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Staircase Rapids — Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

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5

Type of Hike

Day hike

Trail Conditions

Trail in good condition

Road

Road impassable/closed

Bugs

No bugs

Snow

Snow free

Trails Hiked

The entire trail and most of the road is snow covered.

The FS road around Lake Cushman is in decent shape. No snow. Minor pot holes. ONP gate is closed. Walk in is about a mile. Snow starts on the road not long after the first corner and stayed a consistent 16-18" the rest of the trip.
I recommend micro spikes, poles with snow baskets, and gaiters for a more comfortable hike. 

It was a day spent following in other's footsteps. (and slipping on the icy spots!)
The iconic bridge covered with snow.
The road walk was a fun adventure.
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Comments

babettelafox on Staircase Rapids

Thanks for this! How far in did you go?

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carriebancroft on Mar 18, 2023 08:16 AM