Trip
Day Hike - Buck Mountain/Elbo Creek
Buck Mountain is a dumpster dive that offers views of the Hood Canal and Puget Sound when clear. Route is a combination of the Elbo Creek trail and roads.
Contacts
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
- Fri, Nov 28, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph, slower on steep stuff, faster on easier parts.
- 5 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
My goals for this trip are:
1. Be safe.
2. Get a good workout.
3. Make it to the top of Buck Mtn.
My expectations for participants:
1. Practice Leave No Trace principles.
2. Be respectful of all participants.
3. Have the necessary gear and clothing to be safe and comfortable. Snow, rain, sleet, it's all possible this time of year.
4. Have the necessary physical conditioning for this trip. Elbo creek trail is a steady climb but not too steep. The last 2 miles are on roads.
0800 at the Quilcene Ranger Station
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes
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