Mt. Walker Trail #894
A 2 mile steep, forested hike through Douglas-fir, spring blooming pacific rhododendrons, salal, and Oregon Grape to the north summit of Mt. Walker. Grades up to 25%. Walk the road at the top for .5 miles to reach the south viewpoint.
Mt. Walker is the only peak facing Puget Sound that has both a road and trail to its summit. The trail is easily accessed year-round, though the summit road is subject to seasonal closure.
See also: Mt Walker Viewpoint accessed by driving the Mt. Walker Road 4.0 miles to the summit from US Highway 101.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
General Information
Motor vehicles and mountain bikes are prohibited on the trail.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Mt. Walker Trailhead
Directions
From Quilcene, WA drive 5 miles south on US Highway 101. Turn east onto Mt. Walker Viewpoint Road. Drive a short .25 mile to the Mt. Walker trailhead. Pullover parking for the trail is on the left side of the road. Trail begins on the right side of the road.
