Skookum Flats
Mount Rainier Area
As of June 7, 2026, Skookum Flats trail is largely passable to Skookum Falls, though obstacles persist. Significant blowdowns, ranging from dozens to unlogged trees requiring ducking, stepping over, or crawling under, are present throughout the trail. One report from May 27 mentions a slightly washed-out cliffy area that might concern some hikers.
Recent activity (May 10) indicates a WTA work party improved navigability. The road to the trailhead has manageable potholes. While snow was present in early April, it has melted. The trail to the falls is described as steep and narrow, with poles recommended. Parking at the trailhead may be limited, especially after snowmelt. Skookum Falls are flowing strongly.
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We got to the trailhead around 8:30 and there was only one other car. The trail is mostly a pretty forest trail along the river, nothing spectacular, but still worth it. It is in decent condition, som...
I hiked Skookum from the South(Rd 7160) -- All clear to the Falls. There is still that one slightly washed out cliffy area. Might cause some people pause.There are still about 6 or 7 trees to get ov...
Despite a couple of blowdowns that require some ducking, bending, and stepping over, this trail still remains a great walk in the woods. Today, a group of us only went eight miles round-trip. We wen...
Started at the north entrance(Rd 73). Trail has been logged for the 1st mile. The rest of the way to the falls has about 5 unlogged downed trees to get over.I went about 1/2 mile past the falls and ...
I continue to be amazed at how much damage that March (?) storm did. Evidence of so many trees across the trail. A WTA work party was out on the trail today making the trail much easier to navigate. T...
There are a few potholes in the road, but manageable.There are several blowdowns, about 15, two are difficult to navigate. Had to climb over one, and crawl under another one.The trail up to the falls ...
My hiking group made our first 2026 hike off Hwy 410 south of Greenwater today. We hiked from Buck Creek Rd north on the Skookum Flats trail to check out how the trail weathered the winter season.Afte...
Ditto on trip report from the 27th. We only made it in about a mile before turning around from the TH from road 73. Gorgeous, snowy woods though! Lots of debris, one was particularly dangerous to try ...
Ditto on trip report from the 27th, although probably a little less snow. We only made it in about mile before deciding to bag it. Ran into volunteer ranger John (I bet you know who I'm talking about ...
I love this hike, and I did it several times during covid. Today wasn't as fun.When I got to the trailhead, met another senior hiker who had just finished. He warned me of the trail conditions. I didn...
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