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An easy warm-up leading to an ultra-steep finish allows hikers to link with the Colonel Bob Trail.


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3.4

Miles

5.4

KM

Point to Point

2,870' 875 m

High

767' 234 m

Low

2,148' 655 m

Up

45' 14 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

50%

Max Grade (26°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

A NW Forest Pass or a Golden Passport is required on each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Day & Annual NW Passes are available at FS offices and vendors.

Description

This difficult trail leads into beautiful temperate rain forest within the Colonel Bob Wilderness. After about a mile, cross Pete's Creek. The trail soon becomes more challenging as it heads up the western flank of Gibson Peak. Cross a large slope and enjoy views of the Humptulips Valley. Continue up the zigzagging, rugged trail, which is maintained to 2.4 miles and down to Mulkey Shelter.

In total, this trail gains over 2,300 feet in 2.4 miles where it junctions with the Colonel Bob Trail #851, which leads to the summit of Colonel Bob Peak in an additional 1.8 miles.

Flora & Fauna

Beautiful temperate rain forest. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this trail. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants.

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Shared By:

Tom Robson

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#655

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#13,592

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