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Olympic National Park hiking guide

Maple Glade Nature Trail

A 0.4-mile loop with 32 ft of climbing in Lake Quinault, rated easy.

Maple Glade Nature Trail, Olympic National Park
Photo: NPS/E. Goode

Key facts

Length
0.4 mi (0.7 km)
Elevation gain
32 ft (10 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Lake Quinault
Highest point
226 ft
Lowest point
215 ft

About Maple Glade Nature Trail

This short loop winds through a lush rainforest, featuring moss-covered bigleaf maple trees and tranquil stream channels. The trail is ideal for families and offers an immersive experience with its moss-draped trees and vibrant greenery. It connects to the Kestner Homestead Trail for a longer exploration.

Route map

Route map of Maple Glade Nature Trail in Olympic National Park250 ftN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Maple Glade Nature Trail2002500.00.20.4Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 226 ftLow 215 ft
Elevation runs from 215 ft to 226 ft over 0.6 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Lake Quinault

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