Short uneven grades on both trails. Both are excellent examples of rain forests with dense lush vegetation. Elk and deer are sometimes seen in the area. There is also a paved .25 mile mini trail . Kalaloch Short beach trails lead from U.S. 101 to sections of beach.
Ruby Beach is the northern most trail with six other trails to the south.
Each beach is distinct. Queets The Sams River Loop Trail is three miles in length and can be started at the Queets Ranger Station or the trailhead one mile east of the station. The trail passes both the Queets and Sams Rivers as well as through former homestead meadows. Elk are often seen early morning or late evening in the meadows. Across the bridge from the Quinault Ranger Station.