National Geographic Just Named This Washington Trail One Of The Best In The World
By Beth|Published April 06, 2017
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
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.
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.
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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