
Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
Spring Hiking Series: May Hikes - Big Creek
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. ***
- Fri, May 2, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,850 ft
- Pace: 2.0 - 2.25 MPH
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
A moderate 7.5 mile hike with 1,850 ft in elevation gain just north of Lake Cushman. The trail goes counter-clockwise through the forests surrounding Big Creek. We will visit the river and the viewpoint up the Mt Elinor trail.
We will meet at the Big Creek Campground Parking lot by the road at 8:45am for a 9:00 departure. The gate & campground do not open until mid-May.
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
10 Essentials