Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- October, 2026

Wed, Oct 28 Spruce RR-East Trailhead  [Easy] 7.0-7.5 / 250'-375' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5

This is an easy walk along an old Spruce RR grade starting at East Beach road along Lake Crescent and is part of the ODT (Olympic Discovery Trail). This was named for the spruce transported for military use during WW I. This portion of the trail is popular for its tunnels and the picturesque Devil's Punchbowl.

GPX: available

Fri, October 30 Mt. Townsend via FS #839◆︎  [Difficult] 8.6-0.0 / 3,000'-' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7

We’re taking the popular southern approach up Mount Townsend via Trail #839! We’ll start at the upper trailhead, and the final stretch of the forest service road has some deep potholes. The first half of the hike climbs steadily through a beautiful, shaded canopy of moss and rhododendrons. After taking a quick breather at Camp Windy to soak in the emerging views, we’ll break past the tree line into wide-open subalpine meadows. The final ridge can be windy and a bit slick with loose gravel, but the 360-degree panoramic payoff at the summit is unmatched

GPX: available

NOTE:  As with any hike, do your own research on a particular hike and assess whether it is of your hiking ability.  Always carry your Hiking Essentials and do not rely on others to bring them for you.  Thank you!

DISCLAIMER:  OTHH assumes no collective or individual liability for any mishaps on any of their hikes or outings.  Please use discretion and be safe.  Please read the Hazards & Liability section on the Home page of the OTHH website and refer to the link given and agree to the conditions set forth in that document.

WILDERNESS HIKE: Any hike with a ◆︎ goes into the Wilderness, so there is a Wilderness Regulation of a limit of 12 in a group.  Please honor this and divide up.

EARLY START:  Watch for an e-mail from the leader(s) ahead of time indicating what time to meet at the Sequim Public parking lot.