Skokomish, N. Fork

A rugged exploratory trip featuring three gorge sections with numerous class V rapids thatare a challenge to scout, mandatory portages, and potential wood hazards in a remote and inaccessiblecanyon.

Logistics

From Highway 101 at Hoodsport, turn west on Highway 119 towards CushmanReservoir. Follow this road up along the reservoir and turn onto FR 24 toward the Staircase Entrance toOlympic National Park which is located at the head of the reservoir. The take-out is at the bridge. Toreach the put-in, it's a 6 mile hike up the North Fork Skokomish Trail. Check with Olympic National Parkfor current trail conditions (call 360-565-3100 or check the current conditions link on their website).

lat/long very approximate by tiger map server

for additional information see:

• Bryan Youngs's NF Skokomish from a day at 450 cfs on Rackley's Oregon Kayaking website.
• Olympic National Park website
• Hood Canal Ranger District, South