Trip

Day Hike - Marmot Pass & Buckhorn Mountain

Classic Olympic hike, for good reason.

Thu, Jul 20, 2017
Committee: Foothills Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 11.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft

Availability: 2 (6 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet at the Quilcene Ranger Station @ 8:30AM - this will allow folks time to drive if taking the 7:10AM ferry from Edmonds.

Leader's notes

This hike will be co-lead with Linda Kuramoto, ideally as a "twofer" with Mount Townsend the previous day. With breaks, moderate pace, flower-gazing and time at the summit, allow 8.5-9 hrs. Obviously, it's necessary to be in shape for this one - conditioning hikers welcome. Please note that given the time and effort to complete this outstandingly scenic hike, it is weather-dependent - rain cancels.

Northwest Forest Pass required.

Route/Place

Marmot Pass & Buckhorn Mountain

Recommended Maps:
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
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