Loop · Hoh and Quinault
Quinault Loop Trail
3.7 mi loop311 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
Permits and reservations
Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
Camping overnightAllowed
No permit. Dispersed camping is generally allowed on national forest land unless posted otherwise. No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Source: official rules · Last checked Oct 2026 · Auto-checked
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance3.7 miFull loop
Elevation gain311 ftTotal climb
High point487 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Quinault Loop Trail is a 3.7-mile loop starting from Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead. The route follows Rain Forest Nature Trail, then Quinault Loop Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass, a $5 day pass, or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.