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Irely Lake Trail

Olympic National ParkQuinaultGoal trailNot yet hiked

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Route info

Length
2.4 mi
Type
Out-and-Back
Difficulty
Easy
Route gain
145 ft
Dogs
Not Allowed

Published figures from the park, the forest, WTA or AllTrails. "Route gain" is for a popular WTA hike that uses this trail, so it may cover more or less than the trail itself.

Season & conditions

For reference
Seasonal access
No info yet
Passes & permits
NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: America the Beautiful Pass; Permit: No
Trail status
Aside from a few muddy sections of trail, this trail has been brushed recently and is in good shape The bridge over the creek leading to Irely Lake has been fixed and is now usable as of 10/2024 Closed to stock (NPS, updated 9/29/26)
Road
Temporary bridge at MP14 North Shore Rd removed 10/22/26: Graves Creek TH only via South Shore Rd; North Fork TH only via North Shore Rd (NPS)

Conditions change fast, and these notes may be out of date. Check official sources before you go: NPS Olympic trail & road conditions.

Sources: nps.gov 1 · nps.gov 2 · nps.gov 3 · wta.org

Finding the trailhead

Trailhead
Irely Lake Trailhead
Access
Paved road to Quinault Rain Forest trailhead
Road
Temporary bridge at MP14 North Shore Rd removed 10/22/26: Graves Creek TH only via South Shore Rd; North Fork TH only via North Shore Rd (NPS)
Pass
NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: America the Beautiful Pass

Directions to trailhead

From public park, forest and WTA info. Roads and access change, so check before you go.

Official source

National Park Service

Map

Public trail lineParkForest
USGS The National Map · NPS · USFS

Public trail line from park and forest GIS data. My GPS track replaces it after I hike it.