Green Mountain - Gold Creek Trail
Olympic Peninsula
As of June 23, 2026, the Green Mountain - Gold Creek Trail is experiencing hot conditions with limited water sources. Bring extra water, especially for dogs. The trail is well-maintained and generally dry, with a few patches of mud reported in April. Expect a steady uphill climb with loose rocks and tree roots, making hiking poles recommended.
The rhododendrons are reportedly stunning, with peak bloom noted in late May. Hikers have encountered both leashed and unleashed dogs, and multiple reports mention the presence of dirt bikes on this multi-use trail. Parking is generally ample, with vault toilets available at the trailhead and summit. Signage can be confusing, so carrying a map is advised.
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Easy hike. Only note is it was hot and only water on the trail is 0.5 miles in so bring extra water for your dog.
This was our third attempt to do this hike at the peak of rhododendron season, and this year we finally got it right! Stunning pink rhododendron flowers and lush spring foliage along the Gold Creek Tr...
The parking lot is gravel and has been cleaned up since my last visit in January and has ample spaces. There are vault toilets.The trail is well maintained and clean. I 100% recommend good shoes and h...
Road to top not open yet. This is a mixed use trail but we only encountered a few mountain bikes and no motorcycles/ATVs. Lots of amanita mushrooms and a few mycoheterotrophs (plants that tap into mus...
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...
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