Trail · Tradition Plateau Natural Resources Conservation Area
Ruth Kees Big Tree Trail
2.2 mi round trip514 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Designated sites
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightDesignated sites
Camp only at designated sites. Many DNR conservation areas do not allow overnight camping, so check the trailhead sign.
Washington DNR rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance2.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain514 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point554 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Ruth Kees Big Tree Trail is a 2.2-mile round trip, out and back from Senator Bill Ramos Memorial Trailhead. The route follows Tradition Plateau Trail, then Wetlands Trail, then Ruth Kees Big Tree Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.
Get a Discover PassGetting there
The hike starts at Senator Bill Ramos Memorial Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.