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Heart O' the Forest — Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Coral fungi (photo by Strider)

Headed to Heart O' the Hills for a final camping trip to enjoy the last few days of sunshine. The Port Angeles Visitor Center is closed during the government shutdown (including the restrooms), and the road to Hurricane Ridge is closed just after Heart O' the Hills Campground. Fortunately, the campground and Heart O' the Forest Trail are open. (So are the restrooms at the campground.) The trail is in good shape, too; no significant blowdowns or other obstacles. 

Currently the fungi are the highlight of this trail; there are tons of cool mushrooms. Some funky colors, too!

Coral fungi and bolete (photo by Strider)
Magnificent tree throw (photo by Strider)
Mushrooms growing inside a hollow log (photo by Strider)
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