Spruce Railroad Trail
Fall color arriving, tunnel creepy and cool
2 this month · 35 reports
Olympic Peninsula
Current conditions for Striped Peak are generally very good, with the trail being snow-free and easily accessible by all vehicles. Recent reports from October 9 indicate the trail is in good condition, though slippery wet roots are a concern after recent rain. Hikers should be aware of upcoming logging activity east of Eagle Cove, which may alter the character of the woods. The trail was described as well-groomed and free of obstacles as of September 21. Parking is easy and plentiful according to a report from August 27.
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As of October 9, trees have been marked for a timber sale east of Eagle Cove, indicating that logging is imminent and will likely change the character of the woods in that area. No further details on the logging schedule or progress are available in recent reports.
The trail is generally well-groomed with packed gravel in areas. Hikers should be cautious with their footing, particularly when descending steeper inclines, as noted in reports from September 21. Wet roots can also make sections slippery, as of October 9.
Fall color arriving, tunnel creepy and cool
2 this month · 35 reports
Steep grade, dry dust and scree
2 this month · 34 reports
Former lakebed reclothes itself
2 this month · 13 reports
Fall colors are vibrant and widespread
1 this month · 70 reports
Dust and loose rocks on descent
1 this month · 44 reports
Sea lion calls from Protection Island
1 this month · 17 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
The trail was in good condition. It rained last night. Beware slippery wet roots.I was sad to see that the trail east of Eagle Cove has trees marked as a boundary for a timber sale. This area will soo...
The trail was well groomed. With areas of packed gravel, you need to watch your footing coming down, given the steeper incline and elevation you get to, but the trail was in great shape!
The trail was well groomed. Because there are some steep inclines with packed gravel, coming down means being a bit more cautious with your steps
Easy to drive to trailhead & to park. I enjoyed the 6.18 mi/1296 elevation loop on AllTrails. Moderate. Perfect conditions.
Easy to follow. A nice easy low key coastal hike with a smidge of elevation. Ran into maybe 10 people on the trail this Sunday.
We did the whole loop, and the trail was in great shape. Recently logged out and brushed, so zero obstacles. There was a heavy fog bank over the Strait, but from the top we were above it and could s...
Dry and clear, recently cleared and updated
If going clockwise it’s a steady climb with a few areas of level. Great tread and no blowdowns. Some flowers blooming at the top clearcut area. If anyone found a tan hat at the TH entrance please txt ...
I had a wonderful time hiking this trail.The mud on the inclines can be a bit slick, so take time on that ;)The reason I wanted to comment on this hike, is the signage, it tends to change from “bunker...
The trail once again proved to be a perfect winter get-away. I did the loop counter clockwise and only saw one happy group of hikers. Unfortunately, I learned that the gorgeous legacy forest on the no...