In addition to driving around, we got out and walked on the interpretive path at the Rainforest. It's right next to the ranger station and it's very short and easy. You get a good idea of what the Rainforest is like and the plants inside it. It can be chilly so take something warm. As for the drive, it's very... More

We drove the loop road around the forest and did not do any hiking. Took some nice pictures but would not take this drive again because of the road conditions. In some places the road was unpaved, extremely narrow with blind curves and steep drop offs.

Lake Quinault is one of two rain forests within Olympic NP (the other is the Hoh, also highly recommended). With this one, you can stay at the lodge and hike around the trails. The local park rangers offer several tours. The 2.5 hour rainforest tour is very good and the van takes you back into parts of the forest that... More

Pretty amazing hikes await you in Quinault. Being from the Midwest it is almost like being on another planet for me.

Take the South Road and visit a few waterfalls. Cross the bridge and take the North road back. we saw several elk and really enjoyed the drive.

Worth the drive from Seattle for sure. Insanely beautiful rain or shine and so close to the ocean. Amongst beautiful mountains, so lush. You have to go!

This is the world's largest temperate rain forest, and friends who like it best are hikers. I get bored driving through it, and the rainy roads are really annoying with logging truck road spray. But get out of your vehicle and it's another world. We took a tour out of Lake Quinault Lodge, with a very knowledgable guide who made... More

We took the long, almost 4 miles hike starting just below Lake Quinault Lodge, climbing past several stunning waterfalls and amazing gorges, towering ancient trees, bogs, and so much more. We had a ten and fourteen year old with us, and they enjoyed it just as much as we did. There are some steep portions, but if you take your... More

My husband, myself family members parked the car and walked the trails through the forest. It took us 4 1/2 hours to complete the trail walk. We made a few stops along the way and took lots of pictures, It was enchanting and I really thought my legs were going to be sore the following day but they were'nt !... More