Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail, Quinault

The Quinault rainforest's beauty is something you must experience for yourself. No matter your ability level, there are plenty of fantastic hikes surrounding Lake Quinault. Whether you have small children or are a novice hiker, Quinault hikes provide stunning views of the area's natural beauty with little effort.

This gently sloping trail passes through magnificent old-growth boreal trees, rich understory vegetation, and an emerald carpet of mosses, ferns, and lichens. The trail is a half-mile circle with colorful signs describing the temperate rainforest of the Olympic Peninsula. It's a simple low-elevation hike (250 feet elevation). The Nature Trail connects to the broader Quinault National Recreation Trail System in the area, which includes portions along the scenic Lake Quinault shoreline. The journey around Lake Quinault is also a spectacular excursion. If you are unable to hike, consider driving around the lake instead.