March 4th, 2010

Morning found me on the edge of the Quinault river, with another sunny day awaiting. The hike continued from here for another hour, before crossing an old wooden gate and entering Enchanted Valley. On the way I passed a very large root - one of many fallen old growths. The valley opens up to reveal high snow covered mountain tops and hundreds of waterfalls spilling off the melting snow. I passed herds of elk, before finally making it to the Chateau. Leon a ranger is staying here and I've taken the liberty of spend the night indoors in a shelter. It's been a beautiful quiet day...