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The Quinault Rain Forest is a temperate rain forest, which is part of the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington in Grays Harbor and Jefferson Counties.

Do a short interpretive loop that passes a crashing creek as it heads to the ocean, gaze up at dizzyingly tall trees, and soak it all in – literally. The Quinault rainforest can average 140 inches of rain each year, so bring your gear – there will be plenty of puddles to splash in on this hike!

The Quinault Valley is a wilderness gateway to alpine meadows, jeweled lakes and ice-carved peaks. For shorter visits, the valley has a scenic loop drive and short trails through temperate rain forest in both Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest.

We are a community centered around Lake Quinault and surrounded by temperate rain forest. Take a drive around the lake to view beautiful waterfalls, record breaking trees, and breathtaking wildlife.

Dec 30, 2024 · With enormous trees and lush rain forests to lake views, waterfalls and wildlife, the Quinault Rain Forest loop drive is a great way to experience the highlights of the Quinault Valley.

Veiled by a canopy of ancient Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western red cedar, and western hemlocks this area showcases the ancient temperate rainforest of the Olympic Peninsula.

Nov 12, 2023 · Drenched in over 12 feet of rain a year, Olympic's west side valleys flourish with North America's best remaining examples of temperate rain forest. Giant western hemlocks, Douglas-firs and Sitka spruce trees dominate the landscape while ferns and …

This heavily used 1/2 mile interpretive trail provides an excellent opportunity to view the temperate rainforest. Overlooking Willaby Gorge, the trail follows Willaby Creek, a typical rainforest stream.

The Quinault Rain Forest completely surrounds Lake Quinault, bringing its unique biological community to the shoreline. Moisture in the form of rain, drizzle and fog, and a valley open to southwesterly winds ensures the continuation of the life of a temperate rainforest.