Humes Ranch Loop Trail
The historic Humes Ranch was a homestead founded by some of the earliest settlers along the Elwha River.
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Humes Ranch Loop Trail Details
The historic Humes Ranch was a homestead founded by some of the earliest settlers along the Elwha River. The Humes brothers arrived in the early 1900s while en route to the Klondike and the gold that supposedly awaited them. The homestead, which is slowly undergoing restoration and reconstruction, is still visible, marked by the old cabins and the abundant fruit trees in Geyser Valley. This popular trail walks high above the Elwha River, traveling through the old homestead site, a fire-ravaged hillside, meadows, and lowland river valleys rife with salal, vine maple, huckleberries, deer, and elk.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.5 miles
Estimated time
1.25 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Humes Ranch Loop Trail
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Humes Ranch Homestead
The 2.5-mile Humes Ranch Loop Trail leads to this historic homestead.
1.5 mi away
Goblin's Gate
A 20-foot wide gorge on the Elwha River is known as the Goblin's Gate.
1.9 mi away
Geyser Valley Loop
A 6-mile loop trail beginning at the end of the Whiskey Bend Road.
2.1 mi away
Hurricane Ridge Picnic Area B
One mile beyond the visitor center, this picnic are has restrooms, water and paved trails to tables.
2.2 mi away
Hurricane Ridge Picnic Area A
One mile beyond the visitor center, this picnic area has restrooms, water and paved trails to tables.
