Hiking is a wonderful way to breathe in fresh air, get some great exercise, and enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty of our state. And while plenty of our nature trails will take you 10 miles into the forest (and take up your entire day), one of Washington’s most beloved trails happens to be a mere mile in length. If you’ve never been to the Evergreen State’s temperate rain forest, The Hoh, make this the year you check it out.

The Hoh Rain Forest is located in Olympic National Park, and it stays lush and green thanks to its 14 foot annual rainfall.
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The Hoh's unique ecosystem has remained unchanged for thousands of years.
The Hall of Mosses Trail is located near the town of Forks.
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The path is well-marked and easy to find, ad needless to say, it stays pretty popular.
This is a trail that even a total novice could master.
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You probably won't break a sweat on this mile-long adventure, but you will feel like you'e in an enchanted forest.

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The forest along the trail is filled with old temperate trees covered in green and brown moss.
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You'll see a lot of Sitka Spruce as well as Western Hemlock, which happens to be our official state tree. state
This trail may be short, but you should allow yourself an hour to take it all in.
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You'll want to stop and take pictures, relax, or just marvel at the otherworldly beauty.
The Hoh Rain Forest is considered one of Washington's Seven Wonders.
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The drastically different landscapes on the Olympic Peninsula make it a fun place to visit, but The Hoh is what really sets it apart from the rest.

Have you ever hiked the Hall of Mosses? It’s one of many must-see spots on the Olympic Peninsula.

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