Hiked to Flapjack Lakes from the ONP gate which is closed for the season which means a road walk to the start of the Staircase Rapids loop trail and an extra mile or so. North Fork trail in great shape with a few minor downed trees. Snow on the Flapjack Lakes trail was spotty until around 3000ft where I put on snow shoes. Trail corridor is still easy to follow until just after the intersection of Smiths Lake trail. From there it's pretty straight forward to the lakes with trail still mostly possible to follow. A few downed trees the whole way but nothing too bad. No sketchy traverses. It is about a 17 mile roundtrip now so with the shorter days the last few miles were under headlamp. Totally worth it to check out the lakes and peaks in their winter dress.
Trip Report
Flapjack Lakes via North Fork Skokomish River — Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Maddy on Flapjack Lakes via North Fork Skokomish River
Love the moon shot. What kind of lens did you use?
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Maddy on Dec 11, 2024 06:35 AM
Chaunce on Flapjack Lakes via North Fork Skokomish River
Thanks! Actually a Pixel 6 pro for this one.
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Chaunce on Dec 11, 2024 09:28 AM
Old Dave on Flapjack Lakes via North Fork Skokomish River
Epic! And wonderful photos. One of my favorite hikes - in very different conditions.
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Old Dave on Dec 11, 2024 08:13 PM
Chaunce on Flapjack Lakes via North Fork Skokomish River
It's such a great hike! I meant to get up there this summer but glad I finally did, was amazing with the fresh snow.
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Chaunce on Dec 13, 2024 02:20 PM
packrat on Flapjack Lakes via North Fork Skokomish River
Beautiful pictures of the Sawtooth with the new snow.
The ski cruisers club in Bremerton had a cabin at Flapjack Lakes at one time. Are there still any of the red markers on trees to mark the trail when it is covered with snow?
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packrat on Dec 13, 2024 12:40 PM
Chaunce on Flapjack Lakes via North Fork Skokomish River
Oh interesting! Yes there are! I used them a couple times once the trail was covered!
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Chaunce on Dec 13, 2024 02:19 PM