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Planning
Your Trip
What
is Wilderness?
Wilderness
Protection
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| Description |
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Ecosystem
Type: Subalpine
forest and meadow
Trail Tread Types: Primitive
General Elevation Trend: moderate
Unique Features: |
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| Trail
Information |
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Backcountry
Permits: Required
- Obtain at Hoodsport Ranger Station, the Staircase Ranger Station
or the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.
Camping: Please
camp only in established camps to prevent vegetation damage.
Level of Difficulty:
Difficult
Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Change: 3500 ft. to 4400 ft.
Best Season: Early July through October
Connecting Trails: North Fork Skokomish
Trail, Flapjack Lakes Trail
Stock: Closed to stock |
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| Special
Concerns |
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Leave
No Trace: Please
Leave No Trace of your stay to help protect
park resources and to prevent further camping regulations. Camp
on pre-existing bare ground sites only. Vegetation is very fragile
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Fires: Fires are not allowed above
3,500 feet.
Wildlife Precautions: Save
the Bears! Secure food, garbage and scented items from bears and
other wildlife 24 hours a day. When bear obtain human food, they
become habituated to camping areas and often become aggressive towards
people. They may also damage packs or tents to get at food or other
smelly items. Do not feed any wild animals! Bear
canisters are recommended in this area.
Safety: When traveling on snow, bring an ice axe and
know how to use it. |
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