Mt Townsend via Little Quilcene Trail
A day hike to the Mt Townsend summit from the Little Quilcene River trailhead
By the Numbers
Distance
7 miles
Elevation
2400 feet
Moving Time
2h15m
Nutrition
Bring water & food, there’s only one small stream near the trailhead
Logistics
Park at the trailhead, road to the trailhead is enjoyable mountain driving
External
A nice day hike to Mt Townsend from a new-to-me trailhead. The wildflowers are out in force and the trail is in great shape without a single blow down.
Having not used this trailhead before, but having been to Mt Townsend multiple times, I was curious to try the new approach. The drive to the trail head was fun and covered many of the same roads I ride on the bike.
Wildflowers dotted the trail immediately below the summit, a bit early but plenty for a great day of photography.