Mount Ellinor
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Dosewallips State Park - Steam Donkey Trail
Olympic Peninsula
updated 2 weeks ago
The Steam Donkey Trail is currently in good condition with no significant obstacles reported. The trail is snow-free as of September 7, August 29, and June 27. All reports indicate the road is suitable for all vehicles. Hikers can expect shaded trails with mild temperatures. Some berries, including blackberries and thimble berries, were ripe as of August 29. While the trail is generally well-maintained, one report from June 27 noted it could use some love and had a small log to climb over near the top. No wildlife was observed as of September 7.
Generated from 14 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Dosewallips State Park - Steam Donkey Trail
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The trail is generally in good condition. One report from June 27 noted it was a little overgrown and had a small log to climb over, but otherwise it's considered a great walkabout with no significant obstacles as of September 7 and August 29.
Yes, the road is suitable for all vehicles according to all three reports from September 7, August 29, and June 27.
Yes, blackberries and thimble berries were reported as ripe on August 29.
No wildlife was reported as being seen on September 7. The other reports do not mention wildlife sightings.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Monday Sept 7, 0930 trailhead back to parking lot at noon. Lollyagging 10; snacks 0. Very leisurely pace 5 mile loop. Mild 60 degrees and sunny. Purchased required Discovery Pass at Ranger Station. Ea...
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Trip Report for Saturday, August 29, 2026 - Steam Donkey Trail. This is a nice 3-mile leg stretcher with a (little bit) of elevation gain at Dosewallips State Park. Starts out near the bridge (on th...
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
The trail could use some love from Rick Bennett and friends! It is a little overgrown, and there's a small log to climb over at the top.Overall a great little walkabout!
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
It was a beautiful day to explore the trail loops at Dosewallips State Park, so Herself and I headed up for a day in the woods. We parked in the small lot next to the hiker/biker campsites (why they n...
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Trail was in good shape. There is one spot where a tree fell onto the trail long-ways so it looks like the trail ends but it does not, just hop over the fallen tree.
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Nice hike, nothing fancy, dirt trail, beautiful trees and greenary. has several cute small creek crossings with bridges, nice view of the river at the end. nothing specific to hike to or see but nice ...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Nice loop trail through forest, streams and river view.
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Lovely walk in the woods on a surprisingly sunny February day. Mossy and full of ferns. The rhododendron cutoff had a small stream crossing….
Older9 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Arrived at 10am on a Sunday and only saw one other person on the trail. Lots of ferns, moss and mushrooms. Both the mud and water weren't bad at all. Nice easy 3 mile hike, took about 1.5 hours.
Older17 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
We were planning on taking the Maple Valley Loop to the Steam Donkey Loop and skipping the Rhody Cutoff and cut through the campground, but right before the Fire Road my son was running out of steam s...