Goblins Gate, Canyon at Elwha River in Clallam County, United States
The Goblins Gate forms a narrow gorge with a width of 20 feet where the Elwha River makes a right angle turn through stone walls.
Members of the Seattle Press Expedition named this location during their exploration of the Olympic Peninsula between 1889 and 1890.
Native American communities utilized the resources of the Elwha River and surrounding landscapes for generations before European settlement.
The canyon remains accessible through a 1.7-mile trail starting from the Whiskey Bend trailhead within Olympic National Park.
The river channel resembles two medieval castle gates where water flows through a cliffside opening in the Rica Canyon.
Location: Clallam County
GPS coordinates: 47.95610,-123.57500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:56
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