Skookum Flats

Our group split up to hike this valley trail from both the downstream FS Rd 73 (Huckleberry Creek) and upstream FS Rd 7160 (Buck Creek) ends. The trail is open to both hikers & bicyclists, & is in excellent condition, with only a few wet spots. At about 2 miles up from the lower trailhead, we took the steep, short spur up to close views of Skookum Falls, which are roaring now with snowmelt. The trail corridor features lovely old-growth forest, frequent views of the White River, and looks across the valley to Snoquera Falls. We found early season wildflowers in bloom, including calypso orchids. THEM - Olympia.