Name: Skokomish Upper South Fork Trail #873
Rating: 4.0

“Meander through ancient forest as you commingle with streams, rivers and history.”

— Tom Robson

Overview

The trail receives yearly maintenance only up to the Park boundary. It's in a primitive condition within the Park. Backcountry skills, a map, compass, & altimeter are highly recommended for traveling beyond the Park boundary.
Fording the river can be difficult to impossible depending on flow of the river.
Mountain bikes, pets and firearms are prohibited in the Park. This trail is closed to horses at the Park boundary.
An Olympic National Park permit is necessary past the Park boundary.

Features: Birding — River/Creek — Views — Wildlife

Dogs: Leashed

Description

This trail wanders through old-growth forest and crosses the South Fork Skokomish River and other streams multiple times before reaching an old avalanche chute at around 1.8 miles. The trail then begins to climb up the canyon above the Skokomish River Valley. Upper Skokomish starts out quite gradually, but becomes much steeper near the end.

This trail receives yearly maintenance and is in good condition to the Park boundary. Campsites are available along the trail corridor - a flat area near Snowfield Creek makes an excellent campsite.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Sep 15, 2017: Arlington Airport Trail

Sep 15, 2017: John Wayne Trail - Lake Keechelus

Sep 13, 2017: photography

Land Manager: USFS - Olympic National Forest Office

Sep 10, 2017: Olympic National Forest â€“ Olympic Peninsula Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement

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Minor Issues 14 days ago

Dry, Some Mud, Fallen Trees: The trail is mostly grown over. Not too many trees down. Dry/loose dirt on steep parts.

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5.1 Miles 8.1 Kilometers 85% Runnable Singletrack	1,921' 586 m Ascent -102' -31 m Descent
2,990' 911 m High 1,171' 357 m Low	8% Avg Grade (4°) 36% Max Grade (20°)
Minor Issues 14 days ago — Update

Skokomish Upper South Fork Trail #873

5.1 Miles 8.1 Kilometers

85%

Singletrack

1,921' 586 m

-102' -31 m

2,990' 911 m

1,171' 357 m

8%

36%

Minor Issues

“Meander through ancient forest as you commingle with streams, rivers and history.”