Mount Ellinor
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Tubal Cain Mine
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 month ago
The Tubal Cain Mine trail area is currently experiencing road work that began on October 7 and is expected to last up to three weeks. This project involves resurfacing Forest Road 2870, with potential for single-lane traffic and weekday closures. Outside of this construction, the road leading to the trailhead is generally described as rough but passable, with some reports noting recent pothole filling and one stating it was suitable for all vehicles. The trail itself is in good condition, with no significant snow reported. There were minor obstacles like blowdowns noted in late August, but these were easily navigated. Bugs were an annoyance in late August but absent in late July and August.
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A resurfacing project on Forest Road 2870 began on October 7 and is anticipated to last for up to three weeks. During this period, expect single-lane traffic with flaggers and potential weekday closures. The project aims to improve the road's durability and drivability.
The road is generally described as rough but passable, with multiple reports from July to October noting potholes. However, some drivers have had success in cars with careful driving and one report in August stated it was suitable for all vehicles.
In late August, blowdowns were noted on the switchbacks down to Boulder Shelter, but they were easily passable. Otherwise, the trail is generally in good condition with no major obstacles reported in recent trip reports.
Bug reports vary, with an annoyance noted in late August. However, several reports from late July and August indicate no significant bug issues.
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Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
This is a report to pass on an Olympic National Forest alert regarding trail along Forest Road 2870 starting from Lost Mountain Road in Sequim. Given that the Upper Dungeness and Tubal Cain trails ar...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Pushed up Tubal Cain Mine trail, road out was fine. A little wet of a day. Walked through the B-17 and continued to Mt. Worthington. The saddle between Worthington and Hawks peak was beautiful. Moving...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Completed a two-night, 20 mile loop beginning and ending at the Tubal Cain Trailhead.The drive is on a long forest road with quite a few potholes but definitely could be passable by most cars if going...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
We hiked up to Silver lake from the Silver Creek trailhead, camped at the smaller of the two lakes (where people don't frequent), up to the ridge in the morning, and out Tull Canyon to Tubal Cain on d...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Did a one-nighter at Home lake near Constance pass. Started from the Tubal Cain trailhead and saw the B-17 crash site which was really cool. Hit a couple of the mines and went up to Buckhorn pass, the...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
What an incredible weekend in the Olympics for a #HikeaThon overnight! Like many others, I headed west given the fires and smoke across WA. I decided to approach Home Lake via the Tubal Cain Trail sin...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
With a forecast of clouds and rain, I thought it would be a good occasion for my first trip up to the B-17 wreckage in the Tull Canyon.The road is terrible getting to this trailhead. (See details in c...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Out & back from Tubal Cain with one night at the mine and two nights in Marmot Pass. Lots of side quests led to about 34 miles total. Hiked over a long weekend with a friend. We love this area of Olym...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
PSA: This Forest Road in poor shape. The last 1/2 hour of drive you’ll need to add at least another 1/2 hour due to so many ruts and dangerous tire eating potholes. You have cross the road into the on...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Went to go see the B17. Navigation to the plane trail (#847) wasn't terrible, but there are no markers to indicate that the split is #847. Tubal Cain is otherwise well traversed and easy to follow, at...