Mount Ellinor
6 days ago
Snowfields to cross, icy patches
5 this month · 157 reports
Lower Gray Wolf River
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 month ago
The Lower Gray Wolf River trail is currently in good condition with no snow reported as of October 6. The road access is generally passable but rough, with recent work scheduled on Forest Road 2870 starting, which may cause single-lane traffic and potential weekday closures for up to three weeks. Hikers have noted minor obstacles and blowdowns on some sections, particularly on the way to Cedar Lake as of September 15, but these pose few problems. Water sources have been plentiful in most areas, although Beaver Creek near Bear Camp was reported dry on September 15. Bugs have not been a significant issue according to recent reports.
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Forest Road 2870 is rough but passable as of October 6. Resurfacing work is scheduled to begin on October 7 for the first 5 miles, which may result in single-lane traffic controlled by flaggers and potential weekday closures for up to three weeks.
The main trail is reported to be in good condition with minor obstacles posing few problems as of September 15 and October 6. However, a way trail to Cedar Lake was noted as being in rough shape with plenty of large blowdowns on September 15.
Water has been plentiful in most areas, with reports from September 15 indicating ample water at the river and near tarns. However, Beaver Creek near Bear Camp was noted as completely dry on September 15.
Bugs have not been a significant issue recently. Reports from October 6, September 15, August 4, and July 18 all indicate no significant bug presence.
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Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
This is a report to pass on an Olympic National Forest alert regarding trail along Forest Road 2870 starting from Lost Mountain Road in Sequim. Given that the Upper Dungeness and Tubal Cain trails ar...
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Day 1: left the car at Deer Park around 1045 under moody conditions with moderate fog, misty rain, and cool temps. The descent down to the Gray wolf River was smooth and steady. Water was plentiful an...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
We took 3 kiddos (aged 8,9, and 10) on their first backpacking trip. It was great! Definitely more challenging on the way in, way easier on the way out since the beginning half of the trail is pretty ...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
trail is in great shape. a few flowers linger. only one other party on the trail today. wildfire smoke was mostly absent. Great day out!
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
A shaded and peaceful valley hike.
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
This hike was a Gray Wolf trail crew work party. Thanks to earlier hiker reports regarding about ten trees across various section of the trail, we knew what equipment to take in.The five-person crew ...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Did this hike as a 1-night backpack over memorial day weekend. The trail was in good condition with only a few logs that were easy to step over. Only saw two other groups, and we were the only one's c...
Older6 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
I drove in via FR 2880 from Palo Alto Rd past Dungeness Forks. The road had been graded since I was there last fall, so the deep ruts on the drop down to Dungeness Forks are gone. Also, the rockslid...
Older6 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
The forest roads via Taylor Cutoff have recently been graded and are in good shape - still a few potholes. Trail is a little muddy in spots but in good shape also. Some blowdowns but all are pretty ea...
Older8 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Arrived at the trailhead via Taylor Cutoff Road. There is a small parking area for you could park maybe 5 cars, but when we arrived Thursday around 10 AM there were no cars present.The trail was in de...