Enchanted Valley via East Fork Quinault River — Friday, Apr. 16, 1999

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

EAST FORK TRAIL, GRAVES CREEK TO ENCHANTED VALLEY: Last report 4/13/99. Patchy snow from Graves Creek Trailhead to Fire Creek. Solid snow above Fire Creek, with a small slide blocking the trail one mile above Fire Creek (3.5 miles). Snow depth at O'Neil Camp (6.5 miles) is approximately 4.5 feet. Snow Depth at Enchanted Valley (13 miles) is 8 to 9 feet. The suspension bridge below Enchanted Valley has collapsed due to snow load, hikers must ford the river. Stream crossings are extremely hazardous due to steep, tall snow banks; also watch for collapsing snow bridges over streams. The door to the emergency shelter in the Chalet is blocked by snow 17 feet deep and is NOT accessible. Expect muddy conditions below the snow line and windfall blocking the trail. Trail is closed to stock use by order of the Park Superintendent until further notice.