Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Enchanted Valley

Classic WA backpack! This trail is long, but minimal elevation gain.  The scenery is lush greenery following the East fork Quinault River.  We will camp at Pyrites camp x 2 nights and walk into Enchanted Valley on the second day. Enchanted valley is idyllic, often with water cascading down surrounding mountains.  Pyrites camp has a bear hang!

Day 1 hike to Pyrites and set up camp.  9.5miles

Day 2 hike to Enchanted Valley and back to Pyrites 8 miles.  If the weather is fine, option to hike beyond the chalet.

Day 3 hike out. 

This backpack is open to intro to backpacking students, then opens to general mountaineers members on ________________.  Basic backpacking badge required/Intro to backpacking student/or communication with leader required.

cost-backcountry permit fee x 2 nights. 

TBD based on where we are all coming from, otherwise Graves creek trailhead 1000.  There is a campground right before the trailhead if you'd like to spend the night and not drive in the am.

Also, this trip is dependent on permits and road conditions (2025 had a road wash out with a temporary fix.  Need to be able to get to the trailhead)