![]() ![]() Spruce Bottom Camp is perched above a large bend in the river.Ĭontinue 0.2mi/0.3km past the camp to enter a sublime stand of red alder that creates a swooping tunnel of trees before turning around. The trail eventually joins back up with the delightful Queets River with wonderful vantages both above the river and right alongside. Just before you cross over Coal Creek, an old rough trail takes you to what was the largest living Douglas fir in the world. A large, grassy meadow has remains of an old homestead at its northern end. Ferns of many varieties are strewn about the forest floor while moss grows everywhere and hangs like lace from giant maples. ![]() The lush forest is a collection of seemingly unlimited plant species. The trail is easy traveling from here as it cruises through the rain forest. (This ford can be particularly dangerous in the spring, so wait until the water level has gone down in summer before attempting.) Stay to the right, crossing each river individually above the confluence, then follow the bank downstream on the far side of the Queets River to find the trail (don’t be fooled by the dry gravel beds). The trail drops down to the gravel bars at the confluence of the Sams and Queets Rivers. Start at the signed trail for the Sams Loop Trail and take a left at the first junction. Mammoth trees and a fantastic river with very few visitors make this rain forest a true delight. ![]()
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