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What To Do

[ ozette ] Hoh Rain Forest: The Olympic National Park has been recognized internationally as a World Heritage Site. The valley¹s large old growth trees hung with moss, the ground a blanket of ferns, and possible sightings of deer and elk make this one of three most visited trails in the world. Visitor center, summer naturalist walks, campfire programs, excellent photographic opportunities. Trail head for 3/4 mile Hall of Mosses Loop Trail, one and 1/4 mile Spruce Nature Loop Trail and the 17 mile Hoh River Trail to the base of Blue Glacier and the climbing route to Mt. Olympus. One quarter mile wheelchair accessible trail near the Park Visitor Center. At the end of the Rain Forest Road (19 mi from Hwy 101).

Scenic View: Washington State interpretive site on Hwy 101. See different stages of growth of young trees on the surrounding hillsides. For a good view of mountain peaks (in clear weather), look east about 1/4 mile north on the hwy or 1/2 mile south on the hwy from the top of the hill just past the Oil City Rd turnoff.

Allen Logging Co: Large lumber and pulp chip mill, tours available, phone (360) 374-6000. Hwy 101 near milepost 176.

Hoh North Beach: The mouth of the Hoh River, lots of driftwood, occasional seals, birds, sunsets, and salmon in the river. One mile hike from end of the Oil City Road.

Record Cedar on Nolan Creek Road: This tree is 178 feet tall and 19.4 feet in diameter, left standing at the request of logging fallers when its magnitude was recognized. Follow the numbered signs on the N1000 Road (Nolan Creek Road) for 1.3 miles, right on N1100 for 2.4 miles, right on N1112 for 0.4 miles, right for 0.1 mile. Short walk to the tree. Follow the number signs carefully, there are many side logging roads.

[ kayaking ] Ruby Beach Trail: One of the most photogenic beaches in the area, sea stacks, driftwood, tidal pools, caves, multi-colored cliffs, sunsets, a favorite of local artists. Ruby Beach gets its name from tiny red garnets found with the patches of fine sand on the beach. Short trail.

Beach Trail 6: Lookout point for whales, seal lions and puffins in the late spring. Switch back trail to the beach, good beach combing. Short trail.

Big Tree: Large cedar 130 feet high accessed by short marked side road.

Beach Trail 4: Summer interpretive tidal pool talks at low tide by park ranger, informative and fun. Best beach for smelting around the high tide. Birds and sea mammals. Short trail.

Visitor Information Center: At the Kalalock Ranger Station. Information about the many attractions in the area. References to accommodation and services. Schedule of nature walks and campfire presentation. (360) 962-2283

Queets Rain Forest: 13 miles up a gravel road. Campground in lush old growth. Main trail starts by wading the river, can be 2 to 3 feet deep at the shallowest point. Good fishing.