This challenging trail takes visitors through lowland forests up to subalpine meadow and forest on a primitive trail in Olympic National Park.
The trail can be difficult to follow, particularly in early season before trail crews like WTA have come in to clear damage from winter storms, but in the late summer, it's a gorgeous backpacking route through breathtaking backcountry.
The Six Ridge Trail is a rugged route that traverses the South Fork to the North Fork of the Skokomish River. It is known for its solitude, meadows and grand mountain vistas. Hikers begin with a trek up the South Fork Skokomish River Trail to Sundown Pass and Lake. The Six Ridge Trail runs east along the crest for 11 miles before dropping down and terminating at the North Fork Skokomish River. It is then about six miles downriver to the Staircase Ranger Station.
Six Ridge
47.4794,
-123.4521
Map & Directions
-
Length
- 21.1 miles, roundtrip
-
Elevation Gain
- 3,150 feet
-
Highest Point
- 4,650 feet
The Six Ridge Trail is a rugged route that traverses the South Fork to the North Fork of the Skokomish River. It is known for its solitude, meadows and grand mountain vistas, but it comes at a price -- a steep, long trail to these destinations.
Continue reading
Hiking Six Ridge
WTA worked here in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2011!
Six Ridge
Map & Directions
Trailhead
