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Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes

Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler

Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes - Duckabush River

*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. *** A moderately-strenuous, 10.6 mile in-and-out day hike with 2,300 ft in elevation gain. The trail ascends the river up through old-growth forests and into The Brothers Wilderness.

Contacts

Beth Lowe
Beth Lowe
Primary Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 10.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 mph

on the trail

Start on an old roadbed and climb over “Little Hump” into The Brothers Wilderness Area, traveling through second-growth forest from the 1920’s and 1930's. The next mile and a half is relatively flat and travels through mossy undergrowth. The the trail reaches a view of the river, huge cedar and fir trees, and the start of the old-growth forest. Next climb 1,000 feet over “Big Hump” where the trail becomes steeper with a loose rock tread and continue to Five Mile Camp.

Required Parking Pass

Northwest Forest Pass or  National Park Pass

Weather Forecast

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.6842210628&lon=-123.04059505499998

A Hello Hiker will be sent out for all registered hikers.

Meet at TH at 8 am

Getting There: At milepost 310 on US 101, turn west onto Duckabush Road. Drive 6 mi, turn right on Forest Road 2510 and continue to the Duckabush River trailhead.

Route/Place

Duckabush River


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