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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.
If you're into Geocaching or would like to try your luck at hunting edible wild mushrooms, contact Hood Canal Adventures in Union.
 Trails in the area include:
Dosewallips River Trail
West Fork Dosewallips River Trail
Upper Lena Lake Trail
Flapjack Lakes Trail
Duckabush River Trail
North Fork Skokomish River Trail
Mt Skokomish Wilderness (including Mildred Lakes, Mt. Rose and Putvin Trails)
Wonder Mtn. Wilderness
Wagon Wheel Lake Trail
Home-Sweet-Home Trail
Four Stream 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.
From The Hiking page on our Blog:
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Wide and friendly, with a round-trip loop just over four miles long and rising only 1,200 feet, Big Creek Loop Trail is perfect for families who need to “run” the youngsters, their dogs or just try out their legs before taking on any steeper trails. Located at the top of the “T” where Highway 119 [...]
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There is a nice trail near to Staircase that is not too steep and difficult, and full of wonderful footbridges, creek views and plenty of large, second-growth forest. It is Copper Creek Trail, and you get there by crossing the bridge on your left just before you reach the ranger Pay Station at Staircase—this is [...]
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Two key and important sources ought to be used when first learning wild mushroom identification. Both are vital. First off, I’d recommend going on your mushroom hunts with a capable hunter, someone well known to have identified and safely eaten them for years. They don’t need Ph.D.s but they must have your trust, and for [...]
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