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From Shelton, drive north on US 101 for 41 miles and turn left, 1 mile beyond Dosewallips State Park. Proceed 8.5 miles to the new vehicle road end. Parking is on the roadside and can be backed up considerably.
Enjoy this 12.6-mile out-and-back trail near Brinnon, Washington. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 32 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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- Brinnon, Washington, United States
This well-maintained trail travels through an ancient montane forest as it trends uphill at moderate grades. To get to the trailhead, follow the Dosewallips Rd. Trail from the washout for 5.5 miles to the ranger station. If you choose to hike the entirety of this trail, you'll reach Hayden Pass.
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Dosewallips River Road – 13mi / 20.9km. Washouts have converted this old road to a walking and biking trail that climbs up to an impressive series of waterfalls on the Dosewallips River. After a few, short washouts, the trail settles on the level, old road near the Dosewallips River.
May 1, 2019 · Access: From Quilcene drive US 101 south for 12 miles to state park entrance at milepost 307. Turn right (west) into camping entrance and proceed .3 mile to parking near ranger station. Good to Know: dog-friendly, kid-friendly, historic, snow-free winter hike, practice Leave No Trace Principles.
Dosewallips State Park is located along Highway 101 on the eastern edge of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. The park lies within the tiny town of Brinnon. LENGTH. 2.5 mile loop when hiking the Steam Donkey and Maple Valley Trails, with shorter and longer options possible. DIFFICULTY.
With a few stunning river views, incredible forests, and side trips to glaciers and a bear-filled, Enchanted Valley, the West Fork Dosewallips Trail is considered one of the classic backpacking destinations in Olympic National Park.
