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Hiking
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World-class hiking trails lace the Olympic Mountain wilderness, leading from mountain streambeds through old growth forest to high-altitude ridgelines with breathtaking views of Hood Canal and beyond. Old growth forest, pristine meadows, wildflowers and mountain critters such as marmot and bear make up the rich flora and fauna found along these rugged trails. Grab your pack and come experience the sights and sounds of the vast and scenic wilderness in Olympic National Forest & Park. You can explore the remote valleys and ridgelines of Olympic National Park throughout much of the year.

Trails in the area include:

North Fork Skokomish River Trail

Wagon Wheel Lake Trail

Home-Sweet-Home Trail

Four Stream Trail

Flapjack Lakes Trail

Gladys Divide Primitive Trail

Black And White Lakes Primitive Trail

Smith Lake Primitive Trail

Six Ridge Primitive Trail

Putvin Primitive Trail

 

Or, for adventures requiring a little less steam, try one of the many Nature Trails that introduce visitors to the flora and fauna of the region.


Nature Trails

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the area from one of Mason County's many nature trails. Walk along wetlands or follow the contour of chattering creeks, taking in the native flora and fauna visible from the trail's edge.

For an easy stroll with kids, try the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail in Shelton. This 1/2-mile walk is open in November and early December for viewing the late fall salmon runs.

Wide and well-maintain nature trails and boardwalks at Theler Center in Belfair traverse four miles through alder swamp forests, grassy wetlands, and along the banks of the Union River estuary. Interpretive signs, outdoor exhibits and a small indoor museum offer insight to the local ecology.

Soak up a bit of history on the Living Legacy Interpretive Trail, just six miles from Eldon up Forest Service Road 25 at the Hamma Hamma Campground. The 1.5-mile loop includes interpretive signs describing 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps firefighting and development activities in the area.


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