Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
May Hikes: 3 to 5.5 miles, 300 to 1,250 feet gain - Skookum Flats
Enjoy an easy, mossy river walk that leads to a short spur trail up to the base of Skookum Falls, where you can see the lower portion of the 350‑foot cascade. This hike counts toward your monthly required GoHike course May trips.
Contacts
- Tue, May 26, 2026
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 525 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- 10 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Wed, May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This is an excellent early‑season hike with lush forest scenery, a soft trail surface, and a rewarding waterfall destination. Suitable for hikers comfortable with uneven footing and narrow trail sections.
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- This hike follows a narrow, rolling riverside trail with
- Please be comfortable with uneven footing and single‑track travel.
- We’ll hike at a conversational, steady pace, taking short breaks as needed.
- The spur to Skookum Falls is brief but steep; trekking poles may be helpful.
- Expect a shaded, cool trail—layers recommended.
10:00am at the North Skookum Flats Trailhead.
A Northwest Forest Pass is required for parking at the trailhead.
Required Equipment
Please arrive with the 10 Essentials, water, and footwear suitable for wet or muddy sections. Hiking poles are recommended.
Be sure to be on the look out for a Hello Hiker email prior to the trip with more details about the hike and gear.