Duckabush River

Trip

Backpack - Duckabush River

Backpacking trip along the Duckabush River. Enjoy a one-night backpack to Five Mile Camp. This is a mentored lead backpack for Joe Natterer. The location changed to Lower Lena Lake due to the 2620 (Mt Jupiter area) fire that has closed the Duckabush trailhead/area.

  • moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,400 ft
  • Pace: 1.75 - 2.25 mph

Detailed information will be provided to registered participants.   Optional day excursion/hike after we setup camp.

Note (27 Aug 2024):  The US Forest Service has recently closed the trails around the Duckabush area due to the Mt. Jupiter fire (renamed the 2620 fire).  The complete document is linked below.   (The information is also posted on recreation.gov when seeking a backcountry permit in the Olympics.)  Even with the recent rains from last week, I expect the Duckabush trails to still be closed on 7-8 Sep.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1200852.pdf

As a backup, the backpackers chose  Lower Lena Lake as an alternative.  After we setup camp and have lunch, we can explore the trail to the Brothers for some additional hiking (will add approximately 3 miles to the traditional Lower Lena Lake backpack trip and about 700 feet in elevation.
 

Detailed information will be provided to registered participants.  Expect a start time at the trailhead around 9:30 AM.

Driving Directions to Lower Lena Lake due to closure of Duckabush area:  From Hoodsport, travel north on US highway 101 for 13.7 miles, turning left at milepost 318 onto Hamma Hamma River Road (Forest Road 25).  Continue 7.5 paved miles to the trailhead.

Route/Place

Duckabush River



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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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