
Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
Spring Hiking Series: May Hikes - Glines Canyon Spillway Overlook
Exploration of the Elwah River trails with a visit to the Glines Canyon overlook. Consider spending the night in the area and join my Dungeness Spit hike on Wed.*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. ***
- Thu, May 29, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will set up a car shuttle for this loop trip, leaving cars at the Madison Falls TH and the West Elwah TH. Starting on the west side hike the trail to the Glines Canyon overlook.
Then explore the Smokey Bottom trail in the area that used to be Lake Mills to Boulder Creek as time allows. This is a 4 mile trek out to the creek and back to the Damn. Then return to the Madison Falls TH on the abandoned Road.
Its a 2.5 hour drive to the Trailhead, with a long day of hiking. You may want to consider spending a night or two in the area. There are options at nearby Campgrounds and Hotels. I'm leading a hike on the Dungeness Spit Wednesday, join me if you can to make the most of the long drive.
I will likely be car camping at the Dungeness Recreation Area on Wed night in my van. If you would like to set a tent up at my site there is a $10 fee please contact me ahead of time. If you would prefer your own site there are 24 first come, first served sites or you can reserve a site ahead here The campground has nice bathrooms, potable water and showers!
8am Sequim Bay State Park, WA state Discover pass required to park. We will consolidate vehicles for the drive to the Elwah
Glines Canyon Spillway Overlook
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Required Equipment
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