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Added by Josh Vester

Distance: 3.2 miles roundtrip (Upper), 6.2 miles roundtrip (Lower)Elevation Gain: 2,444 ft, 3300 ft from the lower trailheadDuration: 3-4 hoursDense forest and open rock facesMountain goats galore360 views of the OlympicsPossible views of Mt. Rainer, Mt. St. Helens, Seattle, and beyond

Mount Ellinor can be attacked from two different (merging) trails - from the Lower Trailhead (6.2 miles roundtrip), or the Upper Trailhead (3.2 miles roundtrip). The Upper Trailhead has greater intensity of elevation gain, and also provides a good unisex bathroom, along with a picnic table or two that already have an amazing view.

The trail begins with a steep climb right from the get-go, and doesn't let up much until the summit. You begin through a beautiful dense forest which eventually opens up to large rock faces, where you scramble up a well maintained path through the boulders, with stunning views the whole way.

As you reach the summit, you begin to see mountain goats all around you, as well as a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Olympic Peninsula. On a clear day, you can see the major cities of Olympia and Seattle, and everyone's favorite Washington volcanoes, like Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens.

As a friendly reminder – please give the mountain goats their space. While they're amazing creatures to watch, you're in their territory and they're letting you visit, and can potentially be dangerous if threatened. Cheers!

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Bathrooms
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Forest
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