"Quinault Lake and Forest" Quinault by Dxenion

Quinault Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 20 photos

I spent a few days wandering around this spectacular temperate rainforest primarily looking for ANY signs of the famous Washington State wildlife. There are many short easy tracks in the lower lake area and things like the 'Worlds Tallest Cedar' to go and find. Noted many signs warning of recent sightings of bears, cougars, deer and elk but only ever saw tracks. There are a couple of wheelchair accessable tracks and photo opportunists are spoilt for choice. There's a nice cafe across the road from Quinault Lodge that has a world map on one wall. Go on in and put a pin on your home town.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Scenery, friendly helpful locals.
Cons:The rain if you're not prepared for it.
In a nutshell:Take walking shoes, camera and lots of film.

Last visit to Quinault: May 2003
Intro Written Dec 25, 2003
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Accents can lead to interesting... Local Customs (1)

I approached a Forest Ranger at Quinault Lake and asked him where I would most likely see a bear - the look he gave me... more travel advice

Beware the hidden dangers of perfume Warnings and Dangers (2)

For tourists and casual hikers not familiar with living/ moving about in bear country: A local informed me that bears... more travel advice

Rapid weather changes Warnings and Dangers (2)

Be careful even when taking the easier short hikes around the main lodges. The weather changes quick and you can find... more travel advice

Rent a kayak and explore the lake Off The Beaten Path (1)

You can rent a canoe, kayak, paddleboat or powered boat from the Quinault Lodge. Grab a map and take about 3 hours to... more travel advice

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Segolily Dec 26, 2008 at 5:15 PM

LOL, Love the story.
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JetlagCity Apr 8, 2004 at 7:17 PM

I see that you've found some lesser-known places yourself, good for you! Good advice about paying attention to those signs re: bears - I saw a bear on a hiking trail a few miles further up the road from the lodge.