Trip
Day Hike - Big Creek Loop
Enjoy a hike on the Olympic peninsula through the forest along Big Creek. The trip will include a side trip with an extra climb to a lunch spot overlooking Lake Cushman. This hike is part of the Tacoma Dosewallips car camp - preference will be given to people camping.
Contacts
- Fri, May 17, 2024
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,570 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 6 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 9:00 AM at the Big Creek Campground & Trailhead. There is a restroom at the trailhead. A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass is required to park.
From Olympia, follow US-101 north, turn west onto SR-119 at Hoodsport, drive 9 miles to junction with Forest Road 24, turn left, continue about 100 yards and Big Creek Campground & Trailhead will be on your right.
Directions and other trip details will be sent to those who sign up after registration closes on May 14th.
Big Creek Loop
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Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes