Mount Ellinor
6 days ago
Snowfields to cross, icy patches
5 this month · 157 reports
Dosewallips State Park - Steam Donkey Trail
Olympic Peninsula
updated 2 weeks ago
The Steam Donkey Trail is currently in good condition, with no snow reported as of October 24. Hikers can expect to find a trail that is well-marked and suitable for all vehicles to access. Recent reports highlight a significant amount of fall color and numerous mushrooms along the path, with streams running dry as of October 24. Shade is plentiful due to the tree canopy, making it pleasant even in warmer weather.
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What hikers ask about Dosewallips State Park - Steam Donkey Trail
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The road is suitable for all vehicles, with no issues reported as of October 24. This has been consistent across multiple reports, including one from September 7.
No significant obstacles have been reported. The trail is described as being in good condition, with a few footbridges and standing snags, but nothing that impedes passage as of September 7.
No wildlife sightings have been reported in the most recent reports. One report from September 7 specifically mentioned no wildlife, and another from October 24 did not mention any either.
The streams along the Steam Donkey Trail were observed to be bone dry as of October 24. This was also noted in a report from September 7, where water was only trickling.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
We started our hike on ten Maple Valley Trail and continued across to Steam Donkey at the fire road junction. I was surprised that the trail continued to gain elevation for quite a while after the jun...
Older2 months 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!
Older5 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.
Older7 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 ...
Older7 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….
Older10 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.