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Flapjack Lakes |
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| Description |
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Ecosystem
Type: Subalpine
meadow, montane forest
Trail Tread Types: maintained
General Elevation Trend: fairly steep
Unique Features: |
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| Trail
Information |
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Backcountry
Permits: Required
for overnight trips - Permits are limited between May 1 and September
30. Reservations are recommended.
Permits
must be obtained either at the WIC in Port Angeles or the Staircase
Ranger Station during business hours between May 1 and Sept. 30.
Camping: Camp
only in designated sites at Flapjack Lakes.
Level of Difficulty:
moderate
Distance: 4.0 miles
Elevation Change: 785 ft. to 3900 ft.
Best Season: July through October
Connecting Trails: North Fork Skokomish
River Trail, Gladys Divide 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 bare ground only. Vegetation is very fragile.
Fires: Fires are not allowed above
3,500 feet.
Wildlife Precautions: Save
the Bears! Please properly secure your food to protect bears and
yourself. Do not feed any wild animals! Food,
garbage and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours
a day. Bear wires are located at Flapjack Lakes.
Safety: When traveling on snow, bring an ice axe and
know how to use it. |
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