Southside Backpacking Information

 

Be in the Know

Here's a few things you should know for your upcoming trip

 

1. Have a copy of your permit visible on your backpack or in an accessible pocket to share with a Park Ranger
2. Properly store food and scented items overnight or when unattended
   • This includes all food (dehydrated/canned also), toiletries (sunscreen, Chapstick, etc.), trash & any liquids other than water
   • Wilderness areas require a bear canister so make a plan to have one before you head out
   • Food storage options include:
     • Park-approved bear canisters
3. Keep the water we drink clean by using privies when available or digging catholes 6-8 in deep & 200 ft (about 70 paces) from campsites, trails & water sources
4. Pets are not permitted on park trails, meadows, beaches or in any undeveloped area of the park. For more information on where pets are allowed visit: Pets in Olympic National Park
5. Local search and rescue resources are limited and may not always be available. Plan within your abilities to help reduce the need for emergency responses

 

Borrowing Bear Canisters

• See our Information Center Hours & Locations page for our current hours

 

Know the Specifics

Find your backpacking route in the list below for area specific information regarding campsites, safety, regulations & other helpful items 

Refer to the Wilderness Trip Planner Map to see backcountry campsite locations. 

 

Southwest - Quinault Region

• East Fork Quinault
• North Fork Quinault
• Skyline Trail
• Queets River Trail

Southeast - Staircase Region

• North Fork Skokomish (Staircase)
• Duckabush
• West Fork Dosewallips
• Dosewallips River Trail
• Upper Lena Lake
• Flapjack Lakes

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Additional Trail Descriptions

 

Hiker at Mount Anderson

• Martin's Park Trail
• Six Ridge Primitive Trail
• Three Lakes Trail
• Lake Constance
• LaCrosse Pass Trail
• O'Neil Pass Trail
• Wagonwheel Lake Trail

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