
Trip
Day Hike - Marmot Pass & Buckhorn Mountain
On a clear day the views from the pass will make you feel like King/Queen of the Buckhorn Wilderness!
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Sep 5, 2020
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,000 ft
- Pace: 1.75-2.25 mph
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Upper Big Quilcene Trail 833.1 trailhead parking area at 8:00 a.m. Leader will provide driving directions. No carpooling except by members of same household. Some gravel road travel required -- mid- to high-clearance vehicles recommended. Drivers will require a National Forest Pass or equivalent.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Participants on this dayhike will be subject to strict adherence to social distancing and mask requirements. Leader will communicate specifics to the participants in advance. Please review the club's complete COVID-19 guidance. If you object to any of the requirements, please refrain from registering so that others can.
This is a burly dayhike, especially in warm weather. I'll be screening registrants and reviewing your recent hiking experience with the club. Please don't be offended if I call or email for more details.
Marmot Pass & Buckhorn Mountain
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Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter