The Bogachiel River Trail begins just west of Forks, WA in Bogachiel State Park, and runs 21.6 miles east to the Mink Lake Trail in Olympic NP. It follows the Bogachiel River through temperate rainforest up to a divisive ridge between the Bogachiel and Sol Duc river basins. The Bogachiel River Trail is a 'low maintenance priority' for the NPS, and conditions can vary widely. There are multiple creek fords, and some may be difficult or impassible at high water. The trail grade is easy - moderate, and best hiked May - September.

The Bogachiel River Trail climbs from 400' at the trailhead to 4,130' at the Mink Lake Trail junction

The Bogachiel River sees summer and winter Steelhead runs, with many gravel bars and open banks to fish from

The trail begins in a swath of tall red alders, which are the first trees to reclaim cut or disturbed areas

Hemlock, cedar and Douglas fir are larger and more numerous once across the Park boundary

The Bogachiel Rainforest supports abundant wildlife including bobcat, cougar, black bear, river otter and bald eagles

Witch's Butter - a bright orange fungi, clings to dead trees along the Bogachiel River

Sword ferns and red alder dominate the bottomlands of the Bogachiel Rainforest and give way to ancient hardwoods as the trail continues east

Just before the 3 mile mark, a rope is provided to cross a steep river headland - oft washed out due to inclement conditions

Tons of downfall and sediment form broad beaches within the Bogachiel River plain - playing home to herds of Roosevelt Elk