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Recreation Region: Quilcene Area

Upper Dungeness Trail #833.2

This 8.1 mile trail makes its way along the picturesque Dungeness River for 3.2 miles to Camp Handy then climbs steadily to an intersection with Home Lake and Marmot Pass trails within Buckhorn Wilderness. Grade is 10-15% with some grades to 20%. This trail also connects with the Royal Basin (Olympic National Park) and Tubal Cain Trail.

Boil all water taken from streams before drinking. Please pack out what you pack in.

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 Upper Dungeness Trailhead.

Wilderness regulations apply within Buckhorn Wilderness.

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Upper Dungeness Trailhead

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated June 20th, 2025