Name: Mt. Storm King Trail
Rating: 4.1

“This trail is steep! So steep you'll need to use a rope to get to the top, but it's worth it.”

— Josh Sutcliffe

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Overview

Features: Lake — River/Creek — Views — Wildlife

Dogs: No Dogs

Runner Notes

A few fallen trees to hop over, some rooty/rocky parts, a few mud puddles. Nothing serious, just the usual plus a lot of steepness.

Description

The trailhead is a short trot from the parking lot at the ranger station - you'll see a sign pointing up a steep switchback to your left. Be ready to huff and puff from the start.

Storm King offers classic Olympic Peninsula biome transitions as you run (who are we kidding - walk) up to the summit. Near the summit, you'll find a handy rope system to help you get there. The scary scramble to the top is rewarded by an awe-inspiring view of Crescent Lake. In spite of/because of its difficulty, this is a popular trail. Expect a little company from time to time.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Aug 11, 2017: Hart's Pass Road Repairs Begin Aug. 14

Aug 11, 2017: Shadow Lake Nature Preserve

Aug 11, 2017: RSVP for Trails and Ales in Bremerton

Land Manager: National Park Service - Olympic National Park

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View of Lake Crescent and Pyramid Peak from Storm King Trail.

First look at Crescent Lake. Almost at the top! From the Mt. Storm King Trail.

The hike up the mountain along the trail is quite beautiful.

This is the second of two ropes (in a row).

Descending Mt. Stormking with Lake Crescent in the background.

Mossy overgrowth on the beginning of the Mt. Storm King trail

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3.0 Miles 4.9 Kilometers 41% Runnable Singletrack	3,748' 1,142 m Ascent -53' -16 m Descent
4,508' 1,374 m High 813' 248 m Low	24% Avg Grade (13°) 49% Max Grade (26°)
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Mt. Storm King Trail

3.0 Miles 4.9 Kilometers

41%

Singletrack

3,748' 1,142 m

-53' -16 m

4,508' 1,374 m

813' 248 m

24%

49%

All Clear

“This trail is steep! So steep you'll need to use a rope to get to the top, but it's worth it.”