Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Enchanted Valley Chalet is a 27-mile out-and-back through Olympic rainforest, permits required, doable as a long day or overnight.
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The Enchanted Valley Chalet hike follows the East Fork of the Quinault River 13.5 miles into Olympic National Park, gaining elevation gradually through old-growth rainforest and over high bridges. The full out-and-back is 27 miles. You need a wilderness permit, which are competitive in summer. Most people backpack it over two or three days, though strong hikers can day-hike it if they start early. The trail is well-maintained but remote. Expect creek crossings, possible bear encounters, and weather shifts. The chalet itself sits in a massive glacial valley below Anderson Glacier. Plan ahead for permits and be ready for solitude once you leave the trailhead.
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Enchanted Valley Chalet is a 27-mile out-and-back through Olympic rainforest, permits required, doable as a long day or overnight.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
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* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
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* Guide: hikingguy.com/hikes/enchanted-valley-chalet
* Website: hikingguy.com
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The Enchanted Valley Chalet hike follows the East Fork of the Quinault River 13.5 miles into Olympic National Park, gaining elevation gradually through old-growth rainforest and over high bridges. The full out-and-back is 27 miles. You need a wilderness permit, which are competitive in summer. Most people backpack it over two or three days, though strong hikers can day-hike it if they start early. The trail is well-maintained but remote. Expect creek crossings, possible bear encounters, and weather shifts. The chalet itself sits in a massive glacial valley below Anderson Glacier. Plan ahead for permits and be ready for solitude once you leave the trailhead.
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