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Kestner Homestead Trail

The Kestner Homestead Trail at Olympic National Park, WA, is an easy 1.4 mile loop hike that leads through an old homestead and the Quinault Rain Forest.

This trail is similar to the Maple Glade Rain Forest Trail, but it's longer and slightly less eye-catching.

The trail leads from the ranger station, over to the Kestner homestead, and around back of the Maple Glade trail. It's a great trail to pair with the Maple Glade and the homestead is interesting; however, it's slightly creepy when you're alone and it's off-season at the park!

Dogs are also not allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Kestner Homestead Trail is an easy, 1.4-mile loop in Olympic National Park (Amanda Park, WA) offering a glimpse into an old homestead and the Quinault Rain Forest.
  • It's similar to the Maple Glade Rain Forest Trail but longer, and considered a good pairing if you want a longer walk.
  • Dogs are not allowed on the trail, and solo hikers may find the homestead slightly eerie, especially during the off-season.
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Distance
1.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
42 min
Elev. Gain
199'
Rating
0.0
Added
March 19, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High 60°F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low 53°F
Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
High 57°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain
Friday Night
Low 46°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High 61°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High 62°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 48°F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High 60°F
Chance Light Rain
Monday Night
Low 52°F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High 60°F
Chance Rain
Tuesday Night
Low 51°F
Chance Light Rain
Wednesday
High 63°F
Partly Sunny

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Total Change
60 ft.
18 m
Ascent
199 ft.
61 m
Descent
247 ft.
75 m
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    47.504946, -123.821553
  2. Main Trailhead

    47.505128, -123.821519

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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