Trip
Backpack - North Fork Skokomish River & Flapjack Lakes
Two night backpack outing to Nine Stream Camp on North Fork Skokomish in Olympic National Park. We will not be going to Flapjack Lakes.
- Sat, May 29, 2021 — Mon, May 31, 2021
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This is a nice forest trail along the North Fork Skokomish, starting from Staircase Ranger Station. The first day we will hike 9 miles to the Nine Stream campground. There is a bear wire at this campground. The second day will will take a day hike to First Divide and back. On the third day, we will hike back to the trailhead. Backcountry permits fees of $16 per person will need to be paid to the leader.
North Fork Skokomish River
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Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Green Trails Mt Christie No. 166
Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
Custom Correct Brothers - Mt Anderson
Custom Correct Enchanted Valley - Skokomish
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park - See full route/place details.
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