Washington Map

go-washington.com

Our new sites are now in beta, tell us what you think

Upper South Fork Skokomish Trail - No. 873

No Media or Maps Available
If you are the owner/manager of this business and would like to improve your listing, please submit a request.
Phone
Phone:
360-956-2402
Address
1835 Black Lk Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
Basics
Length:
4.9 miles
Trailhead Elevation:
1250 feet
Season:
Spring to Winter

This trail receives yearly maintenance and is in good condition tothe Park boundary. Campsites are availablealong the trail corridor. A flat area near Snow-field Creek also makes an excellent campsite.

Stock unloading ramp andparking for up to 8 vehicles is available. There isno toilet or potable water at the trailhead.

This trail wanders through oldgrowth forest and crosses the South ForkSkokomish River and other streams several timesbefore reaching an old avalanche chute atapproximately 1.8 miles. The trail then begins toclimb up the canyon above the Skokomish RiverValley. The trail becomes a way-trail at the Parkboundary.

The trail is in a primitive condition afterthe Park Boundary and does not receive any trailmaintenance. Backcountry skills and equipmentsuch as map, compass, and altimeter are highlyrecommended for traveling beyond the NationalPark boundary. Also Park Pemit is necessary.

Day hiking, camping,stock packing, wildlife viewing and birdwatching.

Length:
4.9 miles
Trailhead Elevation:
1250
Season:
Spring to Winter
Basic Directions

Located 22 mi, northwest of Sheltonin the Skokomish River Recreation Area. TravelUS Highway 101 to the Skokomish Valley road6 mi. north of Shelton, 7 mi. south of Hoodsport.Turn west on the Valley road and drive about 5mi. to the junction with FS Road #23. Turn rightand proceed for 15 miles on FS Road #23 to thejunction with FS Road #2361. Turn right on FSRoad #2361 (wildlife gate closed Oct. 1 throughApril 30) and proceed for 4 miles to the end ofthe road and the trailhead.

Customizable Directions
From:    To: 
Language: 

Formatted DirectionsMap
Choice-Hotels-Washington-Skyscraper

Email Page Link

Complete the form below to email this page to a friend or family member's email. You can send yourself an email as well. Your email and your recipient's email will NOT be shared with anyone. See our full Privacy Policy for details.
Your name:
Your email address:
Friend's email(s):
 
 
 
Send yourself a copy: Yes No
Subject:
Body: