Visit the Quinault Rain Forest From Seabrook

Deep within the rugged western slopes of Washington’s Olympic Mountains, the Quinault Rainforest thrives as one of only four lush temperate canopies in the entire region.. It is so close to Seabrook that you really need to make sure to check it out when you visit. 

It is one of those rare places that feels less like a destination and more like a portal to another era. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the Olympic National Park, it’s a cathedral of green that defies logic.

How to get the to the Quinault Rain Forest from Seabrook?

• The Quinault Rain Forest is an easy 45–50 minutes drive (via SR-109 N and US-101 N.

• You’ll head north through Moclips, cut inland toward Humptulips, and then merge onto Highway 101 North.

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What to do when you are at Quinault Rain Forest?

If you’re making the trek, here are a few easy ways to experience the magic of the rainforest:

• Take a walk along the Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail. It's a perfect, easy 0.5-mile loop that feels like a fairy tale.

  
  

• Take the 31-mile loop drive around Lake Quinault and up the Quinault River, which offers access to multiple viewpoints, waterfalls, and trailheads.

  
  

• Merriman Falls: One of the most accessible waterfalls in the area. You don’t even have to hike; it’s right on the side of South Shore Road.

Pro Tip: Cell service gets spotty once you leave the coast. I recommend downloading an offline map of the Lake Quinault area before you leave Seabrook!

Visit The World’s Largest Sitka Spruce

The World’s Largest Sitka Spruce: Located right near the Lake Quinault Lodge. It’s an awe-inspiring 1,000-year-old giant and only a short walk from the parking area.

Visit The Lake Quinault Lodge

Visit the Lake Quinault Lodge for stunning lake views and a quiet getaway. The lodge features 92 Inn-styled rooms featuring some rooms with lake views and fireplaces. Built in 1926, the lodge is on the National Register of Historic Places and also features the Roosevelt Dining Hall with great views and some delicious salmon and halibut options.

Outside of the lodge you can see the tall Native American rain gauge that indicated that this place received over twelve feet of rainfall. It really shows why this area is so beauriful, lush, and green.

You can go on boat tours, fishing, paddleboarding and more right there at the lake.

Overall, the Quinault Rain Forest is a little piece of magic and we would be happy to tell you more. Don't hesitate to reach out!