Hike West Fork Dosewallips River Trail to Enchanted Valley, Olympic National Park, Washington

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The West Fork Dosewallips River Trail is a 30.3 mile out and back trail starting at Dosewallips Campground. Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from the trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail. Obtain your Wilderness camping permit through the Wilderness Information Center (WIC) in Port Angeles, year-round. Call (360)565-3100 for permits. River crossings: Most creeks have footlogs or bridges. The footbridge just above Diamond Meadow is out. Crossing of the West Fork at Honeymoon Meadows may be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy rain. Best Season: Low Elevations—April through October, sometimes year-round. High Elevations—early July through October. Permits/Reservations: Obtain permits by phone from the WIC in Port Angeles. No reservations needed. (360) 565-3100. Food Storage Method: Community bear wires are available at Dose Forks, Big Timber, Diamond Meadows, Honeymoon Meadows, Lacrosse Pass Trail Junction, and Anderson Shelter. Bear canisters are required in the Anderson Pass and Anderson Moraine area. Campsites: Dose Forks, Big Timber, Diamond Meadows, Honeymoon Meadows, Lacrosse Pass Junction, Anderson Shelter. Toilet Facilities: Pit toilets are located at Big Timber, Diamond Meadows, Honeymoon Meadows, and Anderson Shelter. In other areas, bury human waste 6-8" deep and at least 200 feet from campsites or water. Pack out your toilet paper. Water Source: West Fork Dosewallips River and tributary streams. There is very little water at Anderson Pass. Always boil, filter, or chemically treat your drinking water to prevent getting Giardia. Stock: Allowed. Stock groups must camp in designated stock camps located at Big Timber and Diamond Meadows.

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