Skookum Flats

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Pretty singletrack. Photo by Singletracks.com/M Paul.

Skookum Flats - 7-25-18. Photo by Jim Walla.

Skookum Flats - 7-25-18. Photo by Jim Walla.

Dark, spooky woods. Photo by Singletracks.com/M Paul.

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This popular trail follows the west side of the White River through the thick forest covered in moss to the main attraction: Skookum Falls. The best views of the falls are in spring during the runoff of winter snow and rain.

Follow the river for 2.1 miles to Skookum Falls. The best time to view the falls is from early spring to June. Continue past the falls to mile 3.1 to view rock formation, "The Palisades," across the river to the east.

Reach the junction with Buck Creek Trail 1169 at mile 4.1 and at mile 5.7 go under the concrete bridge for Buck Creek Road 7160. At mile 6.7 reach the south end of Ranger Creek Emergency Airstrip near FS road 7190. The trail ends at Mt. Rainier National Park Boundary.

Note: Much of the trail is on the river's edge and is inaccessible when the river runs high. The river banks are rearranged often with soft silt deposited into the forest that can suck you in over your boots.

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Jim Walla

Nov 9, 2018

Skookum Flats - 7-25-18

Having just finished a big hike at Mt Rainier NP, I did not have the time or energy for another long hike. So I only saw about 1/2 mile of the 8 mile Skookum Flats Trail in Snoqualmie National Forest. However, I was impressed enough with what I saw that I thought I should submit a brief review. The trail went through an old forest with huge living trees and a number of fallen trees covered in moss. It was cool and damp (great on a summer day) and the trees were spectacular. For you LOTR fans, I was half expecting to run into Treebeard at any moment. I thoroughly enjoyed the bit that I hiked. If I'm ever in that area again, I will definitely give the whole trail a look.

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• Certified as an NRT
  Oct 4, 1979