A Bizarre World That Challenges Your Imagination
Seattle’s Magic Forest 🌲 👣 Immersed in the Hoh Rainforest of Olympic National Park, you step into a green world 🌲 far from the hustle and bustle, filled with mystery. This is one of the few temperate rainforests on Earth, where over 14 feet of annual rainfall nurtures a dense and lush green canopy, showcasing nature’s masterpiece 🤩 🟢 Best Time to Visit: The Hoh Rainforest is accessible year-round, but for the most immersive experience, it’s recommended to visit from late spring to early autumn (May to September). During this period, there’s less rain, the weather is mild, and it’s perfect for hiking. Additionally, the summer sun filters through the dense canopy, creating a play of light and shadow that adds to the forest’s mystique and charm. 🟢 Ways to Explore: 🚶 Starting from the Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center, there are several hiking trails suitable for travelers with different levels of fitness and desires: ❶ Hoh River Trail: A longer trail, about 17.3 miles round trip. It takes you deep into the rainforest, ascending to the Blue Glacier. It’s challenging but offers a variety of scenery, truly immersing you in the vastness of the rainforest. ❷ Hall of Mosses Trail: A short 0.8-mile loop, perfect for families or those who don’t want to venture too far. This trail passes through the most spectacular moss-covered trees in the rainforest, offering a condensed experience of its essence. ❸ Spruce Nature Trail: This 1.2-mile trail is relatively flat and easy. It passes by the Hoh River, ideal for those who want to enjoy river and rainforest views on an easy hike. 🎫 Admission to the Hoh Rainforest: No separate entry ticket is needed; the entrance fee is $30 per vehicle. You can also purchase an American National Parks Annual Pass or an Olympic National Park Annual Pass for direct entry. The annual pass is$55. 🟢 Recommended One-Day Itinerary: Hall of Mosses Trail 👉🏻 Picnic Lunch at Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center 👉🏻 Spruce Nature Trail 👉🏻 Hoh River ⚠️ Tips for Visiting: 🔹 Navigate to “Hoh rainforest visitor center” to reach the parking lot directly. 🔹 The rainforest area is humid; wear non-slip and waterproof hiking shoes. Carry a raincoat and extra clothes. 🔹 Bring plenty of water and energy-boosting snacks like nuts and energy bars to keep your energy up. 🔹 Check the electronic map on the official website 🗺 or pick up a paper map on site. #Seattle #OlympicNationalParkSeattle #SeattleTravel #SeattleTouristSpots #SeattleSurroundings #SeattleLife #OlympicForestPark #OlympicNationalPark