The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of the park's most popular destinations. The Hoh Rain Forest is located in the stretch of the Pacific Northwest rainforest which once spanned the Pacific coast from southeastern Alaska to the central coast of California. Mosses and ferns that blanket the surfaces add another dimension to the enchantment of the rainforest. The result is a lush, green canopy of both coniferous and deciduous species. Throughout the winter season, rain falls frequently in the Hoh Rain Forest, contributing to the yearly average of 140 inches (3.55 meters) of precipitation each year. Regardless of the name, there's no question as to the allure that draws visitors back to the rainforest year after year. A third consideration claims that the word "Hoh" translates to "man with quarreling wives." What the actual history behind the name is appears to be lost to time. Other explanations state that the Quinault word "Qu," meaning "boundary," could be the root of the name as a river as massive as the Hoh certainly forms a formidable boundary across the landscape. The word "Hoh" undoubtedly comes from Native American languages possibly the Quileute word "Ohalet" which means "fast moving water" or "snow water." Since the river itself forms from glacial runoff, that origin seems straightfoward. However, where the name originates, is up for debate. The Hoh Rain Forest, pronounced "Hoe", earns its name from the ever-flowing Hoh River that carves its way from Mount Olympus towards the Pacific Coast. Glen Alpine Falls, Lily Lake, and trails to Desolation Wilderness are a short hike up the road, and the Angora Lakes lie just over a ridge.Green dominates the scenery of the rainforest from mosses to ferns Fallen Leaf Lake is a secluded, charming community, with unparalleled, out-the-door access to the lake and hiking trails. The cabin is part of the Fallen Leaf Lake HOA which maintains parking areas, common spaces and picnic area, a private swim dock, and beach. A Ski Centurion water-ski boat and three top-ride kayaks are included in the sale. The cabin is sold furnished with some exclusions. The other half of the basement is unfinished, and is used as winter storage for outdoor furniture and kayaks. The full basement features a wine cellar, a custom cedar dry sauna with adjacent cold shower, a laundry area, a generous custom-racked storage area for wetsuits, life vests, kayak paddles, water skis, wakeboards, and boating tube (all included), chairs for the swim dock, and a wall of storage cabinets. Two other bedrooms and a full bath are also located upstairs. The primary bedroom features a separate sink area, two large closets, a built-in dresser topped with bookshelves, and a bay window with a spectacular view over the lake. The hall landing window provides a magnificent view of nearby Cathedral Peak, which towers over the lake. The upstairs has a spacious hall landing, a built-in bench seat/bed, and an under-eaves children's clubhouse with a speak-easy window. The manzanita stair rail to the upper floor was custom-built to echo the staircase at the historic original lodge at Stanford Sierra Camp down the road. The office alcove has a peaceful view of the grounds a separate built-in window seat can serve as a guest bed. Also on the first floor is a full bath and a large bedroom which functions as a TV room (with built-in TV cabinet), office, and guest room. The living area features an efficient wood-burning stone fireplace and custom built-in shelves for games and books. Waterworks faucets and fittings, Rocky Mountain Hardware and Nanz door handles and knobs, and custom Hammerton lighting are used throughout the home. The kitchen features Wolf, Subzero, and Miele appliances. Stairs from the deck provide quick, direct access to the Marina, store, and shoreline. The beamed dining/living area has spectacular views out over the lake, and opens out through custom Dutch and screen doors onto a roomy lake-view deck. The front door opens to a stone-floored entry hall with a custom bench and built-in coat rack. It has been completely renovated and features board-and-batten clear pine walls, beamed ceilings, satin-finished cherry hardwood or stone floors, custom doors and cabinets, honed soapstone counters, and custom pale celadon green tile. With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, it can sleep up to 13. This pristine Fallen Leaf Lake cabin has direct access to the marina, boat dock, and lake shoreline.
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