Mount Ellinor

Mount Ellinor is a strenuous, 6.2 mile round-trip day hike with 3,344 ft in elevation gain. The trail goes up forested slopes to fantastic views of the Olympics. The trail can also be approached via an upper trailhead which shaves off 1,300 feet of gain and 1.8 miles (3.6 round trip).

Getting there

From US-101 in Hoodsport, turn west onto  SR-119 (North Lake Cushman Road) and drive 9.4 miles to a T intersection. Turn  right on Forest Road 24 and in 1.5 miles, turn left on Forest Road 2419.

  • Mount Ellinor Lower Trailhead: Continue on Forest Road 2419 for 4.4 miles to the small parking lot and the Mount Ellinor lower trailhead (2,800 ft).
  • Mount Ellinor Upper Trailhead: Continue on Forest Road 2419 for 6.2 miles (1.8 miles past the lower trailhead), turn left onto Forest Road 2419-014, and continue 1 mile to the Mount Ellinor upper trailhead (3,500 ft).

TRIP Profile

Trail Segment Mileage Elevation
Lower Trailhead 0.0 mi 2,600 ft
Junction with Upper Trail  1.8 mi 3,900 ft
Junction with winter climbing route      2.5 mi 4,500 ft
Summit 3.1 mi 5,944 ft

Notes

  • It is a non-stop workout with constantly  rewarding views.
  • It's the most accessible summit in the Olympics.
  • Be on the lookout for  goats.

Information for  leaders

  • Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
  • Seasons: July, August, September, October
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Length: 6.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,270 ft
  • 5,944 ft
  • Land Manager: Olympic National Forest
    Mount Skokomish Wilderness, Hood Canal Ranger District (ONF)
  • Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
  • Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
  • Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
  • Green Trails The Brothers No. 168
  • Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Winter Scramble - Mount Ellinor

Scrambling Trip
Big Ellinor Bottom to Top - priority is for Kitsap 2022-23 scramble students needing a
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Apr 15
Kitsap Branch
Meryl Lassen

Day Hike - Mount Ellinor

Day Hiking Trip
We will begin the hike at the upper trailhead, plan to have lunch on the
Difficulty: Strenuous
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 13
Olympia Branch
Valerie Sparks
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