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Murhut Falls Trail in Brinnon

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This magical Olympic National Forest trail in the Duckabush Recreation Area is just 1.4 miles in length, but it takes you into another world. It leads to a very high woodland waterfall that will captivate photographers and hikers with it’s beauty and thundering power. The 130-foot-tall waterfall spills over the top of the highest ledge, drops, then levels off in a plunge pool, and then hurtles down again to steam and settle down again in the valley below.

One section of the 130-foot tall Murhut Falls
One section of the 130-foot tall Murhut Falls

This is a great hike for a hot summer day with it’s cool canyon breezes, shade, and spray to cool you. The trail was once a logging road, which has recovered nicely from those days. In spring huge native rhododendrons and tiny umbrella ferns bloom along the shady trail.
The drive out to the trailhead is not too steep but the road may have many deep potholes. Go slow! No toilet or drinking water at the trailhead.
CAUTION: Trail is very narrow and has a steep plunge off one side down to the steep canyon below! Hold on to children’s hands here. Pets on leash only.
For more information and good directions, click on this official park info (PDF)

Also visit the Murhut Falls page on GORP website.
Or at Trails.com: http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGW049-160

Terrace Loop hike along Dosewallips River in Brinnon

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Terrace Loop hike is 1.5  long. This trail begins and ends 100 yards from the Dosewallips Ranger Station on the Dosewallips River trail. The beautiful Dosewallips River is accessible along this 1.5 mile trail.

Beautiful Dosewallips River Valley
Beautiful Dosewallips River Valley

Side note: Dosewallips Road is washed out and is closed further along the road, approx. 5 miles from the park boundary.
Directions to the Ranger Station and Trailhead: From Brinnon, Drive north on Highway 101 to Dosewallips River Road, number 2610. Turn westward (left) on to Dosewallips River Road and travel 15 miles to the ranger station and trailhead. The last portion of the road is narrow and steep. It may be slippery when wet.
The full Dosewallips River Trail starts at the same place. The full hike is strenuous and is 14 miles long, for a much more advanced outing! More info about the full trail: http://trails.gorp.com/Main-Fork-Dosewallips-6386
Dosewallips State Park is a 425-acre, year-round camping park with saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal and freshwater shoreline on either side of the Dosewallips River. See more information about this amazing place on it’s official web page:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Dosewallips

Indian George Creek Estuarine Restoration Site

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Indian George Creek Estuarine Restoration Site

View to East Quilcene from Indian George Beach

Great for picnics and splashing in the bay! Very close to downtown Quilcene. Paved parking and a public toilet are available here at Indian George Creek Beach, but the real attractions are sandy shores and lovely views across the clear waters of Quilcene Bay over to wooded East Quilcene and the Toandos peninsula beyond. Bring a picnic and blanket or towel.
Take Linger Longer Road east from HWY 101 in Quilcene, and follow south for 1.25 miles to access the two Indian George Creek parking areas on the beach side of the road. VIEW A MAP.
Industrial use and erosion threatened to degrade this lovely shore so a restoration project now protects the environment and allows public access. The Quilcene Marina and shellfish nurseries are just farther down Linger Longer road, for more exploring.
Indian George Beach Facility

Point Whitney Beach and Shellfish Lab

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Point Whitney Beach and Shellfish Lab
Enjoy the gorgeous views and stroll the shore at this very pretty and secluded beach. The public tidelands offer oyster and clam gathering and relaxation too!

Located at 1000 Point Whitney Road, Brinnon. (Highway 101 and Bee Mill Road). VIEW A MAP.

Facilities at Point Whitney

Dabob Bay Cottage

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Dabob Bay Cottage
Rick and Julie Olsen, Owners
840 Piper Road
POB 745 Quilcene, WA 98376
Email: squeedunkrez@hotmail.com
http://www.dabobbaycottage.com

Dabob Bay Cottage

Dabob Bay Cottage is a vacation rental that sleeps 4, and has an optional bunkhouse for larger groups. It is centrally located so that you can use it for a base to enjoy the many festivals and activities in the area.

Fall asleep to the gentle whisper of the nearby creek and awaken to beautiful sunrises over Dabob Bay. 1 mile of private beach, where you can launch your kayaks, canoes or boats up to 18 feet, beach comb, swim, snorkel, scuba dive, or relax and watch otters, seals, and raccoons play on the beach and in pristine Dabob Bay.

No pets or smoking  please. Visit our website for rates and details.

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