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Mount Ellinor

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Day Hike - Mount Ellinor

Lower Ellinor hike, starting from Big Creek campground and topping out at the junction with the trail from upper trailhead or when snow is too deep. We will not be attempting the summit.

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Brian Carpenter
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jan 31, 2026
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults, All Who Qualify
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 on average, faster on the downhill, slower on uphill

Plan is to take advantage of the dry weather  and lack of snow to hike the lower part of the Mt. Ellinor trail. We will start from the Big Creek campground and hike from there. Likely turn around spot will be the junction with the trail from the upper trailhead.  We will not be attempting the summit as the upper section travels on steep slopes with lots of rocks. Most of our trip will be in the forest.

Big Creek campground at 0800.

Route/Place

Mount Ellinor


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  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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