can be a bit unpredictable.
satanoid/flickr
While the trail is located in one of the more remote locations of the park, chances are you’ll be sharing this beauty with other hiking and nature enthusiasts.
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