This route leads through subalpine mountain scenery for nearly nine miles from the head of the West Fork Dosewallips River to the head of the Duckabush River. It is accessible from the Quinault River Trail, West Fork Dosewallips Trail or the Duckabush Trail. No matter how you reach this trail it takes several miles as this track lies deep within the southeastern Olympics.

Begin this hike two miles west of Anderson Pass on the Enchanted Valley Trail. The track strikes southward into the White Creek Valley, climbing the northern base of White Mountain. It quickly turns westward contouring the mountain for a short distance before crossing White Creek. On the western side of the creek the trail turns sharply southward and parallels the creek as it climbs steeply for a quarter mile to an opening in the forest. From this opening Mt. Anderson and its large glaciers dominate the views northward.

The trail turns abruptly northwestward from this clearing and contours the mountain for a quarter mile at a relatively level grade. It then turns southward and climbs 500 feet in the next quarter mile. From this point the trail remains relatively level as it traverses the western slopes of Overlook Peak. The trail follows tree line as it leads across these slopes entering forest then meadow and crossing a few steep scree slopes.

Looking to the west (left) you'll notice the Burke Range on the opposite side of the Quinault River valley. Approximately two miles from O'Neil Pass the trail leaves the forest to traverse around a large basin. From this treeless basin are excellent views of O'Neil Peak, 5,560 feet, to the south. The trail turns westward again and skirts the southwestern ridge of Overlook Peak before beginning the final ascent to O'Neil Pass. The trail climbs nearly 400 feet in this last ascent and reaches O'Neil Pass lying between Overlook Peak, to the north, and Mt. Duckabush, to the south.

Directions from Duckabush Road: Drive south on Highway 101 3.5 miles to Duckabush River Road, number 2510. Turn westward (left) on to Duckabush River Road and travel 6 miles through private then National Forest land to a road junction. Turn right at this junction and follow the road .01 miles to the Duckabush Trailhead. Road 2530 leads to the left at this junction.

Directions from Dosewallips: Drive north on Highway 101 to Dosewallips River Road, number 2610. Turn westward (left) on to Dosewallips River Road and travel 15 miles to the ranger station and trailhead. The last portion of the road is narrow and steep. It may be slippery when wet.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Mid-July through Mid-October (NOTE: Snow may cover the trail at higher elevations during the Fall and Spring.) .

East Fork Quinault - This route follows the East Fork Quinault drainage northward to Anderson Pass. The climb is moderate for the first 13 miles to Enchanted Valley then ascends steeply to Anderson Pass.

West Fork Dosewallips - The trail through the West Fork Dosewallips River valley leads ten and a half miles westward from the Main Fork Dosewallips River to the summit of Anderson Pass.