Hike the Cedar Loop Trail

Quinault, Washington

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Distance

3.9 miles

Elevation Gain

200 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Scenic trail just outside of Olympic National Park.

The Cedar Loop Trail is a 3.9 mile hike through the Quinault National Recreation Trail System, just outside of Olympic National Park. The trail winds around Lake Quinault's shoreline, featuring beautiful old growth Sitka spruce and Western Hemlocks. The trail also features a waterfall.

The trail is extremely scenic and parts include an extensive boardwalk system to go over bogs and marshy areas. This trail is good for beginning hikers.

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