Pass · Mount Skokomish Wilderness
Gladys Divide
16.6 mi round trip4,508 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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.
Mount Skokomish Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance16.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,508 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation4,974 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Gladys Divide is a pass reached by a 16.6-mile round trip from Staircase Rapids Trailhead. The route follows Staircase Rapids Nature Trail, then North Fork Skokomish River Trail, then Flapjack Lakes Trail, then Gladys Divide Primitive Trail to the pass.
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What you need
Parking and passes
National park entrance fee: $30 per vehicle for 7 days, the $55 Olympic annual pass, or an America the Beautiful pass. The park does not take cash.
Buy an entrance passGetting there
The hike starts at Staircase Rapids Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.