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Goblin's Gate
A 20-foot wide gorge on the Elwha River is known as the Goblin's Gate.
Plan Around Goblin's Gate
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Goblin's Gate Details
The Elwha River narrows to a 20-foot wide gorge known as the Goblin's Gate just before it reaches Rica Canyon. Early explorers thought the channel resembled the mouth of a monster sucking the river water downstream. You can see Goblin's Gate by hiking the Geyser Valley Trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
North Side
Nearby Parks Around Goblin's Gate
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Goblin's Gate
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0.7 mi away
Geyser Valley Loop
A 6-mile loop trail beginning at the end of the Whiskey Bend Road.
0.9 mi away
Appleton Pass/Boulder Lake Trailhead
A small parking lot is located at the end of Olympic Hot Springs Road.
0.9 mi away
Whiskey Bend Trailhead
A pit toilet is located at the trailhead parking area.
1.5 mi away
Humes Ranch Homestead
The 2.5-mile Humes Ranch Loop Trail leads to this historic homestead.
1.5 mi away
Humes Ranch Loop Trail
The historic Humes Ranch was a homestead founded by some of the earliest settlers along the Elwha River.
