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Colonel Bob has it's own wilderness area and a hiking trail to the summit. The hike is a bit of a drive for most people so the Bob doesn't get a whole bunch of visitors. There is a network of trails in the area. Two access points will get you on the trail to the summit. The lower and longer one is accessed off the paved road near Lake Quinault so it sees more visitors. The trail is all rain forest so no distant views until you reach the summit where there is nothing but huge views.

Colonel Bob

Distance: 7 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,200 feet
Summit Elevation: 4,492 feet
Access Rating: 1
Take Highway 101 to the intersection with the South Shore Lake Quinault Road. Follow it for approximately 6 miles to a sign saying "Colonel Bob Trail" (No. 851).
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Hike up the trail through thick forest. The Colonel Bob trail does go over a ridge and descend a bit before reaching Pete's Creek trail. I believe this is where the shelter was at but I'm not remembering exactly. Then the trail climbs to some wooded meadows that are nice before the final climb to the summit.
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Dozer at the shelter
Looking down Petes Creek
Around 3500 feet
Packing up from a night in the shelter
Lake Quinault near the trailhead
Cooking on the summit
On the trail
View to Lake Quinault
Mount Olympus
Views
Nearby summit