12.5 miles

785 ft. to 4688 ft.

Only a few small patches of snow remain; clear of down trees.

The Nine Stream footlog that was present last year is still intact.

Nine Stream may be unfordable during/after periods of heavy precipitation. Bear Canisters recommended in areas without bear wires.

The Staircase Rapids Loop is closed; bridge is out. The bridge near Spike Camp is unstable, use caution.

Wagonwheel Lake Trail

Trailhead to & in cluding Wagonwheel Lake 

2.8 miles

785 ft. to 4150 ft.

Trail is snow-free; lake is melted-out. One small down tree.

Very steep trail - 2.9 miles/3200' elevation gain. Closed to stock.

6/15/09

Home Sweet Home Trail

First Divide via Home Sweet Home to Jct. Duckabush River Trail

2.6 miles

2695 ft. to 4688 ft.

Trail is snow-free. Several small down trees to Home Sweet Home; no report below.

Jct Staircase Rapids Loop Trail to Four Stream

1.2 miles

900 ft. to 1000 ft.

Clear of snow and down trees.

Flapjack Lakes Trail

Jct North Fork Skokomish River Trail to & including Flapjack Lakes

Trail is snow-free; all campsites are melted-out. 3 down trees.

The Madeline Creek Bridge is closed due to damage. A ford is required. 

Park Boundary to & including Upper Lena Lake

2.8 miles 

700 ft. to 4550 ft.

Trail is snow free to the lake. All campsites are snow free. 15 down trees.

Use extreme caution on creek crossings during periods of high snowmelt.

No camping within 0.25 mile of Scout Lake. Closed to stock. 

Flapjack Lakes to Glady Divide

Trail is snow-free with the exception of the final 150 yards to the divide.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Closed to stock. Use Animal-Resistant Food Canisters to store food if you are camping above Flapjack Lakes; hanging food properly is very difficult in this area. 

Jct. North Fork Skokomish River Trail to & in cluding Black & White Lakes

Trail is snow-free; all campsites and lake are melted-out. One down tree; many down branches and other debris between 3600' and 3900' makes the trail hard to follow.

No good trees for food-hanging; Bear Canisters required when food cannot be hung at least 12 feet high and 10 feet out from the nearest tree trunk.

Closed to stock.

Jct. Flapjack Lakes Trail to & including Smith Lake

Trail is snow-free to Black and White Lakes; no report beyond. Black and White Lakes and all its campsites are melted-out.

Steep, rocky, difficult trail from Black and White Lakes to Smith Lake. Not recommended for stock.

Jct. North Fork Skokomish River Trail to Jct. Sundown Lake Trail

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

90 down trees between N. Fork Skokomish and McGravey Lakes.

In summer, the trail is difficult to follow in places between McGravey Lakes and Belview Camp. Routefinding skills recommended.

Park boundary to & including Lake of the Angels

Patchy snow begins at 4300'; continuous at Pond of the False Prophet bench (~ 4500'). 3 ft. of snow remains at the completely frozen-over Lake of the Angels.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Last 0.6 mile of the trail is inside Olympic NP (no hunting!). 3.6 miles from the trailhead to Lake of the Angels.

Very steep trail. Trail is difficult to follow in a few places. Closed to stock.

Park boundary to Jct. Home Sweet Home & O'Neil Pass Trails

Trail is snow-free to Marmot Lake; patchy 3-4 ft. of snow around lake. Clear of down trees to 2000' (Crazy Creek area) with the exception of a large cedar snag blocking the trail to stock between Little Hump and Big Hump on the USFS section of trail. Many down trees above 2000'; especially above Upper Duckabush Camp, making trail impassable to stock. No recent report above Marmot Lake.

Slide at 7.5 mile mark has been repaired; trail is now passable to stock at that point.

Upper Duckabush ford was running at normal CFS with a hiker reporting no problems crossing on a fallen tree on 5/28.

A hiker reports a bear exhibiting no fear of hikers in meadow area ~ 0.6 mi. below Upper Duckabush Camp. Ensure proper food storage!

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

River crossings can be hazardous during spring runoff and after heavy rain.

Trailhead at Dose Road to Lake Constance

Trail is snow-free; all campsites and lake are melted-out. Three down trees.

Closed to stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 3.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Snow-free to the pass; 2 ft. of lingering snow for ~ 200 linear ft. at the pass. Clear of down trees to Honeymoon Meadows.

Jct. West Fork Dosewallips River Trail to Jct. Duckabush River Trail

Continuous snow begins at 4500'; 3-4 ft. of snow remains at LaCrosse Pass. Patchy snow remains on south side of pass down to 4500'. 45 down trees.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Lingering patchy snow remains at the pass. 3-4 ft. of snow remained at Anderson Moraine/Lake and lake was completely frozen-over on 5/27 (no recent report).

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Closed to stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail. 

Snow-free through Dose Meadows; clear of down trees to Hayden Pass.

Be prepared for snow on Hayden Pass; trail may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Trail is snow-free.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Jct. Main Fork Dosewallips River Trail to park boundary via Home Lake

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Trail is snow-free; clear of down trees.

Not recommended for stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Jct. Main Fork Dosewallips Trail to Gray Wolf Pass

Snow-free to just below the pass; patchy snow remains at the top. Clear of down trees.

Not recommended for stock.

Dosewallips Road is washed-out 5.5 miles from trailhead. Hikers can get around the washout using a temporary trail.

Snow-free and clear of down trees to Royal Lake. All campsites melted-out. Continuous snow begins just below Upper Royal Basin; however some campsites in the moraines are melted-out.

No bear wires; Bear Canisters are required for Lower Basin, Royal Lake and Upper Royal Basin. Closed to stock.

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Trail is snow-free and clear of down trees.

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Clear of down trees to Camp Ellis; 3 down trees to Cedar Creek, no report beyond. Solid snow from the pond to the pass (last .25 mile). Ice ax recommended.

See USFS web site for information on Lower Graywolf Trail.

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Trail is snow-free; 2 down trees at ~ 3675' (0.5 mi. above Lower Cameron Camp, the former shelter site).

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Only a few patches of snow from the trailhead to the ridgeline; snow-free remainder of trail to just below Grand Pass where lingering snow remains on the NW slope. Snow-free from pass to Cameron Creek. Nine down trees.    

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Patchy snow commences at 4700'; 50% snow-cover remaining in Upper Cameron Basin, with most campsites melted-out. North face of Cameron Pass remains 75% snow-covered.

Trail is very brushy from junction to 5000'. 

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Bear canisters are required for Upper Cameron Basin.

Trail not recommended for stock due to steep grade.

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Trail is mostly melted-out, just a few patches of snow remain. Clear of down trees.

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Trail is snow-free and clear of down trees. 

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

The Obstruction Peak headwall remains snow-covered and potentially dangerous, especially during morning hours. Ice axe with self-arrest skills still recommended. Remainder of trail snow-free.

The Grand Creek log bridge is twisted and off it's footing, and reported unsafe for crossing; use caution fording creek! 

In summer, the trail is very brushy in the big meadow area in Badger Valley and may be difficult to follow.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

Trail is snow-free; two down trees ~ 1 mile above Badger Valley junction.

See Obstruction Pt.- Deer Park Trail for additional information. Not recommended for stock. 

Deer Park Road and Obstruction Point Road are now open.

The Obstruction Peak headwall above Badger Valley remains snow-covered and dangerous, especially during morning hours. Ice axe and crampons are strongly recommended. Remainder of trail is snow-free except for lingering snow in some ravines; and at the Roaring Winds campsite where ~ 1-2 ft. covers the campsite. A few down trees.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock. 

Obstruction Point Road is now open.

Trail is snow-free; 15 down trees.

Overnight visitors must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock. 

Obstruction Point Road is now open.

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock.

Trail is snow-free to 1 mile above Lake Angeles; some snow remains above to the top of Klahhane Ridge. Patchy snow beyond on the south side of the ridge to Victor Pass. One down tree.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Bear canisters recommended for food storage.

Patchy snow beginning at 5150' (0.1 mile below the Roosevelt fireplace). Snow-free from that point to Klahhane Ridge with the exception of only patchy snow remaining in the bowl just below Victor Pass. Clear of down trees to the saddle above Heather Park.

Overnight hikers must register at Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

Not recommended for stock. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters (ARFC) are recommended for camping at Heather Park. 

Snow-free.

Overnight hikers must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles. Not recommended for stock.

Snow-free except for usual late-lingering snow on northeast face of Sunrise Ridge.

Trail not recommended for stock. 

Wolf Creek Trail

4-5' of drifted snow at the trail's upper elevations. Trail is difficult to follow through meadows. Several down trees.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Trail is clear of down trees to 2100', above the 5th river crossing; 3 down trees above. Snow level expected to be at ~ 4000' (no recent report).

2nd footlog from the trailhead is very springy and somewhat unstable-- use caution!

Above 3700' the trail is a little hard to follow in places, and when snow melts, very brushy and obscure in open areas.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Overnight visitors must register at the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles.

The trail is snow-free to the top of the ridge; only a few large patches remain to Hurricane Hill junction. 25+ down trees.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Trail is somewhat difficult to follow in meadow switchbacks.

A section of trail tread is washed-out near the top of the ridge. Closed to stock.

Snow-free; no report of number of down trees.

Closed to stock.

Trail is snow-free. A few down trees.

Closed to stock.

Trail is snow-free. Clear of down trees to Hayes River, 5 down trees to Chicago Camp, and 3 additional to Low Divide.

There is a bear frequenting the Elkhorn area; store food properly!

The Elwha River must be forded at 24-mile and Chicago Camp (bridge out). Fords are currently running 2 ft. deep.

Both river crossings can be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy precipitation.

The North Fork Quinault River Trail has numerous very hazardous washouts between Low Divide and Wild Rose Creek, therefore hiking this trail is not recommended. 

The NF Quinault Trail will most likely be impassable to stock in 2009.

Clear of down trees and snow.

Bear wires are located near the meadow below Humes Cabin. The trail between Humes Ranch and the Dodger Bridge is not recommended for stock.

Snow begins at trail-end. Clear of down trees.

Trail is snow-free; 90 down trees.

At 0.5 mi. below the pass (at ~ 5600'), a slide removed 50' of trail, creating a gully that is difficult to get through.

Continuous snow commences 0.5 mile below Dodger Point. Ponds remain frozen-over and covered with snow; campsites also remain snow-covered. Clear of down trees to 1 mile above the Dodger Point suspension bridge; 5 down trees above.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

The trail between Humes Ranch and the Dodger Point suspension bridge has been re-routed.  

Last reliable water source is a spring at 4600'; little or no water at Dodger Pt. (except somewhat brackish ponds) once snow melts.

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

The last reliable water source is 1 mile below Dodger Point.

Elwha River crossing at Remann's Cabin is deep and swift. Crossing is always very difficult or impossible to ford during high water.

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

The trail is difficult to find in places in the meadow section of the upper basin, very brushy and overgrown.

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Below Happy Hollow there are two washout sections of ~ 50' across and a large blowdown near them where the river abuts the trail.

Continuous snow commences at ~ 4650'. ~ 3 ft. of snow remaining for the final 0.75 mile below the Happy Lake junction; route finding required. All campsites at Happy Lake remain snow-covered. No report beyond to Boulder Lake; expect all sections of trail on the north side of Happy Lake Ridge to be snow-covered. 42 down trees to Happy Lake junction, expect many down beyond.

Bear Canisters recommended at Happy Lake. Happy Lake and Boulder Lake are the only water sources on this trail.

Snow-free and clear of down trees.

Store food properly. The trail is not passable to stock.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Patchy snow commences at 3200'; continuous at 3700'. 4-5 ft. of snow remains at Appleton Pass; routefinding skills required. Seven down trees to 3200', unknown beyond. 

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

The North Fork Boulder Creek ford can be difficult when the water is running high with heavy snowmelt or rain.

See Sol Duc section for trail conditions on the SW side of the pass.

Trail is snow-free to 4200'; continuous snow last 0.25 mile. Two campsites melted-out. One down tree. 

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

.4 miles

1000 ft. to 600 ft.

Trail is snow-free and clear of down trees.

The route is exposed and steep with loose rock. Closed to stock.

Trail is snow-free and clear of down trees.

Snow-free at the junction; no recent report beyond.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered. 

Trail may be difficult to follow near the end. Closed to stock.

Continuous snow begins at 3500'; clear of down trees to that point.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Trail is snow-free; a few down trees.

Closed to stock.

Trail is snow-free to the Aurora Creek Trail junction; no report as yet beyond. A few down trees.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered. 

Trail is virtually non-existent in overgrown meadow areas; route-finding skills necessary.

No water after the first mile of trail (excluding Eagle Lakes) until bottom of switchbacks east of Sourdough Mountain. 

Eagle Lakes Trail is closed to stock.

Trail is snow-free; 3 down easily-passable trees.

The slide area at ~ 1700' has deteriorated and narrowed with falling sand from the dry and windy conditions, resulting in a now 6" wide tread that is hazardous and may be intimidating to some hikers.  Use caution!

Not passable to stock.

Clear of down trees. This trail is open to bicycles and horses.

Trail is snow-free; ~ 20 down trees.

The trail is difficult to follow for the last three miles.

The footlog at the first crossing (1.0 mi.) has been washed away. This can be a dangerous river ford and at times impossible after heavy rains.

Patchy snow begins at Sol Duc Park. Solid snow from Heart Lake along the divide. Five campsites at Heart Lake are melted-out. Heart Lake remains partially frozen-over.  Ice axe, self-arrest skills and route-finding skills needed for travel along High Divide, particularly around Bogachiel Peak.

The bridge over Lower Bridge Creek between Sevenmile and Sol Duc Park is out. A ford is required to pass - use caution!

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Patchy snow remains to the pass. Continuous snow (~ 3-5 ft.) at the pass; however some campsites under trees are melted-out. Oyster Lake remains frozen and snow-covered. 6 down trees.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Patchy deep snow remaining in Seven Lakes Basin with many lakes partly to mostly frozen-over. Bogachiel Peak traverse is still icy and dangerous; ice axe, self-arrest skills and route-finding skills needed.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Trail not recommended for stock due to steep, narrow trail tread in some places.

Patchy deep snow remains on the High Divide. 

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered. 

Patchy deep snow remains in Seven Lakes Basin; however 5 campsites at Lunch Lake are melted-out. Lunch Lake remains 80% frozen-over. Ice axe, self-arrest skills recommended for descent into Lunch Lake.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered. 

Snow free to Deer Lake. Most campsites melted out.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered. 

6 down trees. Patchy snow begins at 3500' continuous at 3,900' with variable 2-3 ft. to Little Divide. Many weak snow bridges and deep tree wells; use caution!

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered. 

Trail is snow-free.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Hidden Lake Creek may be difficult to ford after heavy rains. Use caution.

Trail is snow-free except for the meadow areas at 3850' and a few steep slopes for final mile to the pass above Deer Lake. Trail remains under snow from pass down to Deer Lake jct.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered. 

Experienced stock and stock users only.

Clear of down trees and snow. There is one trail washout.

The Calawah River ford can be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy precipitation. Not recommended for stock. There are no campsites along this trail.

Snow begins at Hyak. Clear of down trees to Spawner Creek (approximately 2 miles above Flapjack). Trail is not clear to stock above Bogachiel Camp.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered. 

Clear of down trees from the Hoh Road trailhead to 3000'.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

This is a primitive trail; topographic map and compass skills will be needed to find the trail. There is NO WATER along this trail! 

Fording the Bogachiel River can be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy precipitation. The upper crossing trail is a bit hard to find from the gravel bar but is in pretty good shape once you find it. Not recommended for stock. 

A female Mtn Lion with kit has been sighted in the 5-mile Island camping area numerous times recently. It was not scared away easily. Camping not recommended here.

Only patchy snow remaining at Glacier Meadows; most campsites are melted-out. Clear of down trees to Martin Creek where the footlog is out, requiring a ford. The avalanche chute (about a 1/4 mile before Glacier Meadows campsite) is EXTREMELY hazardous right now with VERY loose scree. A rope ladder has been constructed to assist hikers through this chute.

Campsite at mile 5.4 was washed away this past winter by the Hoh River.

Trail closed to horses, mules and burros beyond Martin Creek stock camp. 

No campfires permitted at Elk Lake or above.

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Mileage varies

5,000 ft. to 7,980 ft.

The direct route has been used to reach the summit, but Crystal Pass is the recommended route as the direct route is gradually becoming less passable.

The final avalanche chute (about a 1/4 mile before Glacier Meadows campsite) is EXTREMELY hazardous right now. VERY loose scree; a very dangerous slide area.

Patchy snow commences at CB Flats; all campsites melted-out. Patchy snow remains at Hoh Lake (3 ft. in some places); two campsites melted-out. No report on condition of the Bogachiel Peak traverse; expect some ice and may remain dangerous in places. Two down trees.

Ice axe, self-arrest and route-finding skills are recommended for travel to and along the High Divide.  

All food, garbage and scented items must be stored in park-approved bear canisters in the Sol Duc/High Divide Loop/Mink Lake area.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Trail is currently not stock-passable.

Steep, exposed trail (no canopy) through 1988 burn area; carry adequate water as there are no water sources along this trail until C.B. Flats.

WA DNR reports that the South Fork Road access is now OPEN.

Clear of down trees and snow-free.

The state section of trail is washed out but hikable.

A hiker reports trail is snow-free and clear of down trees.

Closed to stock. 

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

A hiker reports patchy snow beginning at ~ 2500'. Continuous 2-3 ft. of snow at Three Lakes; lakes remain frozen-over. Three down trees.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Big Creek bridge is off its footings but is safe and passable. Fire closure starts one mile below Three Lakes. Closed to stock.

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Closed to campfires and stock. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

No water sources between Three Prune and Kimta Peak.

Trail is somewhat difficult to follow between Kimta Peak and Seattle Creek. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters (ARFC) are required in most areas along this trail due to lack of good trees for hanging food and high bear population.

Closed to stock. Closed to fires. Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Continuous snow begins at 3200'; Kurtz Lake remains completely frozen-over.

Many new washouts on the Elip Creek - Three Lakes Loop. There are now sections of trail that are difficult to follow, with difficult creek fords during high precipitation events.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Closed to fires and stock.

Continuous snow begins at 4000' (~ 0.5 mile above junction).

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

This area is closed to campfires.

Click here for photos of trail damage.

Trail is snow-free; all campsites are melted-out. Clear of down trees to the nine-mile point; many down above. Severe washout at creek at 9-mile mark involves traversing unstable terrain. Although much of the Twelve Mile area has been buried in gravel, there are campsites available. Trail through the Twelve Mile area completely washed away; follow the flagging along the the creek just prior to the washout and continue along the river until the trail resumes. Major washout at first creek above Sixteen Mile with several down trees; another above also with several down trees and unstable terrain. Only two down trees between Glacier Creek and Low Divide.

Wild Rose Creek ford is currently 1 ft. deep.

Sixteen Mile ford was 2 ft. deep on 6/23/09.

As noted above, there are numerous hazardous washouts that require technical skill to cross safely. Travel above Stalding Creek is not recommended.

The trail is stock passable to Stalding Creek, stock ford there has been completed. The remainder of the trail remains under repair.

12-mile bear wire is down and the shelter is buried in gravel. 

Most campsites at Halfway House and Elip Creek have washed away.

The Stalding Creek Bridge has been washed away. The creek can be difficult to ford. Stock ford area has been completed and is now safe to cross.

Sixteen Mile crossing can be hazardous or impossible to cross in spring and/or after heavy precipitation.

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Patchy snow begins 0.5 mile below pass; 2 ft. of lingering snow for ~ 200 linear ft. at the pass. 20 down trees.

Avalanche debris has covered a 150' section of trail ~ 1 mile above Enchanted Valley Chalet; trail is currently passable to hikers but not passable to stock until a reroute is cut.

The Graves Creek Road is closed at Howe Creek, 4.5 miles from the Graves Creek Campground due to major damage from winter storms. 

Trail above White Creek is not stock-passable.

This area consistently has a high population of bears; please help keep them wild by properly securing all food, garbage and scented items. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters are recommended.

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Trail is snow-free with the exception of lingering snow 200 yards below each side and at O'Neil Pass; patchy snow remaining from pass to East Fork junction. All campsites at Marmot Lake snow-free. Privy at Marmot is damaged and unusable. All LaCrosse Basin campsites remain snow-covered; Hart Lake is 80% frozen-over, LaCrosse Lake is 90% frozen-over. 30 down trees.

Closed to stock.

See road conditions.

Trail clear of down trees and snow to Success Creek; no report beyond.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

3 major washouts difficult to cross ~3 miles from Graves Creek trailhead.

Success Creek ford can be hazardous in spring and/or after heavy precipitation.

Closed to stock. 

Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

The east side of the FS 2270 loop road, which has been the only trailhead access the last two years, is washed out and closed at the Wynoochee River Bridge (~ 7 miles from trailhead). It is, however, foot and bicycle passable. The longer, higher-elevation, rockslide-prone west side road has been repaired, call 360-956-2400 for open/closed status.

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The Camp Grisdale Road Project will result in closures of Forest Service Road 22 (FS-22) through October/November of 2009.

Please anticipate the following road closures through all phases of construction:

Partial closure - from now until July 8, and then again after August 15, 2009: The Camp Grisdale Road (FS-22) will be closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles from 6:00 AM Tuesday morning until 6:00 PM Thursday evening. The road will be open Friday through Monday.

Full closure- from July 8, 2009 through August 15, 2009, the Camp Grisdale Road (FS-22) will be closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles  every day, including weekends. The best alternate route to the Wynoochee area during this time will be on the Donkey Creek Road (FS Road 22) north of Hoquiam.

For additional information on the closure schedule, please contact Guadalupe Cisneros at Olympic National Forest, 360-956-2353. 

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Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Many sections of this trail are brushy. A 20'-long slide area has damaged the trail between the park boundary and Wynoochee Pass. Trail from Wynoochee Pass to Graves Creek junction is in good condition.

Closed to stock.

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Second footbridge at first crossing of the Skokomish River (at 1.2 mi.) is out. River is currently running fast and cold. Parts of trail tread missing between first and second crossing of the Skokomish River.

See road conditions.

No recent report.

Be prepared for snow in the high country. Trails may be difficult to follow when snow-covered.

Closed to stock. Some parts of the trail can be brushy and difficult to follow.

New road reroute (FS 21 off HWY 101) now open.

Clear of down trees to 0.5 mi below Spruce Bottom.

The Queets River ford just above Sams River (775 CFS @ 1200 14 August 2008) was measured at waist-deep on average-size (~ 5'9") person.

Fording the Queets River can be dangerous. For river discharge levels, visit Queets Stream Flow. The river is generally fordable when the flow (measured at highway 101) is below 1,000 CFS.  The crossing can still be waist deep or deeper even at this level.

The flow can go from fordable levels to unfordable levels (10,000-70,000 CFS or more) overnight or in a few hours of heavy rain. Know the weather forecast. Don't get caught upriver during a rain storm unless you have planned in advance to stay awhile. 

Last 1.4 mile of trail remains very muddy.

Olympic National Park Wilderness Camping permits required for overnight camping at Shi Shi Beach. Obtain at Wilderness Info Center in Port Angeles.

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

No recent report.

Some headlands are passable at low tide only. A ford is required at the Ozette River; the ford is easiest at low tide. Ford can be hazardous during fall, winter and spring or after periods of heavy rain.

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

A ford is required at the Ozette River; ford close to low tide only. Ford can be hazardous during fall, winter and spring or after periods of heavy rain.

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

Clear of down trees.

Some rotten boardwalk and missing boards, but overall trail is in good condition. Boardwalk can be very slippery when wet.

Do not gather firewood from the forest at Cape Alava; burn driftwood only! There is little or no driftwood at Cape Alava. Do not rely on fire to cook food.

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

Route is in good condition. Travel during high tide may require use of overland trails.

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

Clear of down trees.

Some rotten boardwalk and missing boards. Boardwalk is very slippery when wet.

No campfires from Wedding Rocks south to Yellow Banks including Sand Point.

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

The section of beach trail from Yellow Banks to Norwegian Memorial has no water sources and is very rocky, slippery and has stretches of tedious loose gravel. The trail on the north side of Coastie Head has been undercut and eroded on the lower end. The short headland trail on the south side of Saddle Rock is also slightly damaged but passable. Build campfires 10 feet or farther away from large drift logs.

Pets are only permitted on beach from Quillayute Reservation boundary (Rialto Beach) north to Ellen Creek (0.8 miles). Pets must be on 6-foot leash or less.

A new toilet (privy) has been installed at Hole-in-the-Wall just opposite the seastacks. 

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

Clear of down trees.

There is some very old, slick narrow boardwalk. Boardwalks are also missing individual boards in some areas.

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

Clear of down trees.

Beach logs at the end of trail can be difficult and slippery to cross.

An additional toilet has been installed on the bluff behind a campsite ~200 yards south of trail's end.

Closed to stock. Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

Clear of down trees.

Closed to stock.

Hard-sided food containers are required for camping.

No pets, weapons or wheeled devices. 

One tree down on Taylor Point headland trail. 4 medium down trees on Scotts Bluff headland trail. Many down trees on Falls/Goodman Creek headland trail. A hiker reports that the Goodman Creek ford is currently running 3 ft. deep; Falls Creek is easily crossed on fallen logs, but use caution. Overland  trail between Mosquito Creek and Jefferson Cove (Hoh Head headland trail) has been cleared of down trees.

Mosquito Creek should be forded at or near low tide; Goodman Creek can be difficult or impossible to ford during fall, winter and spring or during periods of heavy rain.

The Extreme Low Tide route at Hoh Head is closed due to washout; please use the overland trail between Mosquito Creek and Jefferson Cove instead.

Overland trail between Mosquito Creek and Jefferson Cove is extremely brushy and muddy. Hikers are advised to use caution when ascending and descending headland trails and rope ladders, as they are very steep and slippery when wet.

The headland between Jefferson Cove and the mouth of the Hoh River requires a 2ft tide or lower to round. Always carry a tide table!

Beach access to/from the Oil City trailhead from the Hoh River mouth is cutoff at high tide.

Closed to stock.

Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.

2 down trees.

Closed to stock.

Campsites are limited on the coast at the mouth of the Hoh River.

Beach access at the mouth of the Hoh River is cut off at high tide. Always carry a tide table!

Hard-sided food containers are required for camping. No pets, weapons or wheeled devices.