Big Creek

I camped at Staircase on Saturday, September 12, with a friend and our dogs. I’ve hiked all the way up the Skokomish before the Bear Gulch fire, but I’d never actually seen the campground. It’s a wond...

Really nice trail. Well maintained. Gorgeous giant mossy trees, big bushy ferns. A few peekaboo views of the mountains around. Babbling creek runs close by the whole time.

Really lovely trail - well maintained and signed, with lots of benches and wooden foot bridges. We went counterclockwise and the first half leading up to the viewpoint felt strenuous for us, but the s...

If you're not a 3000-vertical-feet hiker, then this loop and the 2-mile Staircase Rapids loop are pretty much the only hiking game in town right now when staying at Lake Cushman. As such, it is what i...

trail in good condition. not too many folks around 9am. saw some deer, a few bugs, and lots of creek. it was hot but the trees kept me somewhat cooler, even just by a little bit

Such a lovely hike! We headed out to Big Creek today with our dog and 10 month old baby. I was packing my kiddo in a backpack style carrier so I was looking for a hike that would be a good workout, bu...

The campground parking lot is clean and plenty of spaces. Be sure to buy your day pass at the kiosk ($5 for the day). There was an employee who showed up right when I was buying my pass checking cars ...

Hiked to the top of Mt. Ellinor from the Big Creek Campground.  Here's the details.  Arrived at Big Creek at 8:45 am.  Instead of parking right at the entrance to the campground, I parked in the lot b...

I don't have much to add on top of other recent TRs, but I do want to note that there is no water on the trail once you get above Big Creek so be sure to pack enough, especially if you are bringing yo...

Awesome trail. Almost entirely shaded by trees. Worth the one extra mile to the viewpoint.