Olympic National Forest

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Olympic National Forest
Supervisor's Office
1835 Black Lk Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 956-2402
TTD (360) 956-2401
Hours: 8-4:30, M-F

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Located in Quinault, Quilcene and Forks, WA.

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Mt. Townsend Trail #839

Little Quilcene Trail #835 area map. Also shows Silver Lakes Trail #842 and Mt. Townsend Trail #839.

Download a printable version (PDF File)

This trail within Buckhorn Wilderness is heavily wooded the first few miles and opens up to meadows and spectacular mountain views.

Trail grade is 20% first 3 miles to within 0.5 mile of summit. Mt. Townsend is a long broad summit. The trail along the summit ranges from flat up to 8% grades.

View a printable recreation opportunity guide: Mt. Townsend Trail #839 (PDF File)

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	8/30/2018: Trail in good condition, still wildflowers to be seen.
Open Season:	Early Summer
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
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. Other know before you go tips.
Closest Towns:	Quilcene, WA
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Hood Canal Ranger District, Quilcene Office

General Information

Directions:

Access from: Mt. Townsend Lower Trailhead or Mt. Townsend Upper Trailhead.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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Mt. Townsend Trail #839

At a Glance

General Information

Recreation Map

Activities

Hiking

Backpacking

Day Hiking

Horse Riding & Camping

Horse Riding

Nature Viewing

Viewing Scenery

Viewing Plants