Enchanted Valley
Aug 04, 2003
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Enchanted Valley
- Region: Olympics -- West
- Avg Rating: 3.33
- Be Aware Of
- Bugs
Just got back from a leisurely trip to Enchanted Valley and back. Although it was blisteringly hot (we expected to stroll through the cool rain forest), it was magnificent. Sadly, the valley is not lush and green, but is yellow and quite dry. A bit scary. A few waterfalls remain; be sure to ford the river and find the base of the one nearest camp. The rangers guess that Enchanted Valley is as empty as it is right now because there is a fire ban (can't have a fire, won't go camping!), but still we were amazed. We had the valley nearly to ourselves.
No mud. After Pyrites Creek, the water is sparse until the valley. The detour routes for river crossings are straightforward and easy. Have a great time and hope you see as much wildlife as we did. Oh. We were glad there was a good breeze as the bugs are hungry, but eucalyptus/lemon stuff will keep them at bay.
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