Irely Lake Trailhead Put-in

At Highway 101 milepost 126 turn onto South Shore Road that runs along the south side of Lake Quinault. Drive 12.9 miles (pavement ends at 7.8 miles) to a junction at the Quinault River Bridge. Turn left, crossing over the bridge. Immediately turn right onto North Shore Road and drive 2.9 miles to the trailhead (elev. 475 ft) on the left. Parking is on the right with room for a dozen vehicles. From here hike 7 miles up 3100' to the drainage divide and from there hike off trail into the Tshletshy Creek watershed and a put-in where you find enough water for your boat.