Mount Ellinor
1 week ago
Fog can shroud summit views
8 this month · 147 reports
Mount Zion
Olympic Peninsula
updated 3 days ago
The trail to Mount Zion is reported in good condition as of September 22. It is snow-free, and while the road to the trailhead has rough patches, it is still considered passable. Bugs have not been a significant issue, with one report noting they were not too bad on August 9. The majority of the trail is shaded, making it a good option for warmer days. However, be aware that some sections can be steep, and hiking poles might be beneficial. Views were partially obscured by clouds on September 22.
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What hikers ask about Mount Zion
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The road is described as rough but passable as of September 22. It has frequent potholes and requires careful driving.
Bugs were not considered too bad on August 9. Another report from September 22 mentioned no bugs.
The trail can get quite steep in certain sections. One hiker regretted not using poles, suggesting they could be helpful for the steeper parts.
The trail is snow-free as of September 22. Reports from August 9 also indicated no snow.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh3 days ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Trail was great. Too cloudy for view.
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Got to the trailhead around 10 a.m. Road leading to the trail had frequent pot holes and required careful driving. Trailhead did have a bathroom that was in relatively good condition.The trail itself ...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Drove south from Palo Alto road off Hwy 101 to the trailhead. Road was in great shape until the last half mile or so, there were a few good-sized potholes in that short stretch. About a month ago, I...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
1) Road: Solid, no obstructions. Smooth except for the many large potholes. A normal car should be able to make it, but drive with care.2)Trailhead: The vault toilet is in good shape, and has toilet ...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
After work hike.Slight view of the Sound at the top, but there is a nice view southward to the olympics about 3/4ths of the way up.
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
The road up to the Mt. Zion, once beyond a fenced in lake had numerous pot holes that were hard to miss, resulting in careful speed to/from the trailhead. There were a couple of cars in the fenced in ...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
The trail was in excellent passable conditions. It was an incline the majority of the hike but with rewarding views! We reached the peak and enjoyed a picnic lunch.The only negative was the road leadi...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Great hike. Path was in great shape. Road to the trailhead is bad. 4x4 recommended. Otherwise great half day adventure.
Older8 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Loved this hike! Peekaboo views of the Olympics through the trees on your way up. There is a rocky outcropping at 1.5 miles with a rope to help climb and I highly recommend checking out the view there...
Older10 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Beautiful morning as Aferrenberg and I got up to the summit of Mount Zion. Road the trail can be driven by any vehicle, but there is many potholes in spots. The trail is a very nice trail. Nice and wi...