Trip
Day Hike - Big Creek Loop
Preference given to 2026 Olympia Conditioning Hiking Series participants. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers on June 10. Note - this hike will be longer than the loop. We will travel past the turn-off for the loop up to the overlook for a hike of 7 miles and about 1900 feet of elevation gain.
Contacts
- Mon, Jun 15, 2026
- Olympia Conditioning Hiking Series
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- moderate, challenging
- Challenging
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
- Pace: 1.5 to 2.0 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
- Wed, Jun 10, 2026
- Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This hike climbs up and over a few creeks in this Big Creek Watershed through beautiful forest (all on bridges); hopefully we'll see some spring wildflowers along the way. We will extend our day by hiking another mile and 800 to 900 feet of elevation gain beyond the typical Big Creek Loop. The pace will vary with the terrain, and rest stops or gear adjustments will be frequent on the way up. Practicing the rest step on parts of this hike will be encouraged. Bring the Ten Essentials, dress for the weather in layers, and bring plenty of water and snacks. We will stop for a more extended lunch break of about twenty minutes at the overlook. National Parks Pass or Northwest Forest Pass required.
Specifics will be sent to registered participants three days prior to the hike.
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