Stop at Ranger station in Quinault for trail map. Follow the direction to the trail head, small sign on the right pointing the way would be easy to miss so watch your mile markers.
Beautiful hike, but not for the inexperienced hiker. This is not a "maintained" trail. Rocky, rooty and several downed HUGE trees on trail. Climbing over or under (not stepping or hopping, actual climbing involved!) will enable you to continue. A few washouts make the trail narrow in spots and overgrowth make the trail difficult to follow occasionally. At the canyon ( about 2 miles in) the trail goes along the top of a downed tree over a creek/river. We crossed the log the headed up to the waterfall, swam in VERY cold water, had lunch and returned the way we came. It is a challenging, keep your eyes on the trail kind of adventure that we enjoy.
Gorgeous day, no crowds and we will be back!
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