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.
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).
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.
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: Day Hiking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 4.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 850 ft
- 1,850 ft
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Land Manager:
Olympic National Forest
Hood Canal Ranger District (ONF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 22
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 22
- Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
- Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Upcoming Activities
Day Hike - Big Creek
Day Hike - Big Creek Loop
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