Trip

Day Hike - North Fork Skokomish River to Camp Pleasant

Olympic river valley hike. Big trees and a big river. We will take advantage of the long day to explore far upriver.

Sat, May 27, 2023
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 15.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
High Point Elevation: 2,000 ft
Pace: 2-2.25 mph

Availability: 6 (10 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

0730 at Staircase. Directions will be provided.

Leader's notes

We will follow in the footsteps of the Olympic Exploring Expedition of 1890, but this time we won't have to hack our own trail out of the impenetrable forests...

Longish hike but not much elevation gain. This route parallels the North Fork Skokomish, sometimes in sight of the river and sometimes climbing around and over obstacles. We will hike 13-14 miles upriver from Staircase.

My goals for this trip are as follows:

1. Be safe.

2. Make it to Camp Pleasant.

3. Enjoy the forest.

My expectations for trip participants are as follows:

1. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

2. Have the physical conditioning necessary for this trip. Not a lot of elevation gain but a respectable amount of miles.

3. Be respectful of everyone on the trip.

Since this trail is relatively flat(ish) we will hike at a pace of 2-2.25 mph.

Route/Place

North Fork Skokomish River

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Green Trails Mt Christie No. 166
Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
Custom Correct Brothers - Mt Anderson
Custom Correct Enchanted Valley - Skokomish
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
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