I actually preferred the Quinault Rain Forest to the Hoh Rain Forest. It was just as beautiful, and a LOT less crowded. We went to both on a mid-September Tuesday and Wednesday, so they weren't too c…Full review by parksvisitor
Aug 7, 2024
There was a real lack of information at this location. We came in on the South road as that is where our campsite was and the ranger station was closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. During peak seas…Full review by Michelle G
Jul 2, 2024
We took the loop drive, and just driving through was not worth it, unless you like the adventure of driving on a rutty dirt road. Trails and the loop drive itself were not as clearly marked as other…Full review by dreamspeaker
I have heard of the Hoh rain forest but not the Quinault. Can you give me a general overview of where that is and some ways to experience it? Thanks, Mark
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We chose to explore the Quinault forest instead of the Hoh rainforest as it was closer to the main highway and we had limited time of 3 nights and 4 days to drive the entire loop …
We chose to explore the Quinault forest instead of the Hoh rainforest as it was closer to the main highway and we had limited time of 3 nights and 4 days to drive the entire loop and back to Portland. We also decided to stay 2 nights in a cabin on Lake Quinault which was a good choice. There are many short and longer nature trails in the area.
There are some beautiful photos of waterfalls and cascades in the group that is shown. Are the waterfalls a long and/or hard walk or are some of them located within a mile or two from the trailhead?
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We drove to each waterfall and they were easily accessed. We got a map and followed it.
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