Trip
Open Backpack - Lower South Fork Skokomish River
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.
Contacts
- Fri, May 30, 2025 — Sat, May 31, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,675 ft
- Pace: 1.7--2.2 mph
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Lower South Fork Skokomish trail offers old growth forest, river views and plenty of water crossings. Bleeding hearts, trillium and wild roses are already in bloom.
We will be moving 8-10 miles each day with a pack, so if you are interested in coming along, please ensure you are fit enough while carrying a pack.
Day 1: Group to meet up at 9 am. Hike from Lower South Fork Skokomish to Comfort Camp (5.25 miles). We can set up camp, explore the area, and try out our gear. If we have time, we can continue down the trail to check out other campsites.
Day 2: After breakfast, break up camp and hike out.
Meet at Lower South Fork Skokomish Trailhead at 9am
Near Shelton, take Skokomish Valley Rd 5.5 miles to FR-23. Continue 9 miles to FR-2353, then turn right over the river. Turn left at a four-way junction and proceed less than 0.5 mile to the trailhead.
Lower South Fork Skokomish River
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Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
Green Trails Mt Tebo No. 199 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
⦁ Tent with footprint/ground tarp
⦁ Stove and fuel
⦁ Sleeping bag
⦁ Sleeping pad
⦁ Water filter
⦁ Bear canister or Ursack
⦁ Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
⦁ Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste