Mount Storm King Trail

View of Lake Crescent

Jim Patterson

Description
Trail Conditions
Trail Information
Special Concerns
Safety
Map

 

Description

Ecosystem type: Montane forest
Trail tread types: Maintained
General elevation trend: Steep
Unique features: Views of Lake Crescent and nearby peaks
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 1.7 miles
Elevation change: 600 feet to 2,700 feet
Best Season: May through October

 

Trail Information
Campsites: No established campsites along this trail.
Toilet Facilities: None. Bury waste 6-8" deep and 200 feet from water sources and campsites. Please pack out toilet paper.
Water Source: Barnes Creek. No water along this trail. Always boil, filter, or chemically treat your drinking water to prevent Giardia.
Stock: Prohibited. See Stock Use.

 

Special Concerns

Leave No Trace: Practice Leave No Trace during your stay to protect vegetation and other park resources. Camp in established sites or on bare ground.
Campfires: To protect sensitive vegetation, campfires are prohibited above 3,500 feet. Where fires are allowed, leave no trace of your fire ring. Burn dead and down wood only.
Respect Wildlife: To protect bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage, and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day. Bear canisters are recommended in this area.

 

Safety

• Always carry the 10 Essentials: map, compass, flashlight, knife, matches, nylon cord, extra food and water, and rain gear with warm clothes.
• Map & compass navigation skills may be necessary in places along this trail. Snow may cover higher reaches of this trail in any season, so know how to navigate without a trail for guidance.
• Let someone know where and when you are taking your hike. Make emergency plans for them to follow if you do not return.
• Watch the weather before and during your hike. Storms move quickly. Whiteouts are sudden. Read the weather forecasts, but remember to read the weather in front of your eyes.

 

Trail Conditions