12.5 miles

785 ft. to 4688 ft.

The Duckabush Trail has reopened from the LaCrosse Pass junction to the USFS trailhead. USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times due to debris fall from the Ten Mile fire this past summer.

*No recent trail report from LaCrosse Pass junction to the trailhead.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

An old log culvert around 2.5 miles up the trail is failing. The trail is undermined and thin in places making it DANGEROUS AND NOT ADVISABLE FOR STOCK. Hikers should use caution. 

The Nine Stream footlog that was present last year is still intact.

Bear Canisters recommended in areas without bear wires.

The Staircase Rapids Loop bridge is out. The bridge near Spike Camp is unstable, use caution.

Wagonwheel Lake Trail

Trailhead to & in cluding Wagonwheel Lake 

2.8 miles

785 ft. to 4150 ft.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. One small down tree.

Very steep trail - 2.9 miles/3200' elevation gain. Closed to stock.

11/13/09

Home Sweet Home Trail

First Divide via Home Sweet Home to Jct. Duckabush River Trail

2.6 miles

2695 ft. to 4688 ft.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

Jct Staircase Rapids Loop Trail to Four Stream

1.2 miles

900 ft. to 1000 ft.

Clear down trees.

Flapjack Lakes Trail

Jct North Fork Skokomish River Trail to & including Flapjack Lakes

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

The Madeline Creek Bridge is closed due to damage. A ford is required; ford is currently not an issue. 

Park Boundary to & including Upper Lena Lake

2.8 miles 

700 ft. to 4550 ft.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Fifteen down trees.

Use extreme caution on creek crossings during periods of high snowmelt.

No camping within 0.25 mile of Scout Lake. Closed to stock. 

Flapjack Lakes to Glady Divide

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

Closed to stock. Use Bear Canisters to store food if you are camping above Flapjack Lakes; hanging food properly is very difficult in this area. 

Jct. North Fork Skokomish River Trail to & in cluding Black & White Lakes

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

No good trees for food-hanging; Bear Canisters required when food cannot be hung at least 12 feet high and 10 feet out from the nearest tree trunk.

Closed to stock.

Jct. Flapjack Lakes Trail to & including Smith Lake

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees to Black and White Lakes; trail is brushy to that point.

Steep, rocky, difficult trail from Black and White Lakes to Smith Lake. Not recommended for stock.

Jct. North Fork Skokomish River Trail to Jct. Sundown Lake Trail

Park boundary to & including Lake of the Angels

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Last 0.6 mile of the trail is inside Olympic NP (no hunting!). 3.6 miles from the trailhead to Lake of the Angels.

Very steep trail. In late season, no water sources between the trailhead and Ponds of the False Prophets (park boundary). Trail is difficult to follow in a few places. Closed to stock.

Park boundary to Jct. Home Sweet Home & O'Neil Pass Trails

The Duckabush Trail has reopened from the LaCrosse Pass junction to the USFS trailhead.USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times due to debris fall from the Ten Mile fire this past summer.

*No recent trail report from LaCrosse Pass junction to the USFS Trailhead.* 

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees to O'Neil Pass with the exception of a large cedar snag blocking the trail to stock between Little Hump and Big Hump on the USFS section of trail.

River crossings can be hazardous during spring runoff and after heavy rain.

Trailhead at Dose Road to Lake Constance

The Dosewallips Trail has reopened at the road washout (3.5 miles from the trailhead).USE EXTREME CAUTION, it is NOT advisable to hike this trail at this time because of debris fall on steep slopes due to the Constance fire this past summer. 

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Closed to stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 3.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

The Dosewallips Trail has reopened at the road washout (5.5 miles from the trailhead). USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times on the Lake Contance Trail and the upper Dosewallips Road because of debris fall on steep slopes due to the Constance fire this past summer.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees.

Jct. West Fork Dosewallips River Trail to Jct. Duckabush River Trail

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees. There is currently no water sources along this trail.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Closed to stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail. 

The Dosewallips Trail has reopened at the road washout (5.5 miles from the trailhead). USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times on the Lake Constance Trail and the upper Dosewallips Road because of debris fall on steep slopes due to the Constance fire this past summer.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions; clear of down trees to Hayden Pass.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

The Dosewallips Trail has reopened at the road washout (5.5 miles from the trailhead).USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times on the Lake Constance Trail and the upper Dosewallips Road because of debris fall on steep slopes due to the Constance fire this past summer.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Jct. Main Fork Dosewallips River Trail to park boundary via Home Lake

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees.

Not recommended for stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Jct. Main Fork Dosewallips Trail to Gray Wolf Pass

The Dosewallips Trail has reopened at the road washout (5.5 miles from the trailhead).USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times on the Lake Constance Trail and the upper Dosewallips Road because of debris fall on steep slopes due to the Constance fire this past summer.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees.

Not recommended for stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees.

No bear wires; Bear Canisters are required for Lower Meadow, Royal Lake and Upper Royal Basin. Closed to stock.

The Deer Park Rd Rd. is CLOSED to vehicles at the Park boundary for the season.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees.

The Dosewallips Trail has reopened at the road washout (5.5 miles from the trailhead)USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times on the Lake ConstanceTrail and the upper Dosewallips Road because of debris fall due to the Constance fire this past summer.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees to Camp Ellis; 3 down trees to Cedar Creek, several others above. Not stock passable much beyond Camp Ellis.

See USFS web site for information on Lower Graywolf Trail.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. 2 down trees at ~ 3675' (0.5 mi. above Lower Cameron Camp, the former shelter site).

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Nine down trees.    

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail is very brushy from junction to 5000', with many hazardous animal burrows hidden by vegetation. 

Bear canisters are required for Upper Cameron Basin.

Trail not recommended for stock due to steep grade.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail is clear of down trees.

The Deer Park Rd. is Closed to vehicles at the Park boundary for the season.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail is clear of down trees. 

The Obstruction Point Rd. is CLOSED  to vehicles at the Hurricane Ridge parking lot for the season.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail is clear of down trees.

In summer, the trail is very brushy in the big meadow area in Badger Valley and may be difficult to follow.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

See Obstruction Pt.- Deer Park Trail for additional information. Not recommended for stock. 

The Deer Park Rd. is CLOSED to vehicles at the Park boundary for the season.

The Obstruction Point Rd. is CLOSED to vehicles at the Hurricane Ridge parking lot for the season. 

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.A few down trees.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock. 

The Obstruction Point Rd. is CLOSED to vehicles at the Hurricane Ridge parking lot for the season.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail is clear of down trees.

Overnight visitors must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock. 

The Obstruction Point Rd. is CLOSED  to vehicles at the Hurricane Ridge parking lot for the season.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock.

A visitor reported 1 to 2 feet of snow the last 3/4 mile to the lake with 2 feet at the lake. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail has one down tree.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Bear canisters recommended for food storage.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail has one down tree.

Overnight hikers must register at Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

Not recommended for stock. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters (ARFC) are recommended for camping at Heather Park. 

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail is clear of down trees.

Trail not recommended for stock. 

Wolf Creek Trail

The Hurricane Hill Rd is closed for the season. Snow in the high country.

The Hurricane Hill Rd is closed for the season.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees. Three logs remain that inhibit passage of stock; however, steps are cut into them for foot traffic.

2nd footlog from the trailhead is very springy and somewhat unstable-- use caution!

Above 3700' the trail is a little hard to follow in places, and when snow melts, very brushy and obscure in open areas.

Overnight visitors must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

The Hurricane Hill Rd is closed for the season.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees.

Trail is somewhat difficult to follow in meadow switchbacks.

A section of trail tread is washed-out near the top of the ridge. Closed to stock.

Snow-free; no report of number of down trees.

Closed to stock.

Snow at higher elevations.A few down trees.

Closed to stock.

The Dosewallips Trail has reopened at the road washout (5.5 miles from the trialhead) USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times on the Lake Constance Trail and the upper Dosewallips Road because of debris fall on steep slopes due to the Constance fire this past summer.

The Hayes River and Godkin Creek bridges are currently closed to stock (O.K. for hikers) until they undergo a safety inspection; both bridges are listing to one side. The trail is impassable to stock beyond Godkin Creek.

No recent report to Low Divide. Expect snow at higher elevations. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

The Elwha River must be forded at Chicago Camp (bridge out). No recent report on ford depth.River crossings can be hazardous in fall and spring especially during and after heavy precipitation.

The Upper NF Quinault Trail is not passable to stock.

Clear of down trees and snow.

Bear wires are located near the meadow below Humes Cabin.

The trail between Humes Ranch and the Dodger Bridge is not recommended for stock.

No recent report.

The Dosewallips Road has reopened at the road washout (5.5 miles from the trailhead) USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times on the Lake Constance Trail and the upper Dosewallips Road because of debris fall on steep slopes due to the Constance fire this past summer.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

Slide area near Bone Creek (~ 5600') is now stock passable but narrow.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees to 1 mile above the Dodger Point suspension bridge; 24 down trees above, most < 12" in diameter.

The trail between Humes Ranch and the Dodger Point suspension bridge has been re-routed.  

Last reliable water source is a spring at 4420' this year; no water at Dodger Pt. (except somewhat brackish ponds).

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Several down trees. Trail is difficult to follow through the high meadows due to tall brush and down trees. 

The Elwha ford at Remanns Cabin was ~ 36 inches deep on 4 July.

The last reliable water source is 1 mile below Dodger Point.

Elwha River crossing at Remann's Cabin is deep and swift. Crossing is always very difficult or impossible to ford during high water.

No recent report

The trail is difficult to find in places in the meadow section of the upper basin, very brushy and overgrown.

No recent report

Below Happy Hollow there are two washout sections of ~ 50' across and a large blowdown near them where the river abuts the trail.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

Bear Canisters recommended at Happy Lake. Happy Lake and Boulder Lake are the only water sources on this trail.

The Olympic Hot Springs Rd is closed at the Mills Reservoir Overlook 1.5 miles from the trailhead.

Clear of down trees.

The trail is not passable to stock.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.  

The North Fork of Boulder Creek log bridge is out; creek must be forded. Use caution! 

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

The North Fork Boulder Creek ford can be difficult when the water is running high with heavy snowmelt or rain.

See Sol Duc section for trail conditions on the SW side of the pass.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees.

.4 miles

1000 ft. to 600 ft.

Snow at the higher elevations. Be prepared for winter conditions

The route is exposed and steep with loose rock. Closed to stock.

Trail is snow-free and clear of down trees.

Snow in the high country. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Trail may be difficult to follow near the end. Closed to stock.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Four down trees. 

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions One down tree @ 3650'.

Closed to stock.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees to the Eagle Lakes junction. No report above to Aurora Creek junction. Three down trees between that point and Aurora Divide junction. 40 down trees between Aurora Divide juction and Happy Lake Ridge Trail junction. Trail is not followable in 2 places: a quarter-mile segment just below Aurora Peak, and a 250' segment in a beargrass meadow ~ 1.2 miles west of Aurora Divide.

No water after the first mile of trail (excluding Eagle Lakes) until bottom of switchbacks east of Sourdough Mountain. 

Eagle Lakes Trail is closed to stock.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. 3 down easily-passable trees.

The slide area at ~ 1700' has deteriorated and narrowed with falling sand from the dry and windy conditions, resulting in a now 6" wide tread that is hazardous and may be intimidating to some hikers.  Use caution!

Not passable to stock.

Clear of down trees. This trail is open to bicycles and horses.

Snow at higher elevations, clear of down trees to the shelter (9 miles in).

The trail is difficult to follow for the last three miles.

The footlog at the first crossing (1.0 mi.) has been washed away. This can be a dangerous river ford and at times impossible after heavy rains.

No recent report; Heavy snow in the high country. Route finding can be difficult. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

The bridge over Lower Bridge Creek between Sevenmile and Sol Duc Park is out; Use caution when fording! It can be a dangerous ford during or after a high precipitation event.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

No recent report; Heavy snow in the high country. Route finding can be difficult. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

No recent report; Heavy snow in the high country. Route finding can be difficult. Always be prepared for winter conditions. 

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Trail not recommended for stock due to steep, narrow trail tread in some places.

No recent report; Heavy snow in the high country. Route finding can be difficult.Always be prepared for winter conditions.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

No recent report; Heavy snow in the high country. Route finding can be difficult. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Trail clear of down trees.

All food,garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Hikers reported 3-4 feet of snow at Deer Lake, heavier (5+Ft) beyond.Route finding can be difficult.Always be prepared for winter conditions.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Snow in the high country. Be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Trail is snow-free and clear of down trees.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Hidden Lake Creek may be difficult to ford after heavy rains. Use caution.

Snow in the high country. Be prepared for winter conditions . A few down trees.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Experienced stock and stock users only.

No recent report.

The Calawah River ford can be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy precipitation. Not recommended for stock. There are no campsites along this trail.

Snow in the high country. Some creek and river fords can be dangerous to impossible during heavy rain or snowmelt. Always be prepared for winter conditions. One 4' diameter tree down 3 miles from trailhead; trail impassable to stock at this point. Several down trees at 8-mile mark; follow flagging as trail detours to riverbed for 300 yards. Clear of down trees beyond until Spawner Creek (approximately 2 miles above Flapjack); where 300' of trail is washed-out. 15 ' banks to traverse on west side, 10' on east side with many down trees and debris to navigate through in channel; follow flagging. Several down trees of <= 36" diameter beyond to Fifteenmile. Trail is very brushy/overgrown from Fifteenmile to Twentyone Mile.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Three down trees.

This is a primitive trail; topographic map and compass skills will be needed to find the trail. There is NO WATER along this trail! 

Fording the Bogachiel River can be hazardous especially during and after heavy precipitation and snowmelt. Use caution! The upper crossing trail is a bit hard to find from the gravel bar but is in pretty good shape once you find it. Not recommended for stock. 

Snow in the high country. Be prepared for winter conditions. A number of down trees have been reported by hikers. A footlog has been installed over Martin Creek for hikers to cross.

*Due to the presence of a fresh Elk carcass near the bear wire, animal resistant food containers(Bear Cans) are temporarily required for camping in the vicinity of LEWIS MEADOW.*

There is a washout on the trail about 2 miles from the trailhead before Mt Tom Creek camp with continuing erosion.

The bridge into the meadow before Olympus Guard Station has collapsed requiring a creek ford. Use Caution

A rope ladder has been installed through the avalanche chute 0.25 miles below Glacier Meadows. Beware of loose rocks.

Trail closed to horses, mules and burros beyond Martin Creek stock camp. 

No campfires permitted at Elk Lake or above.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Mileage varies

5,000 ft. to 7,980 ft.

No recent report; Heavy snow in the high country. Route finding can be difficult. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Climbing gear (crampons, ropes, ice axe, and helmets) are required.

No recent report; Heavy snow in the high country. Route finding can be difficult. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Two down trees.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Trail is currently not stock-passable.

Steep, exposed trail (no canopy) through 1988 burn area; carry adequate water as there are no water sources along this trail until C.B. Flats.

WA DNR reports that the South Fork Road access is now OPEN.

Recent heavy rains have left much standing water along the trail, 2 to 3 feet deep in places, as reported by a visitor.

The state section of trail is washed out but hikable.

No recent report

Closed to stock. 

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. 9 down trees (three <12”, three 1-3’, three >3’).

Big Creek bridge is off its footings but is safe and passable. Fire closure starts one mile below Three Lakes. Closed to stock.

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. ~ 10 small down trees.

Closed to campfires and stock. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. A few down trees to Three Prune; 15 more down trees to Kimta Peak; 17 additional down trees to Low Divide.  

No water sources between Three Prune and Kimta Peak.

Trail is somewhat difficult to follow between Kimta Peak and Seattle Creek. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters (ARFC) are required in most areas along this trail due to lack of good trees for hanging food and high bear population.

Closed to stock. Closed to fires. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.A few small down trees reported.

Many new washouts on the Elip Creek - Three Lakes Loop. There are now sections of trail that are difficult to follow, with difficult creek fords during high precipitation events.

Closed to fires and stock.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

This area is closed to campfires.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

No recent reports since the last heavy rains!

The slide area at the 9-mile point is no longer stock passable.  Recent rains caused the slope above the trail to fail. It is passable to foot traffic. It is recommended that hikers not stop and loiter on this 60' section, as there have been some rocks rolling out of the slope above the trail.

Remainder of trail has been cleared of fallen trees and all previous damage has been repaired by trail crew.

No recent report on Wild Rose Creek ford.

No recent report on Sixteen Mile ford; this crossing can be hazardous or impossible to cross in spring and/or after heavy precipitation.

12-mile bear wire is down and the shelter is buried in alluvium. 

Campsites at Halfway House have washed away. Only 2 sites available at Elip Creek.

A Bridge 1/2 mile below elip creek has been damaged. Use Caution.

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

The Dosewallips Trail has reopened at the road washout (5.5 miles from the trailhead) USE EXTREME CAUTION at all times on the Lake Constance Trail and the upper Dosewallips Road because of debris fall on steep slopes due to the Constance fire this past summer.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. 20 down trees reported.

Rangers report a bear near Anderson Pass that is not afraid of hikers. Store food properly!

Avalanche debris has covered a 150' section of trail ~ 1 mile above Enchanted Valley Chalet; trail is currently passable to hikers but not passable to stock until a reroute is cut.

*The Graves Creek Road has reopened to the campground and trailhead.*

Trail above White Creek is not stock-passable.

This area consistently has a high population of bears; please help keep them wild by properly securing all food, garbage and scented items. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters are recommended.

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions. Clear of down trees to O'Neil Pass. Privy at Marmot is damaged and unusable.

Closed to stock.

See road conditions.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.Clear of down trees. 

3 major washouts difficult to cross ~3 miles from Graves Creek trailhead.

Success Creek ford can be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy precipitation.

Closed to stock. 

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

The east side of the FS 2270 loop road, which has been the only trailhead access the last two years, is washed out and closed at the Wynoochee River Bridge (~ 7 miles from trailhead). It is, however, foot and bicycle passable. The longer, higher-elevation, rockslide-prone west side road has been repaired, call 360-956-2400 for open/closed status.

The Camp Grisdale Road Project will result in closures of Forest Service Road 22 (FS-22) through October/November of 2009.

Please anticipate the following road closures through all phases of construction:

For additional information on the closure schedule, please contact Guadalupe Cisneros at Olympic National Forest, 360-956-2353. 

Many sections of this trail are brushy. A 20'-long slide area has damaged the trail between the park boundary and Wynoochee Pass. Trail from Wynoochee Pass to Graves Creek junction is in good condition.

Closed to stock.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Second footbridge at first crossing of the Skokomish River (at 1.2 mi.) is out. River is currently running fast and cold. Parts of trail tread missing between first and second crossing of the Skokomish River.

See road conditions.

Snow in the high country. Always be prepared for winter conditions.

Closed to stock. Some parts of the trail can be brushy and difficult to follow.

New road reroute (FS 21 off HWY 101) now open.

Clear of down trees to 0.5 mi below Spruce Bottom where a large blowdown has rendered the trail impassable to stock. 12 additional down trees to Harlow Creek, no report above.

The Queets River ford, ~ 700 CFS @ 1700 on 15 July 2009, was measured at knee to mid-thigh-deep (~ 24" to 30") on a 6' person. Optimal crossings were found to be between the confluence of the Sams and Queets Rivers to just above the large down tree that hangs from the south bank and extends partially over the Queets River. The use of TWO trekking poles is highly recommended, as the river is running swift and the large boulders on the river bottom are VERY slippery! Strongly recommend utilizing closed-toed footwear to ford.

Fording the Queets River can be dangerous. For river discharge levels, visit Queets Stream Flow. The river is generally fordable when the flow (measured at highway 101) is below 1,000 CFS.  The crossing can still be waist deep or deeper even at this level.

The flow can go from fordable levels to unfordable levels (10,000-70,000 CFS or more) overnight or in a few hours of heavy rain. Know the weather forecast. Don't get caught upriver during a rain storm unless you have planned in advance to stay awhile.