Duckabush River

A strenuous, 10.6 mile in-and-out day hike, backpack or trail run with 2,300 ft in elevation gain. The trail ascends the river up through old-growth forests and into The Brothers Wilderness.

getting there

At milepost 310 on US 101, turn west onto Duckabush Road. Drive 6 mi, turn right on Forest Road 2510 and continue to the Duckabush River trailhead.

on the trail

Start on an old roadbed and climb over “Little Hump” into The Brothers Wilderness Area, traveling through second-growth forest from the 1920’s and 1930's. The next mile and a half is relatively flat and travels through mossy undergrowth. The the trail reaches a view of the river, huge cedar and fir trees, and the start of the old-growth forest. Next climb 1,000 feet over “Big Hump” where the trail becomes steeper with a loose rock tread and continue to Five Mile Camp.

Notes

  • The Duckabush River Trail goes more than 20 miles into the heart of the Olympics, so you may extend your trip by by a few or many miles.
  • Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Day Hiking, Trail Running
  • Seasons: Year-round
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
  • Length: 10.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
  • 1,750 ft
Map
  • Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
  • Green Trails The Brothers No. 168
  • Custom Correct Brothers - Mt Anderson
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Day Hike - Duckabush River

Day Hiking Trip
Great views and a fantastic overlook make this an amazing adventure with some elevation. We
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Tue, Mar 19, 2024
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closed Mar 16
Olympia Branch
Chris Sullivan

Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May Hikes - Duckabush River

Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Fri, May 17, 2024
Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Apr 5; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Don Thompson

Basic Backpacking Field Trip - Duckabush River

Backpacking Field trip: Basic Backpacking
Overnight field trip for the Basic Backpacking Course. Join me on a spring stroll down
Sat, May 25, 2024 - Sun, May 26, 2024
No Prerequisites
4 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Apr 18; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch

Basic Backpacking Field Trip - Duckabush River

Backpacking Field trip: Basic Backpacking
Overnight field trip for the Basic Backpacking Course. This is the last scheduled activity for
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, May 31, 2024 - Sat, Jun 1, 2024
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration opens Apr 18
Seattle Branch
Scott Schrum

Day Hike - Duckabush River

Day Hiking Trip
**Preference given to 2024 Olympia Conditioning Hiking Series participants** Trip will open for registration to
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Fri, Jun 7, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens May 13
Olympia Branch
Donna Kreuger
Qualified Youth Leader

Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Jun to Jul Hikes - Duckabush River

Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip Initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open to registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Wed, Jun 12, 2024
Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 15; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch

CHS 1 Hike - Duckabush River

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 22; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Jenifer Brink
Qualified Youth Leader

Day Hike - Duckabush River

Day Hiking Trip
**Preference given to 2024 Olympia Conditioning Hiking Series participants** Trip will open for registration to
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 17
Olympia Branch
Zua Stivers
Qualified Youth Leader

Day Hike - Duckabush River

Day Hiking Trip
**Preference given to 2024 Olympia Conditioning Hiking Series participants** Trip will open for registration to
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Sep 1
Olympia Branch
Mike McIntosh
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