Lower Big Quilcene Trail - Wet Weather Creek Bridge

Glulam Bridge. US Forest Service.

Olympic Peninsula. This trail begins in an old growth fir forest, dotted with wonderful blobs of pink early in the summer, when rhododendrons are full in bloom. This project will involve constructing a 30 foot bridge across Wet Weather Creek. The final phase of this project will be to build the approaches at both ends of the bridge. Come help us finish this great project.

In the Buckhorn Wilderness on the eastern slope of the Olympic Mountains, this hiker/equestrian trail follows the river valley ascent to Marmot Pass. The trail begins in an old growth fir forest, dotted with wonderful blobs of pink early in the summer, when rhododendrons are full in bloom. The trail then climbs into alpine meadows, boulder fields and across avalanche chutes on its way up to beautiful views from 6000 ft up.

Driving directions:
Take US Highway 101 south of Quilcene 1.0 mile to Penny Creek Road on the right. Follow Penny Creek Road staying left at the “Y” (mile 1.4) to the Forest Service boundary and paved Forest Service Road 27, continue on FS 27 another 9.5 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road 2750. Drive 2750 for 4.7 miles to Upper Big Quilcene Trailhead.