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Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes

Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler

Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Lower Big Quilcene

*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. ***

Contacts

Lisa McPeak
Lisa McPeak
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Fri, Apr 10, 2026
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults, All Who Qualify
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
  • 6 (6 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Wed, Apr 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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I love this hike; one of my favorites in the Olympic Mountain area.  It is an out an back hike  along a pretty river with our lunch spot at 6.5 miles right beside the river.  As 13 miles in total it is long but this is a "doable" due to the overall low elevation (1800ft over 6.5 miles is not too much really!). 

Meeting time:  8:30am.  

Meeting place:  Hood Canal Ranger District Quilcene Station in Quilcene WA.  

We will meet at the ranger station to consolidate in cars to drive to the trailhead since the trailhead parking is small.

Route/Place

Lower Big Quilcene

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