Mt. Walker

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4.4/5 (10 reviews)
Quilcene, Washington (Jefferson County)
Last Updated: 11/01/2023
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Mt. Walker is a must stop if you want a leisurely drive to one of the tallest mountain peaks closest to the Hood Canal. 100-year-old Douglas fir trees cover the thriving mountain, which was once burned down by a fire. An abundance of songbirds can be seen and heard from the Mt. Walker viewpoints as well as other birds, such as hawks, owls and grouse. In the distance,​ major metropolitan areas can be seen. Everett is 33 miles away to the north and seen from the north viewpoint; Seattle, 28 miles to the west as seen from the south viewpoint and Tacoma is 39 miles away, also seen from the south viewpoint.

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4.4/5 (10)
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19400
Seasonal Closure
Visited: 11/01/2023

Closed for season
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19400
Temporary Closure
Visited: 09/28/2023

“The road to the Mount Walker summit/viewpoints will be closed until further notice. Please avoid the area as a maintenance crew and first responders will be on site.” Per NF
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 07/01/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Easy trail, no issues. No snow. Take it easy on the blind corners lest someone come the other direction at speed, but otherwise did it in 2WD.
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19400
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Visited: 05/08/2023

Open for the season.
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119750
Seasonal Closure
Visited: 11/24/2022

Closed for the season! See you next year!

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