Visiting the Hoh Rain Forest - Olympic National Park (U.S. National ...
The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of the park's most popular destinations. The Hoh lies on the west side of Olympic National Park, about a two-hour drive from Port Angeles and under an hour from Forks.
Temperate Rain Forest - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park …
2023年11月12日 · Drenched in over 12 feet of rain a year, Olympic's west side valleys flourish with North America's best remaining examples of temperate rain forest. Giant western hemlocks, Douglas-firs and Sitka spruce trees dominate the landscape while ferns and …
Temperate Rain Forests - U.S. National Park Service
2020年9月6日 · The lush forests in the Quinault, Queets, Hoh, and Bogachiel valleys are some of the most spectacular examples of primeval temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states. These rain forests once stretched from southern Oregon to southeast Alaska, but little remains outside of protected areas.
Discover Olympic's Diverse Wilderness - U.S. National Park Service
2024年10月15日 · With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over ...
Hoh Rain Forest Area Brochure - Olympic National Park (U.S.
Mild winters, cool summers and up to 12 feet of annual precipitation produce the giant conifers that dominate this rain forest, one of the most spectacular examples of temperate rain forest in the world.
Natural Features & Ecosystems - Olympic National Park (U.S.
Olympic National Park was established in 1938 in part to preserve some of Washington's quickly disappearing primeval forests. Now the park protects one of the largest remaining blocks of old growth forest and temperate rain forest in the lower 48 states.
Visiting Quinault - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Stream reflections in the Quinault Rain Forest. NPS Photo. Location: The Quinault Valley is a wilderness gateway to alpine meadows, jeweled lakes and ice-carved peaks. For shorter visits, the valley has a scenic loop drive and short trails through temperate rain forest in both Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest.
Visiting in Summer - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park …
Here are some tips for visiting Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest, two of the park's most popular summer destinations. Visiting Hurricane Ridge When to Visit
Visitor Centers - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Hoh Rain Forest, approximately 31 miles south of Forks off Highway 101 18113 Upper Hoh Rd., Forks, WA 98331 Phone: (360) 565-3000. Closed December 2024 - February 2025. Open daily in summer, 9 am - 5 pm. Reduced operating hours in fall/winter/spring (visit Alerts & Conditions for updates).
Plan Your Visit - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年11月12日 · Try to sample destinations within each of the park's major ecosystems: subalpine, coast, temperate rain forest, and lowland forest. Check the park calendar and newspaper for current information and schedule of programs.