trails
The Lake Crescent area is
offers a number of trails
none more steeped
in that the Spruce
Railroad Trail,
which was built
as a working
railway during
World War I. This
trail was going to
be used to transport
Spruce trees to Port
Angeles to build airplanes
Lake Crescent Lodge
during the war. However, before the railway
was completed, the war ended and the
forest was not harvested. The trail is long,
but flat, making it perfect for the family
in nearly any weather. It is almost 8 miles
round trip, but it is one of the few trails
in any National Park that allows dogs and
bikes.
On the
Spruce Railroad Trail, one can
see many things, ranging from scenic views
and railroad tunnels to deep swimming
holes and abandoned telegraph poles. One
main highlight of the trail, aside from the
gorgeous lake and trail tunnels, is Devil's
Punchbowl. During warm weather, Devil's
