Olympic. The trail looses about 300 feet elevation in the next 0.5 mile where it joins a stream through Goat Ridge Meadow. Directions to Goat Lake: Make sure to follow the below directions to Goat Lake because the trail isn’t well marked the last mile or so. To coordinate a shared and sustainable vision for managing the Province’s trails, and develop a framework for guiding future decision making to strengthen the benefits from our recreation trail network, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, together with the Ministry of Environment (BC Parks), is initiating a Recreation Trails Strategy for BC. Some really good spots all along the lake with two other parties of campers already there when we got to the lake at sunset. The area is renowned for its diversity in flora, fauna, and geography, with pristine Pacific Northwest old-growth wilderness, coastal beaches, temperate rainforest, rivers, five wilderness areas, snow-capped mountains, abundant rainfall, low elevation lakes to alpine tarns, and a rain shadow effect to the east. From Goat Lake, getting to the saddle and to North Petunia Peak is straightforward. After marveling at the cascading waters reach the lake. Your pictures have definitely given me the kick in the pants I need to get out and do so. 9.5 miles. At the second bridge you go left on a boot path, so don’t cross that second bridge. The first mile or so is close enough to hear the creek and periodically enjoy peek-a … At 8.4 miles round trip and a total elevation gain of 2500 feet this is the most challenging hike I have yet to be on in the Olympic Mountains. Ben Buchanan. 110: 48 elk mountain trail. A beautiful hidden gem. Thanks for breaking trail in the fresh snow! 113: 50 deer ridge trail. So, This hike is very challenging! Happy Lake Ridge Trail. Last couple miles are killer for incline. The trails along Elliot Creek (spelt “Elliott” on some maps) to Goat Lake offer much to commend themselves: delicate, yet striking deciduous forest, a large grove of old-growth conifers approaching the size of redwoods, a series of thundering waterfalls, a jewel-hued lake set against a snowy peak, and a bit of local history. Beautiful lake for swimming. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Was intrigued by a few trip … Was intrigued by a few trip reports posted on NWHikers and WTA. Lots of flies at the top so bring bug spray. Great trail, the first 4 miles are deceivingly mild and then you hit the turn to start up the mountain and make some serious elevation gain for about a mile and then it levels out for about a 0.5 mile and then another serious rocky incline for almost a mile. Change ). ), but had the lake to myself for an hour on a friday until two groups made it up to set up camp. 2 up on 3900 feet is grueling. Bear canisters recommended at Happy Lake. I’ve read a few trip reports that suggest this is a “secret” hike, but there’s a bootpath/trail the entire way, and the route is clearly shown on Caltopo’s MapBuilder layer: https://caltopo.com/m/P717. My guess is that we're going to have to stick to lower elevations, but I am unfamiliar with hikes around the greater Seattle area. Continue following this path up, and up, and up, until you reach the lovely Goat Lake. We camped overnight. 109: 47 grand ridge trail. Real cold and snow-covered toward top, but gorgeous! By: Dave. It … As you start the climb, it is very physically demanding and at times quite technical. For this Goat Lake Loop Hike, stay left on the Goat Ridge Trail. As others have mentioned, the first 4miles are relatively easy. He probably was long gone by the time I arrived at 1:40 pm. At 3.4 miles, you will reach an unsigned fork in the trail, pictured below. Historical newspaper stories and other records recount the release of approximately 12 mountain goats to the Olympic Peninsula near Lake Crescent from 1925 to 1929, prior to establishment of the park. For example, Goat Lake off the Dungeness Trail is reached by a straight up trail, as is Lake of the Angels, off the Hamma Hamma road. Length 10.6 miElevation gain 1732 ftRoute type Loop Upper … Shortly thereafter, you’ll reach another unsigned fork. Sports event in Port Angeles by GOAT Run and Peninsula Adventure Sports on Saturday, September 12 2020 with 987 people interested. 101: 40 MOUNT ANGELES TRAIL. Look for an obvious hole that tunnels through the brush – this is a short (100 feet?) We were prepared for that, but still Erie hiking in the dark way in the middle of nowhere! Campfires are prohibited at the Boulder Creek camp area and the Hot Springs due to extensive damage by visitors and subsequent revegetation efforts. My wife and I did this trail, she’s more novice right now, and it took us 11 hours and we finished this trail in the dark. After a snack and some photos I headed up to the obvious pass west of the lake. The catch is that the hike needs to be accessible with a low clearance sedan. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. (black Samsung galaxy 8 active) If anyone finds it please email pns2118@columbia.edu 112: 49 three forks trail. 6/8/20: Boulder Lake Trail: Olympic Hot Springs to Boulder Lake: 3.5 miles 2061' to 4300' Running, cycling, triathlon, duathlon, swimming, backcountry travel. Mar 24, 2015 - Upper Dungeness - Goat Lake - Royal Creek loop I have wanted to get to Goat Lake in the NE Olympics for some time. The GOAT Run is a half-marathon, full marathon, and a 50K trail run in Port Angeles, Washington on the famous Olympic Adventure Trail. Goat Creek Olympics I have some photos of Goat Creek to go along with Nikolai’s trip report. Goat Lake Trail is a 8.7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Improvement District No. At 4.3km you hit gravel which is Aberdeen Main FSR. The Ozette Triangle Trail combines some of the best beach-side and forest trekking that you can find in the Olympic National Park. 39 KLAHHANE RIDGE TRAIL LAKE ANGELES TRAIL. As I was hiking up the steep single track I decided it would be a great training hike for a couple of women I coach who are planning to run the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim in October. It's a little confusing to find the start of the Goat Lake trail, but once you're on it, it is easy to follow and in good condition. Foiled again! Permits Required ($5, plus $2/person/night). You’re following the creek/river which was beautiful. Great Olympic Adventure Trail (GOAT) Run is a point-to-point half marathon, marathon, and 50K trail race that traverses Kelly Ridge between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The fall colors were lovely. On This Page Navigation Wildflowers near mountain pass . Upper Dungeness - Goat Lake - Royal Creek loop I have wanted to get to Goat Lake in the NE Olympics for some time. National Park Washington. 114: 51 slab camp trail. 136: 65 HEATHER CREEK TRAIL. Nicholas Doyle reviewed Mount Angeles … 39 klahhane ridge trail lake angeles trail. Why? Would also make a great overnight! Lots of elevation gain for how many people were there. Beautiful forest walk along the river leading up to the climb. The last mile up to the lake feels like about one step up per one step forward. started fresh from camp handy definitely made a difference. On: August 19, 2019. The privy is located in the old parking lot just below the campground. https://hikebiketravel.com/the-goat-lake-hike-in-waterton-lakes-national-park It appears the Goat Flats/Camp Handy meadows were formed by mass wasting / landslide, carried down Goat Creek in floods, forming an alluvial fan at the river. One inviting place is next to a tarn a ways off the trail to the west. 1300' to 5409' No recent report. I chose the trees because I wanted dry feet and was too lazy to take off my shoes, but the ford looked very manageable. (Closed on federal holidays.) In: Trip Report. Upper Lena. Once you pass camp handy and start your ascent look out! We tracked about 6+miles to the lake at about 4 hours. Once you get across the Dungeness, you’ll be faced with heavy brush. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Cast your eyes across the rippling waters to snow-capped Cadet Peak hovering above. 104: 43 hurricane hill lookout trail . This trail is steep... to put it into perspective there is a 1.8ish mile stretch that covers about 2800 ft in gain. Continue up the trail to Goat Lake passing magnificent McIntosh Falls. Info; Alerts; Maps; Calendar; Reserve ; Alerts In Effect Dismiss Dismiss View all alerts × Contact Us. It’s a great workout. Consider taking one trail to the lake, and the other one on the trip back to your car. Warm Lake, Gilbert Peak, August 19-21, 2019 . The meadows along the lower Heather Creek Trail (and off-trail on the opposite bank) show similar origins. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. The trail will lead you down to a crossing of the Dungeness. Thank you for posting this report. Goat Lake (Olympics) A couple weeks ago, when the Cascades were filled with smoke, I hopped a ferry and headed to Goat Lake in the Olympics. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Trailhead sign has been destroyed - as of 6/1/2019, a small handwritten sign on tape was in place. The incline on the way up is brutal, but the lake is gorgeous! With your back to the river, choose the path on the left that leads you into the forest. Goat Lake Trail is a 10.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Darrington, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. I really love the picture you have of fishing in the lake. 105: 44 p j lake trail. I'm curious if anyone had done lake of the angels and how this one compares, The steep portion was harder than expected. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The trail to the right drops down to the creek. Happy Lake and Boulder Lake are the only water sources on this trail. Bagging Multiple Peaks via Goat Lake on Royal Divide (a loop of Petunia Peak (6960 ft, 6998 Peak, 6763 Peak, and 6626 Peak) in NE Olympics: About … Also you may want to take the time to go to Petunia Point you will have an incredible view. Driving Directions: From HWY 6 turn South on Park Lane (near Lavington), go 1.3 km then left on Learmouth Rd, then at the 3 km mark go left on Whitevale Rd. Can be hard to follow. Miles Round Trip: 14.6. Went 24-25 August. 138: ... Olympic Mountains Trail Guide… So, my discovery of the Petunia Peak loop hike was the result of a failed summit attempt. I hiked this trail 8/15/2020 and left my phone somewhere around the lake! For this Goat Lake Loop Hike, stay left on the Goat Ridge Trail. (Closed on federal holidays.) Bagging Multiple Peaks via Goat Lake on Royal Divide (a loop of Petunia Peak (6960 ft, 6998 Peak, 6763 Peak, and 6626 Peak) in NE Olympics: About 12 miles with 5500 ft … Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail #878 Small streams and waterfalls, Wynoochee River, Wynoochee Lake, old-growth and second growth forests are all part of the experience along this 16 mile loop trail. The trail looses about 300 feet elevation in the next 0.5 mile where it joins a stream through Goat Ridge Meadow. Goat Lake is one of the more challenging Olympic alpine lakes to get to. Elevation Gain: 3,800ft. Usually we miss out on a hike because of foul weather (which usually means rain here in the great PNW) orRead More → 2019-08-19. This goes even a bit higher than Goat Lake, and there are north facing slopes, so expect to see snow even later, even all year. ( Log Out /  Then going down is equally challenging because of how steep it is. from pretty views to meadows and wildflowers. Go right again. ( Log Out /  ( Log Out /  Boulder Lake Trail. Easy trail, tranquil, few people (even on Labor Day weekend), stunning, towering trees up to 750 years old, which means they were standing when Columbus landed in the New World. Distance from Seattle: 118 miles. Start at the Upper Dungeness trailhead (directions to the trailhead are at the bottom of this page) and enjoy an easy cruise along the riverside trail for several miles. Easier to share with them, and with anyone else who is interested in checking out this beautiful alpine lake! An amazing but difficult trail! Hike in the Rainier area/South Olympics? With: 2 Comments. The parking lot was packed (i think there is near by camping? Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Reserve no more than 30 days in … Would recommend giving yourself plenty of time to complete this 12+ miles round trip hike! Talk about a tale of two parks: Judging from the Hoh River Trail alone, it’d be fair to guess the entire Olympics are covered in teeming jungle and a shroud of fog. Pass the camping area and head straight for the day use area located just beyond a brushy meadow. Made a loop of it via the upper Dungeness trail, continuing on the west side of the River, beyond the sturdy bridge crossing a mile or so downstream from Camp Handy. 101: 40 mount angeles trail. If your a novice, wait till summer and longer days. beautiful views. You will be on a twisty trail surrounded by conifers, alders, ferns and skunk cabbage. Northeast Trails (Hurricane Ridge/Elwha) Lake Angeles Trail Heather Park Trail Grand Valley Royal Basin Obstruction Pt. Start by walking along the shoreline of Lake Ozette, the largest, natural, unaltered lake in Washington. Took 3 hours to make it back to the car and takes a toll on the knees. There are several nice campsites near here. brutal 12 miles. Gorgeous! Photo By Roger Mosley + Google Calendar + iCal Export Now I find that Petunia Peak or the Upper Royal Basin are much more my speed. 102: 41 SWITCHBACK TRAIL. Also bring bug spray and something to swim in! First four miles scenic and quite easy. Once at the lake, walk out into the center path that splits the lakes in two, you won’t regret it. the lake was well worth the hike and was a good swim. Temps dropped into the 30s overnight and quickly warmed up after sunrise in the AM. It's an excellent day hike, but is often a favorite of overnight backpackers. The first 4ish miles are a beeeze, then the work begins. 4. ( Log Out /  **Food and beer provided according to guidelines in place on race day. Also in this region, just a few miles further up the trail, is Gladys Divide, one of the best views in Olympic. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Trailhead on Olympic Hot Springs Road via Happy Lake Ridge to jct. This time of year, you can either ford the river or cross on a few trees that have fallen across the river. My group has experience with deep snow for hiking, but we don't have the car necessary to handle deep snow on the roads. Goat Lake is a beauty - a snow-free trail leads to a large and serene lake in an alpine cirque. Its doable, the first steep stretch is a little cliffy and wouldn't recommend bringing unexperienced hikers. Several paths criss-cross the meadow. As I was hiking up the steep single track I decided it would be a great training hike for a couple of women I coach who are planning to run the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim in October. Went last Friday and Saturday, lots of people and the TP in the woods is proof. Leave time for a dip – the water is crystal clear and there is a long pebble beach that provides easy lake access! Bear protocol Food canisters are required and available (free, $3 donation suggested) from the Wilderness Information Center.. The Wonderland Trail; Trip Reports; Links & Files; Contact Us; Photos; Videos; Shop; Goat Rocks Wilderness. Guidebooks Olympic Mountains Trail Guide, by Robert Wood ($19); Climber’s Guide to the Olympic Mountains, by Olympic Mountain Rescue ($17); both from mountaineersbooks.org. Lake Constance A couple weeks ago, when the Cascades were filled with smoke, I hopped a ferry and headed to Goat Lake in the Olympics. trail that will deposit you in a pretty little meadow currently covered in dry, golden grass. The fisherman’s trail to Goat Lake was located by heading southwest through the woods to the stream draining the lake. Mountain Trails. 108: 46 badger valley trail. This was our favorite trail in Olympic National Park. There's nothing better than being lulled to sleep by the sound of McIntosh Falls plummeting out of Goat Lake and into Elliott Creek. not for the faint of heart, Baldy Trail (historical) Via Gray Wolf Trail, Upper Dungeness Trail to Constance Pass trail Junction, Upper Dungeness Trail to Heather Creek Trail, Charlia Lakes via Upper Big Quilcene Trail, Upper Dungeness Trail, and Carlia Lakes Way Trail, Home Lake via Upper Big Quilcene, Upper Dungeness, Constance Pass, Silver Lakes via Mount Townsend Trailhead. The trail follows 6 miles along the lakeshore, extends another 2 miles upriver to a bridge over the Wynoochee River, then returns to the Coho campground in 8 miles on the opposite side of the river/lake. Olympic National Forest Supervisor's Office 1835 Black Lk Blvd SW Olympia, WA 98512 (360) 956-2402 TTD (360) 956-2401 Current Hours: 10am-2pm, on Mon, Thurs & Fri ONLY. Keep going, when you start to doubt the lake exists, there it is and it’s breath taking. It is reached via the upper Dungeness River Trail. Participants finish at pristine Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park. This is really a 12mile hike. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Trail clear to Olympic Hot Springs. The trail up through Jordan Basin to Goat Lake makes a wonderful outing for all hikers, but the open meadows and modest climbs are perfect for wildflower lovers and photographers. One very exposed section has lots of trees and branches to hold onto. it was overgrown in parts and had some fairly steep sections with drop offs but good overall. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/silver-lake-way-trail Go right. There are several nice campsites near here. I was about to email them a Google doc with photos and directions, but decided to just post it here instead. It took us nearly five hours up and three out. 102: 41 switchback trail. The route to the lake is described in the second edition of Wood’s guide, and is a very distinct but steep trail to beautiful Goat Lake. The path is highlighted by the always awesome Donahue Creek Falls, just a half mile below the lake. I also learned that on the back side of that peak was Goat Lake, a legendary fishing lake in the Olympics: lightly fished because of its remoteness and elevation gain. Thanks for reporting on this corner of the Olympics. There are some fishing opportunities on this small lake. These photos only hint at the massive size of the Goat Creek landslide. When we were hiking to Upper Royal Basin last weekend we talked about trying out the trail to Goat Lake someday. 137: 66 CHARLIA LAKES WAY TRAIL. Olympic National Forest Supervisor's Office 1835 Black Lk Blvd SW Olympia, WA 98512 (360) 956-2402 TTD (360) 956-2401 Current Hours: 10am-2pm, on Mon, Thurs & Fri ONLY. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. the trail covered the whole spectrum of scenery. We ended up getting lost and taking the longer, harder route to the top of Goat Lake the first time, so to avoid that, follow these exact directions: 104: ... 64 GOAT LAKE WAY TRAIL. The Olympic National Forest circles much of the Olympic National Park in the northwest corner of Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. Goat Lake Trail is a 9.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Sequim, Washington that features a lake and is rated as difficult. This is my rough math off of the elevation chart provided. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. This point-to-point trail running course traverses Kelly Ridge, ending at Log Cabin Resort at Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park. Also, we tracked more like 11 miles. But 30 miles east, on the opposite side of the park, lies Royal Basin—and its arid, northern Rockies feel. 116: 52 ned hill trail. 4, Alberta, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. At 14.2 km there is a fork, turn left on the Goat Mtn Rd (board #14). Sounds like a wonderful trip! Goat Lake Trail is a 15.8 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Sequim, Washington that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Then the assent begins and it is a tough one. Next time, second time up, went a few weeks ago, this time with overnight packs. 106: 45 grand pass trail. Curses! After crossing the Ozette River on a rickety bridge, keep right on the trail junction to continue the loop. The latter is truly a vertical grunt. Dry out in the Olympics’ rain shadow on this 17-mile overnight. Beautiful hike.