Lower South Fork Skokomish River
Olympic Peninsula
As of May 11, 2026, the Lower South Fork Skokomish River trail is in good condition, with wildflowers blooming. The road to the trailhead is paved and accessible, despite potential Google Maps errors suggesting closures. Parking is generally ample, though can fill up by mid-morning on nice days.
Recent reports (March-May 2026) indicate a clear trail with minimal blowdowns, thanks to recent crew work. Most stream crossings are easy, though a few reports mention deeper water in March. One significant washout requiring careful crossing or wading was noted around mile 3.2 in March, but reports from April and May suggest this area may have been improved or bypassed. Wildflowers and lush old-growth forest are highlights. Some hikers note the trail is more rigorous than indicated, with significant elevation changes despite appearing flat in sections. Boot-catching rocks are a hazard on descents.
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After scouting the trail a few weeks ago, I took a small group of Mountaineers out to hike Lower South Fork Skokomish. We arrived around 7:40 to a mostly full parking area and since we didn’t see anyo...
A fabulous trail!I went as far as the river overlook, which was about 6 miles in. The whole trail is about 21 miles round trip.https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/olympic/recreation/trails/skokomish-lower-sou...
It was a beautiful day on the trail! We arrived at the parking lot at 9:00 and were surprised at the number of cars already there. There was still plenty of parking though. The trail is in great shape...
What a beautiful day to scout a hike on the Lower South Fork Skokomish! Benny the dog and I met with a fellow Mountaineer leader to check out the trail and confirm the stats (spoiler alert: incorrect)...
Road: As the previous trip report said, Google maps will tell you forest service road 2353 is closed. It's not. Follow the WTA directions. No problems with the roads, paved the whole way.Sorry folks, ...
Clear trail, thanks to crew who did a lot of work to remove fallen trees. 2nd bridge with railing had a break due to a fallen tree but cleared. A few easy stream crossings . Trilliums, bleeding hearts...
I hiked 5 miles up this trail today (10.25 miles total roundtrip; 1535 feet elevation gain overall). It’s a really nice hike and I’m not sure why I haven’t done this one before as I’ve done most of th...
Beautiful old-growth forest trail that meanders high above the Skokomish and gets right next to the river a few times. We did a two-night backpacking trip, with the goal of reaching Church Shelter fro...
I’m so glad I checked out this trail! It’s an easy drive (no closure, despite what Google Maps says) and paved the whole way.Besides the steep beginning portion noted in the WTA description, the trail...
Another great jaunt in the Lower South Fork Skokomish for the books. Today we were breaking in some new boots and there was a good variety of tread available (gravel, mud, water, rocks, boardwalks, cr...
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