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Lakeshore Trail

The Lake Shore Trail at Olympic National Forest, WA, is an easy 2.2 mile out-and-back hike that brings you along Lake Quinault.

This trail leads from the northwest corner of the Rain Forest Nature Trail, thus requiring an extra 0.2 - 0.3 miles in addition to the 2.2 out-and-back miles.

When I did this trail in mid March 2017, the lake's water level was so high that it flooded the trail, so the GPS data provided is only 1.1 miles out-and-back, instead of the full length of the trail at 2.2 miles out-and-back.

When you're heading northeast on the trail and come out by the campground, follow the campground's road (stay left) until you reach campsite #6. Just beyond campsite #6 is the continuation of this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Lakeshore Trail is a 2.2-mile out-and-back trail near Lake Quinault, WA, within Olympic National Forest.
  • The trail begins near the Rain Forest Nature Trail, adding an extra 0.2-0.3 miles to the hike.
  • High water levels may flood the trail, potentially shortening the accessible portion, and a detour through the campground near campsite #6 may be necessary.
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Distance
2.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.1 hrs
Elev. Gain
364'
Rating
0.0
Added
March 18, 2017
Updated
June 06, 2018

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Total Change
65'
Ascent
364'
Descent
365'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Waterfalls
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    47.460173, -123.861934
  2. Main Trailhead

    47.460423, -123.860713

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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