Hoh Rainforest
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is the Hoh Rainforest and where to find it?
This is one of the largest temperate rain forests in the US - wet, mossy and very green. It is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the state of Washington, as part of the Olympic National Park.
Why is everything always wet here?
Because about 129 inches (more than 3 meters) of precipitation falls per year, it is one of the rainiest places in the country. It rains heaviest in January and November, so an umbrella is not an accessory here, but a necessity.
When is the best time to go?
In summer, from June to August - then it is driest and warmest. But the word "driest" here is relative: rain can fall at any time of the year.
What to see on the spot?
Two short trails do the trick: Hall of Mosses (0.8 miles) leads past moss-draped maples, and Spruce Nature Trail (1.2 miles) introduces native trees. Sithian spruces and western cypresses here reach more than 90 meters in height.
Who can you meet and what else is interesting about the forest?
Roosevelt elk, black-tailed deer, black bears and spotted owls live in the thickets. And here is the monument "One square inch of silence" - a point that was declared one of the quietest in the country.
