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Recreation Region: Hood Canal Area

Skokomish Lower South Fork Trail #873

Trail leads through old growth forest paralleling the South Fork Skokomish River. Good trail for mountain bikes, horses, and fishing in the nearby river. Points of interest include the old LeBar Claim, Church Creek Shelter and Harps Shelter. This trail is gradual to moderate and travels 10.3 miles to the Skokomish Upper South Fork Trailhead.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

A valid Recreation Pass is required at the Lower South Fork Skokomish Trailhead for day use.

Motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Getting There

Directions

From Shelton travel north on US Highway 101 for 6 miles and turn west onto the Skokomish Valley Road. Travel 5.3 miles, then turn right onto Forest Service Road #23 and drive 9.0 miles to Forest Service Road #2353. Turn right onto Forest Service Road #2353 and drive 3/4 mile. After crossing the river, turn left and drive 0.2 mile to Skokomish Lower South Fork Trailhead (fee site)

Continue 0.4 mile to Skokomish Lower South Fork via Lebar Trailhead - Stock access

The wildlife gate beyond LeBar Horse Camp is open from May 1 - Oct. 1:

  • Skokomish Lower South Fork 120 Road Access - Drive another 1/2 mile past the horse camp to the 120 spur, turn left and drive to the end of the spur.

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated June 20th, 2025