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Enchanted Valley
Washington
Much like the name suggests, this hike is like something straight out of a storybook. You'll pass along spindly bridges that straddle the Quinault River - along which riverbanks are packed with quartz crystals - and wind between enormous, moss-draped trees while elk wander in the distance. Those who venture deep enough will stumble upon the Enchanted Valley Chalet, an emergency shelter for travellers caught in treacherous conditions and a fantastic location from which to watch the moonlight reflecting off the surrounding cliff walls.