Take A Meandering Path Through A Fairytale Forest In Washington To Some Rushing Rapids
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Jessica Wick
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If you need to fall in love with Washington all over again, just get lost in nature. Not only are our hiking trails second to none, our scenery is incredibly diverse. Whether you want some fresh mountain air, an ocean breeze, or a quiet forest, you’ll find it here.
Olympic National Park is an enchanting wonderland, and the hikes are unreal. Staircase Rapids Loop is an underrated treasure, and the entire trek is breathtaking.
The loop trail is only 2.1 miles, and it's a fairly easy hike.
Being surrounded by mosses and ferns creates a very peaceful environment.
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You'll start by heading up the Staircase Rapids Nature Trail, then take the trail to the right and cross a suspension bridge to the the other side of the river.
The Skokomish is the largest river flowing into Hood Canal, with a significant part flowing through Olympic National Park.
Depending on the time of year, the water is sometimes startlingly blue.
Staircase Rapids is open all year, and the winters are fairly mellow and exceptionally gorgeous.
You'll appreciate Pacific Northwest life even more after this experience.
Have you ever explored Staircase Rapids? It’s one of many fantastic places to explore on the Olympic Peninsula loop.
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Staircase Rapids, Washington 98548, USA