The Elwha River Trail joins the Humes Ranch Trail and Rica Canyon Trail to form a varied loop through lowland forests, open meadows, river bottomlands, and historic cabin sites.

Mist from the river led settlers to believe there was a geyser in the area (there was not)

Roosevelt Elk bulls reach sexual maturity after 3-4 years and average 700 - 1100 lbs

Columbine derive their name from the Latin 'Columbina', which means dove-like

A healthy black bear grazes in the Humes Ranch Meadow

Michael's Cabin pre-dates the eponymous occupant, who lived here from the late 20s to 30s

The Elwha River is forced through this narrow slot in Rica Canyon

The Elwha River Trail passes through lowland and montane forests en route to Low Divide

Actively growing fungi are usually restricted to relatively moist (or humid) environments

Black bear den within the Elwha Valley then meander throughout the park before returning to Elwha for the winter

Elk are frequently seen on the sand bars of Geyser Valley

Bluffs over the river make ideal campsites on the Humes Ranch Loop

Humes Cabin

The Geyser Valley Trail traces the Elwha River through lush bottomlands