Green Mountain - Gold Creek Trail
Olympic Peninsula
As of early May 2026, the Green Mountain - Gold Creek Trail is largely dry with only occasional mud patches. Expect the trail to be moderately busy, with shared use by dirt bikes, hikers, and dogs (both leashed and unleashed). While the trail itself is generally in good shape, be mindful of tree roots and slippery rocks, especially on the descent.
Parking is plentiful at the trailhead, though it can fill up by mid-afternoon on sunny weekends. Reports from February indicate light rain and snow, but no accumulation. Road access is paved. Signage can be confusing in some areas, so consider bringing a map. Some hikers prefer earlier views of the Olympic Mountains over the Seattle vistas from the top.
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Conditions at a Glance
Trail
Trail in good condition
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Snow
Snow free
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Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
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Bugs
No bugs
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Got there at about 10:00, plenty of parking, so that was not a problem.Yes, there are people on dirt bikes on the trail, but they were not aggressive.The view of Seattle was somewhat obscured by haze....
Trail is in great shape; a few patches of mud but trail is mostly dry. It was a steady climb to first viewpoint - we saw a few trillium on the way up. Scenery was quite lovely with views of Olympic Mo...
The trail was beautiful! It was an easy hike for 2 beginner hikers and a dog. There’s a spot in the rocks at the top that acts as a bench and you can relax there while looking out at the view.Careful ...
As mentioned in the trail description, this isn’t the wildest of wilderness – you walk through some young woods, and also some very recently logged areas. Still, with just 1,000 feet elevation gain on...
Some steep gravel areas.
This is a perfectly cromulent hike. Well groomed trails, nice views, etc. In a normal place it would be a 4.5, here in the PNW it's a 3.5.This was my first time here, and it's kind of a maze of trail...
I hadn’t done this hike in years, and I continue to think it’s “just ok.” Of course, I was fogged in at the top, so that might have contributed to my mixed feelings.Also contributing to those mixed fe...
We arrived to the trailhead by 10 am and hiked about 5-6 miles that included beaver pond and gold creek trail. During our hike there was a little rain and snow falling but not enough snow to stick and...
Lots of parking (Discover Pass)Cell reception is pretty bad, even in the parking lot.Beautiful weather, overall a great hike. The new additions are really nice. Lots of people out and about today. Hik...
Gold Creek was my first hike of the new year, and it was a pleasant one. I arrived to the parking lot around 1330 on a holiday Monday, and it was almost completely full. I managed to find a spot easil...
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