Type of Hike
Day hike
We headed up to Buckhorn Pass from the Tubal Cain Trailhead.. The rhododendrons are in bloom – and the first few miles are thru a Rhododendron forest had plenty of them on both sides of the trail and in canopies above the trail. Trail has been worked on lately and is in great shape. Stream crossing at Tubal Cain Mine camping area has both rocks to hop over on or a log to cross over on. With sure footing and poles, we had no problem (opted for the rock hop). Then up into the high country! The wild flowers were out in abundance. No snow up to Buckhorn Pass. Views from Buckhorn Pass were splendid. We could see a snow field on the trail that goes up and over to Marmot Pass. Probably doable with alot of extra energy, but we opted to save it for later in the season. This 7 mile (each way) hike into the heart of the Olympics is truly a total delight at this time of the year!
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