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Planning
Your Trip
What
is Wilderness?
Wilderness
Protection
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| Description |
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Ecosystem
Type: Subalpine
meadow, montane forest
Trail Tread Types: primitive
General Elevation Trend: fairly steep
Unique Features: |
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| Trail
Information |
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Backcountry
Permits: Required
for overnight trips - Obtain at Staircase Ranger Station. Permits
are limited between May 1 and September 30 in this area. See Reservations.
Camping:
Please
camp only in established camps or on bare ground to prevent vegetation
damage.
Level of Difficulty:
moderate
Distance: 1.4 miles
Elevation Change: 3900 ft. to 5050 ft.
Best Season: July through October
Connecting Trails: North Fork Skokomish
River 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 bare ground only. Vegetation is very fragile.
Camping: Prevent vegetation damage by camping on bare ground.
Fires: Campfires are not allowed in
this area.
Wildlife Precautions: Save
the Bears! Secure your food, garbage and scented items from all
wildlife 24 hours a day to protect bears and yourself. Do not feed
any wild animals! Bear
canisters recommended in this area.
Safety: When traveling on snow, bring an ice axe and
know how to use it. |
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