About
Length (round trip)26 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain1,600 ft up
Typical time13 hr 45 min
TrailheadEnd of Quinault south shore road
SurfaceRiver trail with many crossings
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country; the rainforest and coast work year round if you accept the rain. Hurricane Ridge road can close in winter storms.
DogsNot allowed
PermitRequired
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌊 River or creek🦌 Wildlife🌲 Old growth🎒 Backpacking

Graves Creek Trailhead is a gateway to the Wilderness, where many backpackers begin their journeys (to make your own backcountry plans, contact the Wilderness Information Center nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wilderness.htm. For more information on Wilderness Information Center locations and hours, go to the WIC website .) Shorter day trips on this trail will take you over a high bridge above Graves Creek, the first of many creeks the trail traverses through the mossy old growth forest.

Tips
In spring, meltwater pours off the 2,000-foot valley walls in dozens of cascades at once. The 1930s chalet has been moved twice as the river eroded beneath it. Wilderness permit and bear canister required.
Location

End of Quinault south shore road

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