Staircase Rapids Loop
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Route Description for Staircase Rapids Loop
The forest you’ll enjoy while hiking the Staircase Rapids Loop is pristine, and the rushing river makes for an ideal atmosphere. This hike can be done either way, but we’ll describe it clockwise.
From the trailhead, take the Staircase Rapids Nature Trail. You’ll mostly hike right next to the river. Just under a mile in, the trail curves to the right. Follow this curve to avoid taking the intersecting trail, which is much more difficult. Cross a suspension bridge over the river.
This is the best vantage point over the water. Cool off, enjoy the view, have a snack, or keep on going. Look for the junction with the North Fork Skokomish River Trail and follow it for about a mile back to the trailhead.
Getting to the Staircase Rapids Loop Trailhead
The trailhead for Staircase Rapids is at the northwest corner of the Staircase Campgrounds.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
Staircase Campground
When to do:
May-October
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
High
Route Type:
Loop
Staircase Rapids Loop Elevation Graph
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