Capitol State Forest - Mima Falls Loop
1 week ago
Mima Falls loop trail is dry with no bugs
2 this month · 31 reports
Lower South Fork Skokomish River
Olympic Peninsula
updated 3 weeks ago
The Lower South Fork Skokomish River trail is in excellent condition, with reports from August 2026 indicating no snow and that the road is suitable for all vehicles. The trail itself is described as well-maintained and mostly flat after an initial incline near the trailhead. Hikers have enjoyed the shade from old-growth trees, lush rainforest scenery, and opportunities for river access, though some noted that river access points can be limited on the trail as of August 9. Several reports from August mention encountering other users, including hikers, dogs, horses, and bikers, indicating it can be a popular multi-use trail.
Generated from 40 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Lower South Fork Skokomish River
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Reports from August 8 and June 27 mention a couple of logs across the path early on, but these were generally considered easy to navigate. Otherwise, the trail is consistently described as well-maintained and clear.
While the trail runs alongside the river, reports from August 9 and August 8 suggest that river access points can be limited or require hiking off-trail, especially towards the end of summer when the river is low.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Did overnight with the dog from Lower Skokomish Trail up to Rule Creek on the Upper Skokomish Trail. The trail is in good condition. Gaia GPS indicates that a trail continues on the right side of the ...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Had a great overnight backpacking trip this weekend. Hit the trail around 4pm on Friday and had the trail all to ourselves. The trail was in great shape, and besides the incline at the beginning is pr...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Went on an overnight trip Wed-Thurs. Got to trailhead around 230p. First ~0.5 miles are hard but then flattens out till you go down all the elevation you gained. 3 small river crossings before hitting...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
This was plan B to avoid all the smoke on the originally planned hike. I haven't explored this area of the Olympic peninsula and was pleasantly surprise. This is a beautiful shady trail amongst old gr...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
I did 14 miles altogether on this out-and-back trail run. This is a great multi-use trail, easy to get to and relatively flat (besides the half mile closest to the trailhead). I saw a handful of backp...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Trail was great as always, love how much shade this trail has all summer long. The river has multiple access points and was a great way to cool off before heading back. We made it to around the 5 mile...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
The road is mostly paved and in great condition. The trail is very well maintained. I only had a short time and didn't have any of my gear, so I only went as far as the junction with the 140 access tr...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Trail was clear except a couple logs across the path early on when forking left to stay close to the river. Recommend using cal topo or other map if not familiar with the trail as there are multiple r...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Lovely, well-maintained trail through old growth. Gigantic trees, fungi, horsetails, thick moss, and nurse logs everywhere!Hiked about 3.5 miles in before turning around. Trail continues FAR beyond th...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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...