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Route info
- Length
- 23 mi
- Type
- Out-and-Back
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route gain
- 400 ft
- Dogs
- Not Allowed
Published figures from the park, the forest, WTA or AllTrails. "Route gain" is for a popular WTA hike that uses this trail, so it may cover more or less than the trail itself.
Season & conditions
For reference- Seasonal access
- Trail is washed out between Flapjack and 15 Mile camp, navigation around the washout can be difficult Creek & river crossings can become hazardous at any time due to heavy precipitation & seasonal snow melt
- Passes & permits
- NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: America the Beautiful Pass or Northwest Forest Pass; Permit: Yes
- Trail status
- No recent reports Trail is washed out just prior to Mosquito Creek. The trail around the washout is steep and has a short exposed/high consequence section. Most established sites at Bogachiel Camp have eroded into the river. At low river levels, there is camp space on the river bar. Trail is washed out between Flapjack and 15 Mile camp, navigation (NPS, updated 06/14/26)
- Road
- No recent report
Conditions change fast, and these notes may be out of date. Check official sources before you go: NPS Olympic trail & road conditions.
Finding the trailhead
- Trailhead
- Bogachiel Rain Forest River Trailhead
- Access
- Paved road to Bogachiel State Park
- Seasonal access
- Trail is washed out between Flapjack and 15 Mile camp, navigation around the washout can be difficult Creek & river crossings can become hazardous at any time due to heavy precipitation & seasonal snow melt
- Pass
- NPS entrance fee/pass (park-wide); wilderness permit required for all overnight trips; WTA lists: America the Beautiful Pass or Northwest Forest Pass
From public park, forest and WTA info. Roads and access change, so check before you go.
Official source
Map
Public trail lineParkForest
USGS The National Map · NPS · USFS
Public trail line from park and forest GIS data. My GPS track replaces it after I hike it.