Enchanted Valley-Hiking Washington Trails- Episode 4- Detailed Trail Review

[@garyshellgren9662]

This was my first overnight backpacking trip with my father back in the summer of 1964 when I was ten years old. On the return hike back to the car, I awoke a black bear sleeping on top of a giant windfall tree (crossing above the trail), as I walked underneath it. Both parties were startled and the bear ran down to the end of the windfall log. Dad advised me to keep walking. This is the closest I have come to a black bear - too close for comfort! The magnificence of Enchanted Valley is timeless. Thanks for hiking me down memory lane! Happy trails.

[@ronridenour5285]

Thank you for showing the long version of this video. Have always enjoyed it. It's right up my "valley"...lol

[@DavidKing-cf3bv]

As I live in Port Townsend I like to browse videos of hiking in the Olympics. Guess what - I'm in this one at 3:23. I crossed Pyrites Creek with you. I'm the one in the broad brimmed Tilly hat. I went all the way to the Valley that day to camp and came out the next day. Skipped the rain. My pics here: www.flickr.com/gp/ptlatehiker/Z67rjL - [first hike] You guys are in one of them.

[@dontask8979]

Something nobody mentions on these videos, is you drive right buy the world's largest spruce tree. I think that walk is 2/10 of a mile.

[@MajorBurns]

Like#58! I also did this trip also and found it absolutely "enchanting" Ran into a few bears on the trail within 10 feet and also a few heards of elk. Best place I can think of considering no elevation. Coming from Michigan where right now I'm sitting a 660ft above sealevel. Cheer brother Burns

[@willardwooten9582]

I earn my 50 mile patch in BSA starting at Staircase then Enchanted Valley to Blue Glacier and out at Lake Quinault back in the mid 60s. Can you imagine the equipment we used for 7 days , nothing was light back then.

[@vincenzo3292]

You guys eat real good. I would take typical climber's food - pasta and tuna fish, instant oatmeal, that sort of stuff. Mt. Anderson is a definite destination. You can camp at the glacier tarn/lake. If you are a climber, head over Flypaper pass (it gets to real dicy much after June) onto the north side. It is a beautiful backcountry there. If you are so inclined, you can drop into 1000 acre meadow and head out the Dose.

[@OutsideAndStuff]

Enchanted Valley is very high on my list. I was thinking about going there last year for 4th of July, but most of the closer spots were off limits due to bears approaching humans. We opted for High Divide.

[@cameronfergsuon6018]

Enjoyed watching the video. Beautiful hike.

[@kendallkyle585]

Very nice video. I really enjoyed it. Well done!

[@vmoregon]

Loving the addition of time-lapse. Great video keep it up!

[@OregonExploration]

vmoregon I have only touched the surface to lime-laspe. It seems there is much to learn in that field. Did a bunch of filming this summer. Now the editing begins.

[@vmoregon]

Oregon Exploration Yeah it can get pretty technical. I spent a week in the san juan mountains in colorado this summer and i got to work on some time-lapse video.

[@liamboggs]

awesome video. wanna check it out in two weeks myself

[@stinshady]

Cool video. Thanks for posting it.

[@obiwanaboneu9759]

Awsome. can't wait to tackle this. also, what is the song? I've heard this song before but I can't remember the name.

[@TomsBackwoods]

excellent Job guys!

[@OregonExploration]

TomsBackwoods Thanks for watching Tom!

[@JayHill615]

How difficult is it to reach the valley in one day. 13 miles. Is this a stretch?

[@OregonExploration]

Doable, but it is a long haul. I went in early may so the sun light was limited. It was just nice to relax 3/4 the way there. Do it though!

[@jomoland]

Beautiful spot!

[@trwent]

I believe that your listed elevation for Chimney Peak is incorrect. My map says 6911 feet.

[@paulkysar6207]

Looking at your camp setup, nice. Would you share a gear list? And how heavy your pack is. I have been working on getting my wife to go on an overnight hike with me. I have 1 chance to make it go right or it will never happen again. I am the typical ensensitve male, don't think of the comfort items.

[@FILMANDGAMES]

wonderful nature

[@dontask8979]

Have you ever returned ?

[@chuckfarlie1709]

Great video! Do you need reservation? I called the ranger station the other day and was told you do not need to make reservations or a permit for this trail . If you could help with this that would be great, as we are thinking of going in late june. Thanks,

[@williamhoen]

I know sometimes they have required reservations. But it sounds like that may have changed. If the Ranger Station says it is okay go for it. You will just need to purchase a pass at the station.

[@Sasqmoto]

Awesome video, where did they move the Chalet? Please check out my Olympic Forest video. Thanks

[@GER0E]

13.5 miles takes 2-3 days?

[@dontask8979]

Its actually 13.5 one way.