About
Length (round trip)2.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time1 hr 15 min
TrailheadNorth Fork Quinault Road
SurfaceLevel forest trail, muddy
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
What you'll see 🏞️ Lake🦌 Wildlife🌲 Old growth

This 2.8 mile/4.5 km round trip, creek-side hike leads through the forest to Irely Lake. There may be stream crossings, and there is a ladder at the end that you will need both hands to climb. Always carry your Ten Essentials , and contact the Wilderness Information Center for trail conditions or to plan an overnight trip in the backcountry.

Tips
More marsh than lake in late summer. Good for elk and beaver, and almost nobody goes there.
Location

North Fork Quinault Road

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.