West Fork Humptulips River
Oct 12, 2008
by
Loei Lennox
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last modified
Oct 21, 2008 03:38 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: West Fork Humptulips River
- Region: Olympics -- South
- Agency: Olympic National Forest, Pacific Ranger Station, Quinault
- Trails: West Fork Humptulips River (#806)
- Avg Rating: 2.00
- Why You Should Go Now
- Fall foliage
- Be Aware Of
- Water on trail
The beautiful West Fork Trail is now totally open from The Gorge Bridge Trailhead to Campbell Tree Grove Campground. Take your horse, waders or brave the chill, this trail crosses the Humptulips River about 20+ times! And the fishing is great I hear.
The setting is in the rain forest in the Olympic National Forest. A very easy trail, there is only a small elevation change. Huge old growth, hanging moss, and quiet, the entire trail is 17 miles I believe (the ONF info needs updating!). But you can cut the trip shorter by accessing it from the 080 road (a small but nice turnaround at the end) or Pete's Creek Trailhead, both only about 1 mile jaunts to the WFT. The road access from hwy. 101 is fine, again, the ONF info is out of date.
Other than some wet and muddy spots (this is the west side of the Olympics remember!) the only other 'bad' spot is where there are some very active beaver who have dammed a small creek and flooded a short part of the trail. Do use care when crossing the river, watch for the flagging that mark the river crossings and enjoy!
The setting is in the rain forest in the Olympic National Forest. A very easy trail, there is only a small elevation change. Huge old growth, hanging moss, and quiet, the entire trail is 17 miles I believe (the ONF info needs updating!). But you can cut the trip shorter by accessing it from the 080 road (a small but nice turnaround at the end) or Pete's Creek Trailhead, both only about 1 mile jaunts to the WFT. The road access from hwy. 101 is fine, again, the ONF info is out of date.
Other than some wet and muddy spots (this is the west side of the Olympics remember!) the only other 'bad' spot is where there are some very active beaver who have dammed a small creek and flooded a short part of the trail. Do use care when crossing the river, watch for the flagging that mark the river crossings and enjoy!
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