Hoodsport Trail Park
Distance: 2 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Features two loops through mature second-growth forest, crossing Dow Creek via rustic bridges. Ideal for families, with a storybook trail for children.
Staircase Rapids Loop
Distance: 2.1 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Follows the North Fork Skokomish River through Olympic old-growth forest, offering river views and a suspension bridge crossing.
Lower Lena Lake Trail
Distance: 7.2 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
Highlights: Traverses through old-growth forests to a picturesque alpine lake, popular among families and campers.
Mount Ellinor Trail
Distance: 3.2 miles round trip from the upper trailhead
Difficulty: Strenuous
Highlights: Offers panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and Hood Canal; a challenging ascent with rewarding vistas.
Big Creek Loop Trail
Distance: 4.3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: Features several bridge crossings over Big Creek, hidden waterfalls, and lush forest scenery. Best after rainfall.
Murhut Falls Trail
Distance: 1.6 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Leads to a stunning two-tiered waterfall dropping 130 feet, nestled in a narrow, green valley.
Elk Lakes Trail
Distance: 4.5 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: A serene hike to secluded lakes, offering solitude and old-growth forest scenery.
Maple Valley and Steam Donkey Loop
Distance: 3.6 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Located in Dosewallips State Park, this loop offers river views, forested paths, and historical logging artifacts.
Spider Lake Loop
Distance: 2.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Encircles a narrow lake, passing through recovering forests with opportunities for wildlife sightings.
Duckabush River Trail
Distance: Up to 6 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: Follows the Duckabush River through lush forests, with river views and potential wildlife encounters.
Before setting out, it's advisable to check current trail conditions and any access restrictions. Always be prepared with appropriate gear and inform someone of your hiking plans.
