The Enchanted Valley Chalet was at risk of falling into the East Fork Quinault River. A move was necessary to save the historic building from a migrating river channel. The unpredictable flow of water compromising the foundation of this structure.
So in the summer months, the powers that be moved the building to a temporary home and prolonged the life of the chalet.
Conditions of the camping trip: Rain, freezing fog and lots of wet.
Cold and wet night
Morning
East Fork Quinault River
More about the Enchanted Valley Chalet
Update from a trip during February: The Chalet foundation is now in the East Fork Quinault River. West and south facing concrete fell into the river; caused by undercutting. Total basework still intact roughly two thirds. This is a big change in the last 2 months.
Updated by Barefoot Jake in 2025
So in the summer months, the powers that be moved the building to a temporary home and prolonged the life of the chalet.
Conditions of the camping trip: Rain, freezing fog and lots of wet.
More about the Enchanted Valley Chalet
Update from a trip during February: The Chalet foundation is now in the East Fork Quinault River. West and south facing concrete fell into the river; caused by undercutting. Total basework still intact roughly two thirds. This is a big change in the last 2 months.
Updated by Barefoot Jake in 2025