Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Big Creek Loop
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.
Contacts
- Wed, Mar 4, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,850 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.2 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.***
We will meet at 8:30am at the Big Creek Campground parking lot and begin hiking at 8:45am. No restrooms available as the campground is closed.
Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass
We will follow this lovely trail clockwise which gives us more elevation and a nice downhill along Big Creek as we finish our loop. Before completing the loop, if conditions allow, we will venture up to a nice viewpoint of Mt. Ellinor.
Microspikes need to be carried by everyone on the hike. Trekking poles and sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes are recommended.
More information will be provided in the Hello Hiker email
Big Creek Loop
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Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials PLUS microspikes