Field trip: Summer Hiking Series: Lookouts and High Places
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Mount Ellinor
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.**
Contacts
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,944 ft
- Pace: 1.5 to 2 mph, will vary
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Sun, Sep 6, 2026
- Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Awesome hike to this high point in the southern Olympics! We'll start out on a switch-backed forested trail that eventually steepens and opens up to sun. Be prepared for a lot of rocky stretches when we leave the forest; boots with ankle protection and good traction soles are a must! We'll relax on the summit while enjoying lunch and endless views.
If rain or unfriendly weather is in the forecast, I will re-schedule or change the destination if possible. More information will be emailed to participants three days before the hike.
Meet at the lower Mt. Ellinor trailhead ready to hike at 8:00 a.m. Carpooling from Hoodsport may be an option. It is about 16 miles from Hoodsport, 6.5 of which is unpaved. High clearance to the lower trailhead is not needed, but it has rough stretches with occasional potholes. A Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent is needed for each vehicle. There are no restroom facilities at the lower trailhead.
Mount Ellinor
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