Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes

Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler

Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes - Upper Dungeness 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. *** The Upper Dungeness trail follows the Dungeness River all the way to Camp Handy, located at 3.5 miles all set in a beautiful PNW forest.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft
  • Maximum Wind: 3100 kts
  • Pace: 2.0 mph

We will be hiking on a beautiful trail through the Olympic National Forest with stunning views of the Dungeness River. We will be crossing several bridges and possibly smaller creeks depending on spring rains and snow melt. We will enjoy each other's company as we make our way to Handy Camp, have lunch here and then make our way back the way we hiked in.

Once back, we will drive back to Sequim Bay State Park for folks to rendezvous with their vehicles and a begin their safe drive home.

We will meet at Sequim Bay State Park and carpool for the trip to the Upper Dungeness trailhead. The roads into this area are poorly signed, and a variety of directions from various trail descriptions and trip reports can be confusing. Study maps carefully before you go! 

We will meet at 9:00am at the state park. Here is the Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nk4YoBTe12Zc8wwK8

More information will be given in the Hello Hiker email sent two days prior to our hike

Route/Place

Upper Dungeness River



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