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Deer Park to Maiden Peak
Olympic Peninsula
updated 2 weeks ago
The Deer Park to Maiden Peak trail is reported to be in excellent condition, with no snow present as of September 11. The access road is generally suitable for all vehicles, though some reports mention washboarding, potholes, and narrow sections with steep drop-offs, requiring cautious driving. Chipmunks at the Maiden Peak summit are notably brave and approach hikers for food. Wildflowers were still blooming in late August, and the trail offers spectacular views when visibility is good, though smoke has occasionally obscured them. Cougars have been sighted in the area, with notices posted at trailheads warning of recent activity.
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What hikers ask about Deer Park to Maiden Peak
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The road to the Deer Park trailhead is generally suitable for all vehicles, with some reports of washboarding and a few potholes. The last bit of gravel road is winding and narrow in parts, requiring caution. As of September 11, the road was reported as suitable for all vehicles.
Reports from August and early September indicate the trail is in good to excellent condition with no reported blowdowns or major obstacles. As of September 11, the trail was in good condition.
Yes, there have been several notices posted at trailheads regarding recent cougar activity. Sightings were noted in late August and early September, with warnings discouraging solo hiking.
Bugs have been reported as not being too bad or nonexistent on several occasions throughout August and early September. One report from August 15 did mention bugs being an annoyance around the outhouse and on early parts of the trail.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Four-day (but really two half days and two full days), three-night backpack loop in the Olympics the weekend after Labor Day was glorious!On Friday afternoon, we climbed the ridge 4.5 miles from Deer ...
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
Went from the Deer Park Trailhead to Elk Mountain and back. The first three miles or so are forested and pretty unremarkable. After that you reach the open ridge and have solid views the rest of the w...
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We hiked from Deer Park Campground to Elk Mountain along the beautiful Grand Ridge trail. There are great views along this trail (after you get out of the trees at about the 2 mile mark). If you start...
Recent3 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Access road in great condition and accessible to all or most vehicles including sedans. Trail in good condition, very well groomed. Chipmunks at the Maiden Peak summit are very brave and get very clos...
Recent4 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Trail was in excellent shape, the gravel road was bumpy with washboard gravel, but totally fine for any vehicle. There was a sign for recent cougar activity so solo hiking is discouraged. Normal amoun...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Drove up but abandoned the hike.Road is in good shape. Any sedan or more capable can make itLots more smoke than I was expecting. Since I was going to run, I decided to skip this one for today and do ...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
The trail was in excellent condition the entire way, with beautiful views on both sides of the ridges. The comment I would like to share is that while the road bed is in good condition, the 8-mile gra...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Went to the Olympics for a change - a reminder to self that though this hike is only about 120 miles from the east side, it takes extra time because of the Kingston-Edmonds ferry or the route through ...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
The dirt road to the Deer Park trailhead to Maiden Peak (signage calls this the Obstruction Point Trail) is in quite good shape, with only a few potholes and a bit of washboard. Parking was along the...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Gorgeous day for a hike. A note at the trailhead mentioned a cougar encounter on 8/1/26. The trail is in the trees with an occasional glimpse of mountains until about a mile or so from Maiden Peak. Th...