Fletcher Canyon will not only get you into some prime rain forest but also through the lower end of the Quinalt River Valley. Old school Olympic Peninsula farms, anti-'New Wilderness' signs, and lawns groomed inconceivably perfect (by the elk herd).
The trail itself starts off a little steep and quite wet. The trail sees enough activity to stay in good shape but not much more. Stretches of old growth, a distant roaring river, and a few fiddle heads to go with our dinner.
This trail pays off at it's maintained end just 2 short miles in. The terrain has leveled and a large, stream crossing log takes one to a quiet camp site. A bit further up valley a wide, low waterfall tumbles on. Supposedly the trail continues another two miles to join the Colonel Bob trail but our brief search did not turn it up.
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