After seeing the news about the Enchanted Valley Chalet in Olympic National Park, I took advantage of some sunny weather last weekend to hike out to see the old girl before she is gone. I've hiked through this area countless times, either as a destination, or on the way to somewhere else. Last Saturday, I hiked the East Fork Quinault trail as a 26-mile dayhike, moving fast and light.
It was a beautiful winter day for a hike, crisp and clear. I left Seattle at 4:00 a.m. to get to the trailhead early enough for our short winter days. Roosevelt elk are a common sight in the in the low valleys this time of year.
