Lower South Fork Skokomish River
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Colorful mushrooms and old growth giants
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Upper South Fork Skokomish River
Olympic Peninsula
updated 1 month ago
The Upper South Fork Skokomish River trail currently presents a beautiful, cool, and sunny fall hiking experience, according to a report from September 26. While the trail itself is in good condition, suitable for all vehicles, and free of bugs, the primary obstacle remains the river crossing around 2.75 miles up. This crossing was noted as being difficult enough to require boot removal in late September, with suggestions to bring river shoes. Earlier reports from August 8 also mentioned a low river, making the crossing ankle-deep and a "rock hop," and that the trail up to that point was mostly logged out with only a few brushy stretches. However, a report from July 31 detailed significant overgrowth, muddy sections, and downed trees, particularly closer to the National Park boundary, recommending pants and long sleeves.
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The river crossing around 2.75 miles up required boot removal for one hiker on September 26. Earlier, on August 8, the crossing was described as ankle-deep and a rock hop. Bringing river shoes is recommended for this crossing.
While a September 26 report found the trail in good condition, a report from July 31 noted significant overgrowth, muddy patches, and several tricky logs to climb over or go around, especially closer to the National Park boundary. Another report from July 12 mentioned several fully overgrown sections with no blazes or markers as the trail enters the park.
Yes, multiple reports from September 26, August 8, and July 31 all state that the road is suitable for all vehicles.
Reports from September 26, August 8, and July 12 describe the trail as being in good condition and snow-free. All available reports indicate no bugs were encountered.
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Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Beautiful, cool and sunny fall hike. We hit the trail just before 9, and no one else at the trailhead. I'm always amazed when hiking in the Olympics around just majestic trees. Some nice areas to enjo...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
We only went as far as the river crossing at the 2 mile mark but the trail up to that is in pretty good shape. Mostly logged out and only a few brushy stretches. The first bridge, over Rule Creek, i...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
I spent two nights at Sundown Lake via the Upper South Fork Skokomish Trail. Overall it was more of an adventure, mostly due to the overgrown trail (making it feel like much longer than anticipated), ...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Great trail/area for solitude, big trees, berries, and fluvial geomorphology observed. No other people in a full sunny summer day (7 hrs car to car to Lake Sundown). TR from May was spot on - several ...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
The first section of the trail is gentle, so me and my friend jogged it. There are a couple log bridges to cross. A little brush leaning in, so we got damp, but the day was warm and it felt refreshing...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
I usually try to get out here as soon as the wilderness gates open, but life conspired against me so I'm a few weeks behind schedule in making time for some of my favorite old growth forest. Last year...
Older18 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
It's always fun to be one of the first people out here as soon as the wilderness gates open. Forest Road 23 was recently graded, so it's probably as nice as it'll ever get; beyond that, FR2361 has a f...
Older26 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
Air was clear. Road has a few potholes coming in, and there was a lot of parking.Work party involved brushing and treading to ensure the trail was passable. Didn't notice too many hikers, but a few tr...
Older26 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
I was part of a WTA work party maintaining this trail. We hiked in about 1.25 miles to the Rule Creek footbridge. The bridge is slippery when wet and doesn't have handrails for the last 10 feet or so....
Older26 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
A gorgeous forest hike through amazing old growth Douglas Fir, Western red cedar, hemlock and pacific silver fir. Many trees are 7-9 feet in diameter and 250 + feet tall, including some impressive s...