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Olympic NP, Washington
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The Quinault Rain Forest is one of the wettest places in the contiguous United States, receiving an average of 12 feet of rain each year.
The forest is home to some of the largest specimens of Sitka spruce and Western red cedar in the world.
The forest is within the Olympic National Park, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 for its outstanding natural beauty and biodiversity.
The forest is a habitat for a variety of species, including Roosevelt elk, black bears, and the endangered northern spotted owl.
The trailhead provides access to old-growth forests that have remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.
The area is traditionally significant to the Quinault Indian Nation, who have lived in the region for centuries.
