Near Quinault Loop National Recreation Trail #854
Walking through the rain forest - so beautiful.
Near Quinault Loop National Recreation Trail #854
Gatton Creek Trail
Near Quinault Loop National Recreation Trail #854
Gatton Creek Trail looking to the lake.

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Quinault Loop National Recreation Trail #854

4.6 (23 Ratings)
An excellent opportunity to view the Olympic temperate rainforest and Quinault Lake.
3.7
mi
Distance
312
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeLakefrontRiver/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
A NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass is required on each vehicle parked at trailheads. Day & Annual NW Passes are available at Forest Service offices and vendors.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.69mi
Distance
312ft
Elevation Gain
312ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
446ft
High Point
190ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This loop trail begins at the Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead. In a short distance from the trailhead, go left at the trail junction and hike downhill (under the road bridge) to cross a trail bridge over Willaby Creek before entering Willaby Campground. Walk the lower campground road to a junction with the trail near the shore of Quinault Lake.Follow the trail along Quinault Lake, walking past the Lake Quinault Lodge before arriving at Falls Creek Campground. Follow the trail along the edge of campground and Falls Creek to the South Shore Road. Cross road to continue on the loop trail. Walk 0.5 mile to trail junction, stay right and continue 0.5 mile to junction with Lodge Trail. Stay left and walk 0.6 mile to the junction with Willaby Creek Trail. Stay right and continue the loop trail 1.1 miles back to the Quinault Rain Forest Trail #855 Trailhead completing the loop.

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Contributors
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