Mount Townsend — Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025

Having done Townsend once before from the Little River approach (which is actually the Little Quilcene Trail, the WTA narrative for the four approaches is incorrect) I'd have to say this one was a much better choice even though it's a mile longer and 1000' more gain -- you won't feel either, comparatively, due to the well-maintained trail and the nicely done switchbacks, which prevent it from being as steep. We had zero trouble with bugs, never needed spray, as amazed to read that others were plagued as they are to read we weren't. Bugs or not, hiking Townsend is, as almost all the reports will agree, among the best the Olympics have to offer.

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• https://joodiek.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/a-tale-of-two-mounts-muller-and-townsend/