Lower Dungeness RiverThe Lower Dungeness Trail travels through mostly conifer forests along the steep slopes of the Dungeness. You'll start very close to the river with views of the lush valley floor but soon the trail starts to ascend to the steep valley walls.
Driving Directions:
From US 101, take Palo Alto Road for about 7 miles to FR 2880. Turn right on FR 2880 and follow for 1.7 miles; it will descend and cross the Dungeness River then climb up on the other side. Turn left onto FR 2870 and follow for 2.6 miles, you'll then reach a fork in the road with a sign that indicates that FR2870 is to the right. Go left here and you'll descend to a parking lot near the river. Note: FR 2850 (leading to the trailhead from the FR 28 on east side of the river) has been decommissioned. Recent Trip Reports
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Blowdowns | Mudholes | Water on trail | Snow on trail
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We figured on Super Bowl Sunday we'd have this hike to ourselves and we did!
The approach road was nasty -...
We figured on Super Bowl Sunday we'd have this hike to ourselves and we did!
The approach road was nasty - steep, sheet ice in places that morning, but softened up by the afternoon. I'd recommend 4-wheel drive on this one. The only snow on the trail was the first fifty yards or so and then the south-facing route was snow free the rest of the hike. There were 2 troublesome blowdowns in the first mile, very awkward to get past with a full pack on. The switchbacks to the series of ridges were great exercise and alternated through oregon grape/salal/mossy areas and then drier 'rain shadow' sections, typical of this northeast corner of the Olympics. I don't know how bikers made it up some of the slick, muddy places but tire marks prove they did. The bridges were my favorite part, still solid but old and moss covered. We turned around at 4 miles because of time constraints, but really enjoyed the outing! Day hike
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Blowdowns | Washouts
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We began our short hike at the lower TH and walked 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 miles to the high...
We began our short hike at the lower TH and walked 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 miles to the high point of the first major elevation gain. There were 2 blow down areas which were negotiable: the first about 6 minutes in and the second about 15 minutes later. Shortly after this was a wash out area which is doable now, but may worsen with more rain. From here on the trail was in good condition with the fallen leaves lessening the muddiness of the trail.
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Fall foliage
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We hiked the 1.5 miles to River Camp Shelter loosing 300 ft and continued until the trail began to ascend...
We hiked the 1.5 miles to River Camp Shelter loosing 300 ft and continued until the trail began to ascend and this became our turn around point. Except for 2 areas which need tread repair the trail was in good condition. The trail follows the Dungeness River through a beautiful forest with many varieties of mushrooms along the trail.
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We began our hike at the Upper TH on Road 2860 at 2500 ft. At about 1 mile (?) we...
We began our hike at the Upper TH on Road 2860 at 2500 ft. At about 1 mile (?) we came to a washout. It appeared people had climbed over logs, etc to get to the trail on the other side; however, since Bob is still recovering from rotator cuff surgery, we chose to turn around here. This is a pleasant walk in the woods and the trail was in good condition until this point.
Dungeness River
— Jun 14, 2009
— AndyBWalters
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Features:
Wildflowers blooming
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Bridge out
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Started this about 12:00 Sunday. It was not too crowded and the weather was great. We did hear some thunder...
Started this about 12:00 Sunday. It was not too crowded and the weather was great. We did hear some thunder later in the afternoon but never got rained on. The trail was clean and dry with only very few wet spots that were no problem. Only issue was the bridge that is still out at about 2.5 miles. Looks like you can ford the river there with the help of a cable someone has placed but the river was still a little high and fast so thats where we turned aound. Rodies are also blooming now so its a good time to see em out there. All in all a good hike very easy and could be very quick.
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Lower Dungeness River, Photo taken by Bob and Barb.
2010
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