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Mount Townsend [1 hike report]
Washington > Olympic Peninsula > Quilcene Pictures | Trailhead Location | Hike Reports
Mount Townsend Trail climbs steadily throughout its length. You'll reach Camp Windy after 2.5 miles, and shortly after the trail reaches a junction with Silver Lakes Trail. You'll find the summit to be long and flat and yielding amazing views. The Cascades are to the east, while Mount Deception and The Needles can be seen in the Olympic Range.

Type Length Difficulty Rating Gain Latitude Longitude
View 7.8 mi 3 / 5 9 / 10 2280 ft 47° 47' 41.72'' N 123° 2' 24.33'' W

People
Hikers, Dogs, Horses

Accessibility
June-October

Cost
A federal Northwest Forest Pass is required to park here

Maps
Custom Correct: Buckhorn Wilderness
Green Trails: #136 Tyler Peak
USGS: Mount Townsend
Trail Map
Trail Map for Mount Townsend
 
Hike Featured In...
Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula
By Craig Romano
  
Trailhead Location
GPS Coordinates:
47° 47' 41.72'' N
123° 2' 24.33'' W
Contact Information:
Olympic National Forest
Hood Canal Ranger District - Quilcene Office
295142 Highway 101 S.
P.O. Box 280
Quilcene, Wa 98376
Tel: 360.765.2200
TTY: 360.765.2200
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic
Driving Directions:
From Quilcene, 1 mile south on U.S. 101 to Penny Creek Road. Turn right and drive 1.5 miles to Big Quilcene Road. Stay to the left at this Y and drive 3 miles to the Forest Service boundary and paved Forest Service Road 27. Drive 9 miles to Forest Service Road 2760. Drive 1 mile to the trailhead at the end of the road.


Pictures
Mount Townsend seen from the trail
Mount Townsend seen from the trail

Mount Townsend seen from the trail Mount Baker in the distance Mount Rainier in the distance Mount Rainier seen on the horizon A beautiful cascading creek
The top of the trail

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Mount Townsend - by glennamySaturday, July 24, 2010
Excellent hike with fantastic views. It's a very steady and steep trail. About 3 of the 4 miles is 20% grade. It's also a 3000 foot elevation change. We could see downtown Seattle, most of the tall mountains, and Vancouver Island. If you're looking for a birds-eye view, this hike is for you.

Drive from hwy 101 is mixture of dirt and pavement (mostly paved). Pavement has a number of holes and dips, keep your speed down to avoid surprises. Parking is a bit limited, you may a.....
Miles Hiked:8
Trail Condition:Great
Weather:Sunny
Crowds:Light
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