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Big Creek Loop


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Big Creek Loop

An easy, 4.3 mile loop day hike with 850 ft in elevation gain just north of Lake Cushman. The trail goes clockwise through the forests surrounding Big Creek. Big Creek is also a good winter approach to scramble Mount Ellinor.

getting there

From US-101 turn west onto SR-119. Drive 9 miles to the junction with Forest Road 24 and turn left. Continue ~100 yards to Big Creek Campground and the trailhead (1,000 ft). When the campground is closed, park outside the gate. When the campground is open, drive to the trailhead on the left.

on the trail

This loop hikes along Big Creek exploits part of long abandoned logging road, crosses many bubbling and roaring creeks, and wanders through old and second growth forest.

Approach & Ascent

Mount Ellinor via Big Creek (5,920 ft)

scramble (Strenuous 3, Technical 3)/basic alpine climb
12.8 miles round trip, 5,050 feet of elevation gain

Information for Leaders

Scheduling & Permits

  • If you are scheduling this as a non-stewardship related activity, please limit your group size to the recommended party size. The maximum party size is for use by stewardship trips only, and includes both participants and leaders. Group size maximums do not reflect how stewardship trips are run (in smaller groups of participants and leaders), but allow for leaders to register the activity in our system.
  • Suitable Activities: Climbing, Day Hiking, Scrambling
  • Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
  • Seasons: Year-round
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Difficulty: Easy, Strenuous 3, Technical 3, Basic Alpine Climb
  • Length: 4.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 850 ft
  • 1,850 ft
Map
  • Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
  • Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
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  • Big Creek
  • Mount Ellinor
  • Mount Ellinor via Big Creek
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