Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway - SR 112
Elwha River Viewpoint and Old Bridge, WA

This is a staggering view. Soon after turning onto SR 112, there is a pullout and viewpoint located along the canyon bluff above the rushing Elwha River. There are views into the canyon and of the Elwha River Bridge. Don't leave without crossing the bridge itself. Continuing west on SR 112, take Elwha River Road on the north side and cross the Elwha River on the old one-lane wooden bridge. There are spectacular views of the rushing river below.

Once the home to a famous run of Chinook Salmon (large enough that Native Americans used single skins as ceremonial robes), populations have been in decline since the development of hydroelectric dams at the turn of the century. Although the river's glacier-fed water and deep gorge remain remarkably scenic, salmon are not able to negotiate the dams to return to the upper reaches of the river.