Peak · Buckhorn Wilderness
Buckhorn Mountain
12.1 mi round trip4,482 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Buckhorn Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,482 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,988 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Buckhorn Mountain is a peak reached by a 12.1-mile round trip from Upper Big Quilcene Trailhead. The route follows Big Quilcene Trail #833, then Buckhorn Mountain Summit Trail to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Upper Big Quilcene Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.