The South Fork of the Hoh River is a seldom visited part of the greater Hoh Rainforest. This 8 mile roundtrip hike leads visitors down the south fork of the Hoh River through an ancient old growth rainforest know for towering fir, spruce and cedar trees. Views of Hoh Peak are realized near the trail's terminus and access to the Hoh River can be found throughout the hike.

The South Fork Hoh Trail leads through an old growth forest with trees exceeding 300' in height

The Hoh Rainforest is ranked among the top ten quietest places on earth

Fallen giants on the South Fork Hoh Trail give perspective on the size of the Rainforest

Hoh Peak (5,570') can be seen from the terminus of the South Fork Hoh trail

A group of Roosevelt Elk feed off trail near the Hoh River

A Roosevelt Elk hides in the dense understory of the South Fork Hoh Trail

The trail starts outside of the park, reaching the NPS Boundary at .5 miles

The Hoh Rainforest is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet

Fresh black bear scat on the South Fork Hoh Trail