Tunnel Creek Trail #841

Tunnel Creek Trail #841 Map.

Area Status: Open

A quiet forested hike within Buckhorn Wilderness. Beautiful vistas of The Brothers and Hood Canal from the top of the ridge. Trail is 4.1 miles to Harrison Lake and 4.7 miles to the ridgetop.

The trail follows South Fork Tunnel Creek for three miles through old-growth forest. Tunnel Creek Shelter is at 2.7 miles. After 3 miles the trail climbs steadily to Harrison Lake and then to the crest of the ridge. Continue for a very steep descent to Dosewallips River Road for a one way trip of 7.9 miles.

Topo Maps: USGS Tyler Peak, Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness.

At a Glance

Open Season:	Early Summer
Restrictions:	Wilderness regulations apply Notice: This trail is within a watershed that provides drinking water to residents of Eastern Jefferson County. Please follow these guidelines.
Closest Towns:	Quilcene, WA
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Hood Canal Ranger District, Quilcene office

General Information

Directions:

Access from Tunnel Creek via 2740 Road Trailhead (or via Dosewallips Road).

General Notes:

View from hiking the Tunnel Creek Trail via Quilcene, WA by Greg Wahl.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Fishing at Harrison and Karnes lakes.

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Tunnel Creek via Big Quilcene Road Trailhead

Grade 20%, some areas lower and some steeper especially on the Dosewallips side of the ridge.

Backpacking

Recreation areas with activity Backpacking: See day hiking description.

Horse Riding

Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding: See day hiking description.

Viewing Scenery

Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery: Forested hike along Tunnel Creek, then trail climbs up to Harrison Lake and to the ridge with vistas of Mt. Jupiter, Mt. Constance and The Brothers as well as Hood Canal.

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