Parks in Hoodsport, Washington

Hikers swarm Mount Ellinor every spring as they rush to the summit for one reasonto come back down. More specifically, to come down via the long glissade route. Dog hikers will want to wait until a... More on Trails

Absolutely spectacular views from the summit. More on Trails

Dominated by a shoulder of The Brothers, this forest lake was formed thousands of years ago by a massive rock slide that dammed the valley. The dam leaks and the lake resembles a reservoir in that ... More on Trails

Great first hike of the season, absolutely a beautiful hike, can be done in More on Trails

Mount Washington is the prominent peak rising immediately north of Mount Ellinor. It is one of the most popular summits in the Olympic Mountains, most likely due to its commanding presence and easy... More on Trails

Very steep calf burning hiking right from the start. Some interesting route More on Trails

The trail immediately enters the Buckhorn Wilderness and follows the river through intensely green forest, all moss and ferns and lichen, crossing numerous step-across creeks, passing many close-up... More on Trails

It is said that this trail is located in rain shadow belt which proved to b More on Trails

A 10.6-mile trip on a wilderness route from the North Fork of the Skokomish to Lake Sundown. As the trail nears the highest point on Six Ridge, a burn dating from 1992 interrupts the trees. The tra... More on Trails

The Graves Creek Road is washed out, adding a six mile hike to trailhead. D More on Trails

There is a lot of watching to be done on the Olympic Peninsula: storm watching, whale watching, storm watching, bird watching, storm watching. From July through September, the region is relatively dry and temperatures get into the ... More on Trails

A principal landmark of the western horizon from Seattle, the double summits of The Brothers fork into the blood red summer sun as it sets. The north peak is a climb, whereas the higher south peak is a scramble. The Brothers are situated ... More on Trails

The Dry Creek Trail is overlooked by most hikers. Though it can often be hiked year-round, it doesnt get a lot of attention. It is part of a trail system that once began from the Staircase Ranger Station in Olympic National Park and ... More on Trails

Mount Cruiser is the highest summit of Sawtooth Ridge, a craggy escarpment rising due east of Flapjack Lakes. Mount Olympus notwithstanding, Mount Cruiser is probably the classic climb of the Olympic Mountains, definitely one of the ... More on Trails

A 7.4-mile backpack from the Staircase Ranger Station to Flapjack Lakes. This popular route climbs to a series of alpine lakes that sprinkle the high shelves around Mount Gladys. The Flapjack Lakes... More on Trails

No recent report. Expect winter conditions with deep snow and avalanche dan More on Trails