Green Mountain - Gold Creek Trail
Rhododendrons in bloom
40 reports
Olympic Peninsula
The Tin Mine Trail is generally clear and well-maintained. There are a few forks that may not be clearly marked, so having a navigation app is recommended. The trail offers moderate inclines and some aggressive uphill segments, particularly in the initial forest area. The Tin Mine itself is accessible, though it can be wet with small logs, requiring boots and a light source if you plan to explore inside. Recent reports from May 30 and May 30 indicate clear conditions. Horse hoofprints and the sound of motorbikes have been noted from nearby trails, but no bikers were seen on the Tin Mine Trail itself. March 1 noted a busy trail towards the end of the day with many dogs, most of which were leashed.
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The Tin Mine can be wet with small logs and slippery footing inside, as noted in reports from May 30 and December 17. It is recommended to wear calf-high rubber boots and bring a light source if you plan to enter. One report from March 1 mentioned the floor being flooded, and the reporters chose not to enter.
The trail is generally clear. One report from January 17 mentioned a single downed tree that was easy to crawl under. Another from December 17 noted one recent tree across the trail that could be navigated over or under.
The parking lot has tons of space. On March 1, the lot was nearly empty early in the morning but became packed by the time the hikers left, with cars parking on the street.
Rhododendrons in bloom
40 reports
Walk through old growth Doug Fir forest
26 reports
Minor vines and roots to watch for
22 reports
Brush grown to block view at lookout
15 reports
Deep puddles and mud, wide brush
11 reports
Boardwalks are in good shape
11 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Lovely day out on the Tin Mine trail. It's a good moderate workout, especially if you go all the way to Cherub Lake.The trailhead is signed, and it's not too hard to follow the first section up to the...
Trail was clear and not crowded. There are a couple of forks that are not clearly marked so referred to CalTopo to stay on course. Saw beavers in the pond past the tin mine and prior to the turn on Da...
We did the loop, starting with Tin Mine trail to gold creek. According to gps is was 5.2 miles. Started at around 830 with very few cars in the parking lot (which has tons of parking) and saw few peop...
Trail clear and well maintained. Took tin mine up past the mine and continued back on Davis trail. Only one down tree but it was easy to crawl under. Great hike with a 4-year old.
Lots of water running on the trail, we were glad to have high top boots. One recent tree across the trail. My son went over it. The dog and I went under it.Took advantage of a no school day (thanks po...
Ran the Mystic Beaver trail run which was a nice 5 mile loop. Trail in great condition thanks to the volunteers, trail traffic was light. Also took the service road up to the gate for some extra eleva...
peaceful, lots to see on this trail creeks, lakes, a mine, foot bridges to keep your shoes dry
Trail was in good conditions. View at top of clearing was great. Bugs were pretty bad near beaver pond.
The hike was beautiful and very comfortable. Many flowers in bloom.
The trail was well maintained and was easy to traverse. Some sections were quite muddy and that was a little annoying but not really an issue. The mine was full of water, so was unable to enter it.