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Buckhorn Mountain Summit Trail

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  2. WA
  3. …Olympic Peninsula
  4. …Olympic National Forest
  5. Buckhorn Wilderness
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“A short but steep and loose trail that will get you 360 degree views. ”

Patrick Heyboer
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0.9

Miles

1.4

KM

Point to Point

6,912' 2,107 m

High

6,007' 1,831 m

Low

982' 299 m

Up

77' 23 m

Down

23%

Avg Grade (13°)

51%

Max Grade (27°)

Dogs Leashed

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This is a non-official, off-trail route.

Description

This trail is short but steep and very loose. The top requires good balance to play around on the boulders to get the views. On a good day you can see Baker, Rainier, and the sound.

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Patrick Heyboer
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  4.0 from 1 vote

#12

in Buckhorn Wilderness

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#12

in Buckhorn Wilderness

#951

in Washington

#19,794

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View toward the south, notice Rainier.
Oct 5, 2020 near Quilcene, WA
Rainier
Oct 5, 2020 near Quilcene, WA
Looking west toward the saddle you came down.
Oct 5, 2020 near Quilcene, WA
Final climb to the summit.
Oct 5, 2020 near Quilcene, WA
Start of the trail
Oct 5, 2020 near Quilcene, WA
View toward the northeast.
Oct 5, 2020 near Quilcene, WA

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