The Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S., located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. It includes 24 miles of low elevation forest along the Hoh River. The Hoh River valley was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers. The Hoh Rain Forest, pronounced "Hoe", earns its name from the ever-flowing Hoh River that carves its way from Mount Olympus towards the Pacific Coast. However, where the name originates, is up for debate. The word "Hoh" undoubtedly comes from Native American languages; possibly the Quileute word "Ohalet" which means "fast moving water" or "snow water." This particular archway of trees is on The Hall of Mosses Trail - an iconic loop, (1.4 mile) that takes you through old growth forest and features a grove of maples trees draped with abundant club moss.
Date Taken: | 06.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 09.2022 |
Photo Location: | Seattle, Washington, United States of America |
Camera: | ILCE-1 |
Copyright: | © Jim Guerard |