The East Fork Quinault River Trail is one of the most popular trails on the south portion of the park and hundreds of hikers visit Enchanted Valley to take in the tremendous views and see the famed chalet each year.

2021年7月14日 · Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula is known for remote wilderness and epic hikes. With snowcapped peaks, rushing snowmelt rivers, and lush old growth forests, it’s easy to see why. One of the best hikes in Olympic National Park is The Enchanted Valley Trail, which follows the Quinault River into a valley flanked with mountains on both sides.

One of the best backpacking trips in Washington is the Enchanted Valley Olympic National Park Trail. The trail is filled with waterfalls, river views, bridges, beautiful trees, bears, mountains, and it even has a chalet in the valley!

2024年9月8日 · The East Fork of the Quinault River Trail from Graves Creek Trailhead to Enchanted Valley is a popular 2-3 day out and back through one of the three major temperate rain forest valleys in Olympic National Park. Pristine old growth forest, wildflower meadows, American black bears, Roosevelt Elk, and a spectacular end destination are the highlights.

The Olympic Peninsula is home to Washington state’s famed rainforest. Massive evergreens covered in vibrant moss and lichens fill these woods. The trail meanders along the Quinault River, gently climbing into Enchanted Valley, a meadow beside the river bed that looks right into the face of the Anderson Pass peaks.

Discover this 25.5-mile out-and-back trail near Quinault, Washington. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to …

The trails to the Enchanted Valley are among the most popular in Olympic National Park, following the Quinault River and eventually placing hikers in the middle of a one-mile-long valley filled with waterfalls and other spectacular sites.

2022年7月30日 · Backpacking Enchanted Valley will lead to stunning views of the mountains, as well as the opportunity to explore the historic chalet. Along the trail, you’ll find bridges, waterfalls, river views, and possibly wildlife like elk or bears.

This long trail along the Quinault River winds its way through forests and rewards you at the end with the Enchanted Valley. With its sheer cliffs and many waterfalls, it will be easy to see where the moniker "Enchanted Valley" came from.

Upon reaching the emerald Enchanted Valley, admire an old historic 1930-built chalet (used now by backcountry rangers) sitting in a meadow on the banks of the channeled river. Behold its stunning backdrop of sheer cliffs 3,000 feet high streaked with waterfalls and hanging snow and ice.