Tunnel Creek Trail

Hard35.6 mi from Seattle

Length: 7.0mi one way
Climb: 7,100ft
High point: 5,006ft

Tunnel Creek Trail map and elevation

Route traced from OpenStreetMap. Carry a real map or GPS app on the trail.See the area on OpenStreetMap

0.0 mi2,393 ftDrag along the profile

Low 502 ft · High 5,006 ftUSGS 3DEP elevation along the mapped route

Getting to the Tunnel Creek Trail trailhead

The hike starts at Tunnel Creek Trailhead, about 36 miles from Seattle in a straight line. Get driving directions or download the GPX file for your hiking app.

Before you go

The trail follows South Fork Tunnel Creek for past a wooden shelter. At 3 miles the trail crosses the creek and then climbs steadily to Harrison Lake and 5050 Pass. Continue for a very steep descent to Dosewallips River for a one way trip of 7.9 miles.

Difficulty: Hard, estimated from length and climb
Round trip: 14.0 mi out and back
Time: About 10 hr 35 min round trip at an easy pace
Low point: 502 ft
Trailhead: Tunnel Creek Trailhead
Managed by: US Forest Service

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