Peak · Hood Canal
Mount Townsend
6.7 mi round trip2,230 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,230 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,280 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mount Townsend is a peak reached by a 6.7-mile round trip from Little Quilcene Trailhead. The route follows Little Quilcene Trail #835, then Mount Townsend Trail #839 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 Little Quilcene Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.