Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road

Trip

Backpack - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road

Overnight backpack trip to the abandoned Dosewallips river campground.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft

0630 at Northgate Park & Ride if coming from Seattle. 0830 at the trailhead.

Get into the friluftsliv...

Stories will be told around the campfire.

The Dosewallips river road suffered a huge washout some years ago and is now turning into a nice trail. It passes along the river through forest, a recent burn, and below beetling crags of basalt that originally erupted underwater. The campground lies just past a huge waterfall.

 

Route/Place

Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road



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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:

  • Tent with footprint/ground tarp
  • Stove and fuel
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Water filter
  • Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
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