Spring Hiking Series: May Hikes

Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler

Spring Hiking Series: May Hikes - Skookum Flats & Falls

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

  • Wed, May 13, 2026
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • All Who Qualify, Adults
  • Easy
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 - 2.5 mph
  • 6 (6 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Mon, May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This is a wonderful trail which follows the White River. A lush PNW forest with a gentle grade up to the Skookum Falls view. If the trail conditions are good, we can venture up closer to the falls.

We will go at a pace of 2.0 - 2.5 mph with plenty of rest breaks as needed. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Dress for your comfort with the day's predicted temps. Hiking poles and sturdy waterproof boots are recommended.

For safety, we will all hike as a group so please assess beforehand whether this distance/elevation gain/pace will suit you before registering.

My style: I am curious, love to be wowed by Nature and adventurous. As a leader, my style is more relaxed stopping to be in wonder, enjoy the views, enjoy any flowers blooming, keeping an eye out for critters and enjoying how we each respond to the awe presenting itself. I value the journey as much as the destination and strive to foster hiking as a wholistic experience (body, mind and spirit).

We will meet at the Skookum Flat trailhead at 9:00am and begin hiking at 9:15am

Restroom is available at the trailhead. Bring tp as it isn't always available.

America the Beautiful or Northwest Forest Pass is required

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Skookum Flats


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