Sam's River Loop
Flat 2.8-mile loop through temperate rain forest.
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Sam's River Loop Details
Flat 2.8-mile loop through temperate rain forest. Trail begins at the end of the Upper Queets Road. Storms have damaged this trail, so expect rough conditions.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.8 miles
Estimated time
75 min
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sam's River Loop
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0.5 mi away
Queets River Trail
The Queets River gained its name from a time when the Great Spirit waded across the river.
11.0 mi away
Lower & Upper Queets Valley Road
The Queets Valley was added to Olympic National Park in 1953 in order to preserve the entire Queets River Valley.
11.4 mi away
Quinault Big Cedar Trail
Travel .2 mile on the Quinault Big Cedar Trail to one of the worlds' largest Western Red Cedars.
11.5 mi away
North Shore Road
This road into the Quinault section of Olympic National Park runs about 15 miles from U.S. 101.
11.5 mi away
July Creek
Picnic tables and an accessible vault toilet are located near the lake.
