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Duckabush Trail - No. 803

Maintained onlyduring the summer months. The trail is an easygrade for 2.4 miles and becomes more difficultwhile climbing over Big Hump. The trail overBig Hump is steep and the tread is loose rock.The grade becomes moderate again west of BigHump all the way to the Park boundary. Thereare numerous camps along the trail. This trail isconsidered moderate, but most difficult for stock.

This trail follows the Duckabush River andenters Olympic National Park at 6.7 miles.Overnight visitors entering the Park via this trailwill need to obtain a Park Wilderness permit(available at the trailhead).

There is a parking area at thestock unloading area as well as at the trailhead.There is a toilet at the trailhead, but the nearestpotable water is at Collins Campground whenthe campground is open (May to September).

This trail is a pleasant hike with arest area near the river at 2.4 miles after LittleHump. The most popular camping and fishingarea is at “5 mile Camp”.

Backpacking, horsebackriding, day hiking, fishing, scenery and wildlifeobservation. Practice LEAVE NO TRACEtechniques during your trip.

Trail is closed to motorized vehiclesand mountain bikes. Fires above 3,500 feetelevation and groups consisting of more than 12people and /or 8 livestock are prohibited withinThe Brothers Wilderness and the Park. Firearmsand pets are prohibited in the Park



 The Basics


Length: 6.7 miles
Trailhead Elevation: 270 feet
Season: Spring to Winter
Managed By: Olympic National Forest
1835 Black Lk Blvd SW
Olympia, WA  98512
Phone: 360-956-2402


 Directions to Trailhead

Travel US Highway 101 to theDuckabush Recreation Area, FS Road #2510 (22miles north of Hoodsport). Turn west and drive6 miles to FS Road #2510-060 and the trailhead.






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