Mount Ellinor
1 week ago
Fog can shroud summit views
8 this month · 147 reports
Mount Walker
Olympic Peninsula
updated yesterday
The Mount Walker trail is in excellent condition, with no snow reported on the trail. As of September 24, a significant blowdown about two-thirds of the way up has been recently cleared, making passage easier. Reports from late August and early September indicate some sections can be slippery with loose dirt and rocks, especially on the descent, and recommend sturdy footwear or hiking poles. Parking is generally available, though it can fill up on weekends, with reports from August 15 and September 7 noting ample space earlier in the day. Views from the summit are variable, with smoke from fires impacting visibility in mid-August and early August, but generally clear conditions have been reported otherwise.
Generated from 50 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Mount Walker
Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest yesterday. Check anything you’d turn around for.
As of September 24, a sizable blowdown encountered about two-thirds of the way up the trail has recently been cleared. Earlier reports from September 7 mentioned a small fallen tree near the top, which was easy to step over.
Parking is generally available, though it can become busy on weekends. On August 15, there was ample parking at 8:30 am, and on September 7, the lot was full by 1 pm but still had space earlier. Reports from August 14 suggest it's less crowded on Fridays.
Visibility from the summit can be variable. In mid-August and early August, smoke from fires impacted the views. However, more recent reports from September 24 and August 19 indicate decent or nice views, suggesting it depends on current atmospheric conditions.
More in Olympic Peninsula
Royal Basin via Royal Lake
4 days ago
Upper basin is steep, loose gravel, recommended poles
8 this month · 44 reports
Upper Lena Lake
1 week ago
The last mile and a half is much more challenging
7 this month · 48 reports
Lake of the Angels
2 weeks ago
Steep slog rewards with alpine lake beauty
7 this month · 34 reports
Lena Lake
1 week ago
Lake level low, ghost trees protrude
6 this month · 110 reports
Marmot Pass
5 days ago
Trail clear of blowdowns and snow, wildflowers still present
5 this month · 94 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Sources
Freshyesterday
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
I took a quick trip up Walker to keep my legs limber. The trail is in great shape. Looks like a sizable blowdown about 2/3 of the way up was recently cut — thanks as always to those who help maintain ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Arrived around 10:00, on Labor Day. A few cars at the parking, but ample space. Trail was in good conditions except for a small fallen tree across the trail near the top about 1.5 miles in- easy to ge...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
I had the mountain to myself, car to car, this morning. The trail is in great shape, as is the road.Nice views above the marine layer today.
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
There were some spots where its a little easy to slip on the loose dirt or rocks, especially on the trek down. Overall a good hike. Definitely a major climb. The view was great. We were up a little la...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
A steep incline the entire way up and slippery on the way down with loose gravel and rocks. We made it above the fog and drizzle at the viewpoint but there was not much of a view. Still, the north vie...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Arrived at the trailhead at 9:30am on Friday. No restroom at the trailhead. There were about half a dozen vehicles parked in the lot area across from the trail, with room for about half a dozen more. ...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
The trail is in great condition but it’s a steep climb. There were a couple of spots of loose gravel that I almost lost my footing on while making my way down the mountain; I’m really glad I brought m...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Started out from the trailhead at 8:30 a.m. Warm day (upper 60s) with humidity and smoke from the fires near Spokane. Met a few people coming down who had run up the trail. The hike up had no drama or...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
I was headed this way anyway, so I took along my trusty battery-powered chainsaw and cleared the double blowdown at 0.25 miles. :-)
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
The trail is in good shape. There is a double blowdown about 1/4 mile from the trailhead, but it's a true step-over.Bugs were annoying at the summit, but it was dusk, after all. A squadron of dragonfl...