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- SPECIAL NOTICE
As of 08/24/26
And remember, No Hike Leader, No Hike. So please, look over the schedule and if there are any hike(s) you feel comfortable leading, contact me (stevesee@ymail.com) and I'll get you on the schedule.
Ramblers Hike Schedule
(Q3– 2026)
(July, August, September)
**NOTE**
We have set the limit of hikers to 16 for each hike (including leader, also leader may reduce this limit due to circumstances). If you would like to go, you MUST contact the hike leader via email by Sunday at 2 p.m. before the Monday scheduled hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM (The Ramblergram will come out on Thursdays around 8AM). You will get a confirmation that you are one of the people hiking.
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7/06 (A) The Buckhorn Horseshoe (Car Shuttle)
Early Start – 8AM (Burt Peterson -Leader)
(B) Grindstone Meadow (Pat Gritman - Leader)
7/13 (A) Silver Lake (Cindy Enstrom – Leader)
(B) Thompson Spit-Alder Loop (Geoffrey Fowler – Leader)
7/20 (A) Ozette Triangle Early Start – 7AM (MJ Mitchell – Leader)
(B) Deer Park to Benches AMBLER (Bev Atkinson – Leader)
7/27 (A) Lena Lake–Brothers Trail (Burt Peterson – Leader) Early Start – 7:30AM
(B) Lena Lake AMBLER (MJ Mitchell - Leader)
8/03 (A) Royal Basin Early Start – 7:30AM (Doug Smith - Leader)
(B) Royal Creek AMBLER (Carlyn Syvanen - Leader)
8/10 (A) Big Hump/Little Hump (Burt Peterson - Leader)
(B) Duckabush Trail (Humpless) AMBLER 9AM (TBD - Leader)
8/17 (A) Little Divide Early Start – 7:30AM (Diane Grove - Leader)
(B) Lovers Lane (Lita McPherson –Leader)
8/24 (A) Tyler-Baldy Loop Early Start – 8AM (Steve Opedal – Leader)
(B) Striped Peak (Lori Reale – Leader)
8/31 (A) Deer Lake to Potholes Early Start – 8AM (Marilyn Hunt – Leader)
(B) Notch Pass (Richard Serkes – Leader)
9/07 (Labor Day) (A) Little River (MJ Mitchell – Leader)
(B) Deer Park Rd to Marmot Ct. (Greg Enstrom – Leader)
9/14 (A) Griff Creek (Robin Ziegler – Leader)
(B) Barnes Creek — Ambler (Steve Opedal -Leader)
9/21 (A) Obstruction Pt/Grand Ridge/Eagle Pt (Andrea Fry –Leader)
(B) Leader’s Choice AMBLER (Carlyn Syvanen – Leader)
9/28 (A) Green Mountain Early Start – 8AM (Pete Alexander – Leader)
(B) Peabody Creek AMBLER (Geoffrey Fowler – Leader)
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Ramblers Hike Schedule
(Q4– 2026)
(October, November, December)
**NOTE**
We have set the limit of hikers to 16 for each hike (including leader, also leader may reduce this limit due to circumstances). If you would like to go, you MUST contact the hike leader via email by Sunday at 2 p.m. before the Monday scheduled hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM (The Ramblergram will come out on Thursdays around 8AM). You will get a confirmation that you are one of the people hiking.
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Leaders - Click Here to Download a Copy of the Rambler's Sign-In Sheet
or - Click Here to Download a Copy of the Hike Leader Responsibilities and Guidelines
10/05 (A) Deer Hair Rock (Andrea Fry – Leader)
(B) Hurricane Hill Late Start 9am (TBD - Leader)
10/12 (A) Buckhorn Pass (Marlyn Snook – Leader)
(B) Slab Camp to Duncan Flats AMBLER (Carlyn Syvanen - Leader)
10/19 (*) Chimacum Ridge Community Forest (Cindy Enstrom – Leader)
(*) 13th Anniversary
10/26 (A) Dosewallips to Campground (Diane Grove - Leader)
(B) Dosewallips to Cascades AMBLER (Pat Gritman - Leader)
11/02 (A) Mt Angeles Meadow (Marilyn Snook - Leader)
(B) Sunrise to Victor Pass (Carlyn Syvanen - Leader)
11/09 (A) Lake Angeles (Geoffrey Fowler – Leader)
(B) Maple Valley – Steam Donkey AMBLER (TBD - Leader)
11/16 (A) Herrick Rd to Madison Falls Shuttle (MJ Mitchell - Leader)
(B) Madison Falls to Glines Canyon (Lori Reale - Leader)
11/23 (A) ODT-Keeler Rd to Longhouse (Geoffrey Fowler - Leader)
(B) ODT-Keeler Rd to State Park AMBLER (TBD - Leader)
11/30 (A) Gibbs Lake (Jamileh Pott - Leader)
(B) Gibbs Lake AMBLER (Pat Gritman - Leader)
12/07 (A) Miller Peninsula (Sequim Bay Rd) (Geoffrey Fowler - Leader)
(B) Spruce R/R Trail w/Lodge Lunch (Bev Atkinson - Leader)
12/14 (A) Mt Pleasant Loop (Marilyn Snook - Leader)
(B) Leader’s Choice (Carlyn Syvanen - Leader)
12/21 (A) Mt Angles Rd to Heart o’ the Forest (TBD - Leader)
Christmas Lunch
12/28 (A) Leader’s Choice (Marilyn Hunt - Leader)
(B) Cassidy Creek (Rosie Tomlin - Leader)
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08/31/26 Deer Lake to Potholes
Hike 'A': Deer Lake to Potholes EARLY START 8:00am
Our hike begins at the southern end of the Sol Duc Road at 2,000’ above sea level. A wide and well used trail takes us to the 0.9 Mile mark where we’ll find the Canyon Creek Shelter as well as the Sol Duc Falls. We’ll cross the bridge to get a close look at the falls and then continue a short distance to the Deer Lake Trail. At this point we’ll begin the climb on the trail to Deer Lake and beyond.
Once on the Deer Lake Trail, we’ll closely parallel Canyon Creek using a series of switchbacks and cross the Canyon Creek Bridge at Mile 2.1. At Mile 4.3 we’ll reach the north end of Deer Lake.
Some may want to stay here for lunch and relaxation if so inclined, but the objective of this hike is to get up to the Potholes for lunch. We will stay on the eastern shore of Deer Lake and in approximately 0.4 miles we come to a junction with the High Divide Trail. After joining the High Divide Trail, we reach the Potholes at Mile 5.7. Note that Deer Lake is at an elevation of 3,600’ and you’ll climb to 4,100’ to Potholes Meadow.
Date: 8/31/26
Distance: 8.7 Miles Roundtrip to Deer Lake / 11.3 Miles Roundtrip to Potholes Meadow
Elevation Gain: 1,600’ (add 600’ to Potholes Meadow)
Hike Leader: Marilyn Hunt
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:00am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $7 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
08/31/26 Notch Pass
Hike 'B': Notch Pass
- This hike to Notch Pass is in the Quilcene area and is a Rambler favorite. We will get there using the west trailhead and starting on the Lower Big Quilcene Trail. As we hike past Bark Shanty Camp, we cross the impressive bridge over the Big Quilcene just beyond Bark Shanty. In a short distance, we make our turn onto the Notch Pass Trail. We then follow along Townsend Creek for a bit as we ascend to the pass crossing a few foot bridges. Along the way, keep an eye out for 'Allen Creek' and 'Mosquito Rock'. After lunch at the pass, we will turn around and retrace our steps back to the cars.
Date: 8/31/26
Distance: 9.8 Miles
Elevation Gain: 1,825’
Hike Leader: Richard Serkes
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:30am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $7 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
09/07/26 Little River
Hike 'A': Little River
The Little River trail starts near Port Angeles and goes about 8 miles up to the Hurricane Hill Trail near the parking area. This Monday the plan will be to start at the bottom near Port Angeles and go about 5 miles up the trail and stop at the seventh footbridge crossing Little River for lunch, then return to our cars.
After the trail enters ONP at 1.1 miles, it is entirely old growth and is a diverse and lush example of why the Olympic forests are some of the most beautiful conifer forests in the world. The trail is lightly used and very natural. The foot bridges we will cross can be slippery when wet but are not difficult.
Date: 09/07/26
Distance: 9.2 Miles
Elevation Gain: 1,880 Feet
Hike Leader: M J Mitchell
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:30am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $3 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
09/07/26 Deer Park Rd. to Marmot Ct.
Hike 'B': Deer Park Rd. to Marmot Ct.
This hike begins 7.6 miles south of Hwy 101 on the east side of Deer Park Road. Access is all paved road to the trailhead parking area. The parking area is 0.1 mile south of a yellow iron gate. The hike is largely within Washington DNR land along the north edge of Olympic National Park. We will traverse toward the east between Deer Park Road and Marmot Loop off of Blue Mountain Road, retracing back after our lunch to where we parked on Deer Park Road. This is a beautiful, forested hike in a multi-age Western Hemlock stand in the headwater stream tributaries of Bagley Creek. Though it is a relatively short hike for you veteran Monday Ramblers, be advised that there are 10 shallow stream crossings with no bridge, with each stream crossing about 4 steps across various rocks. Hiking poles are recommended because terrain can be slippery on the trail slopes immediately adjacent to the many crossings. The trail is also muddy in parts so dress your feet appropriately.
Date: 09/07/26
Distance: 5.6 Miles Roundtrip
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Hike Leader: Greg Enstrom
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:30am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $3 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
09/14/26 Storm King
Hike 'A': Storm King
This is what the Washington Trails Association has to say about the Storm King Trail…
“Huff and puff up a short steep trail to an eagle's-eye view of Lake Crescent. From a vertigo-inducing aerie peer straight down to the deep-blue waters of one of the Olympic Peninsula's most famous landmarks. Despite its difficulty, this trail entertains its fair share of hiking neophytes and Sunday-afternoon strollers due to its proximity to the Marymere Falls Nature Trail. Aside from knocking the wind out of unconditioned hikers, this trail can be dangerous because of its exposed ledges. Keep an eye on children and avoid this trip during bad weather.”
“Join swarms of people on the first 0.5 mile of this hike, as it uses the well-groomed and well-trodden Marymere Falls Nature Trail. At a giant boulder that came crashing down Storm King many moons ago, a small sign indicates the way to go for Storm King's lookouts (left and up!).”
“Under a climate-controlled old-growth canopy, ascend steeply and quickly. As the trail works its way up the south-facing hogback, the dampness dissipates. Madronas and salal now decorate the way. From here on up, the terrain is dry and the hike can be quite hot during the summer months. Get an early start or consider Storm King as an evening enticement.”
“As you rise above the Barnes Creek valley and busy US 101, the crash of rushing water and the hum of zooming traffic fill the air. Enjoy a short reprieve from the steepness as the trail traverses a fir-filled bench. Then head into low gear again as the grade intensifies. Occasional window views of Aurora Ridge interrupt the monotony of the grunt.”
“After 1.4 miles, which feels more like 3, arrive at a series of belvederes (elev. 2000 ft) on a ledge that drops off precipitously to the north. Enjoy a stunning view of Lake Crescent directly below, with Pyramid Mountain hovering over the jewel. Savor the scenery and bask in the sunshine or carry on if you desire. A second viewpoint is reached in another 0.5 mile and after 400 more feet of elevation gain. The lake is hidden from there, but the deep, wide, verdant Barnes Creek valley is fully revealed.”
We can also make a visit to Marymere Falls.
Date: 09/14/26
Distance: 4.6 Miles
Elevation Gain: 1,700 Feet
Hike Leader: Robin Ziegler
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:30am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $5 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
09/14/26 Barnes Creek
Hike 'B': Barnes Creek
The following hike description comes from the Washington Trails Association website. If you’re not a member you should be.
A nice creekside hike within the Olympics with an option to check out Marymere Falls. This hike has all types of old growth and lush vegetation.
Most hikers follow Barnes Creek towards Lake Crescent Lodge, but at the junction you will turn left to follow the creek. Soon enough you will come to another junction where you have the option to check out the heavily visited Marymere Falls. This is a popular portion of the trail where most people will be heading. Take a right to stop and check it out if you are interested, otherwise continue onward for Barnes Creek.
Continuing onward, the trail has a much different feeling, as it quickly becomes less crowded.
The trail rolls mostly up and rarely down over the next 5.5 miles. Despite being unmaintained, it is in relatively good condition.
The trail fords four creeks and numerous seeps. While the first is unnamed, the following three creeks are Lizard Head Creek, Happy Lake Creek, and Barnes Creek. The mossy trail winds its way through old growth Douglas fir and western hemlock forests. Younger stands show evidence of the valley's fire history.
In spring, watch out for bunchberry blooms and starflowers peppering the mossy forest floor. In summer, pipsissewa bloom profusely next to wild huckleberries and blueberries. In the fall, creekside vine maples paint ochre hues into the verdant landscape.
For those wishing to camp, potential sites are just below the start of this trail at Dismal Draw, 3.5 miles up lower Barnes Creek and next to Happy Lake Creek, 2.9 miles past the Aurora Divide intersection.
Date: 09/14/26
Distance: 8.2 Miles
Elevation Gain: 1,710 Feet
Hike Leader: Steve Opedal
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:30am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $5 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
09/21/26 Obstruction Pt/Grand Ridge/Eagle Pt
Hike 'A': Obstruction Pt/Grand Ridge/Eagle Pt
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Date: 09/21/26
Distance Hiked: 6.1 Miles Total
Total Elevation: 2,400 feet Total
Hike Leader: Andrea Fry
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:30am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $5 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
09/21/26 Leader's Choice
Hike 'B': Leader's Choice AMBLER
This hike will be an AMBLER Leader's Choice hike which should be a reasonable distance at a reasonable pace. What it will be, we'll have to wait and see what the leader comes up with.
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Date: 09/21/26
Distance Hiked: ? Miles
Total Elevation: ? Feet
Hike Leader: Carlyn Syvanen
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:30am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $? from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
09/28/26 Green Mountain
Hike 'A': Green Mountain EARLY START 8:00am
This will be a new adventure for the Ramblers. An intrepid group of Ramblers scouted this hike in April of 2025 and figured it could be of some interest to the group. It’s officially called the “Green Mountain State Forest Trail System”. It’s located in Kitsap County southwest of Silverdale. But don’t be overly concerned about the distance. Timewise, it’s less than going out to Sol Duc.
As for the hike itself, we’ll start out at the Wildcat Trailhead and head south until we reach a junction for a loop trail which will take us up to the Green Mountain vista point where we can have our lunch. From there we will continue the loop back to the junction then retrace our steps to the cars.
The mileage and elevation gain is from the scout hike.
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Date: 09/28/26
Distance: 10.7 Miles
Elevation Gain: 2,152 Feet
Hike Leaders: Pete Alexander
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:00am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $7 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
09/28/26 Peabody Creek
Hike 'B': Peabody Creek AMBLER
This hike starts at the Olympic National Park Visitors Center and parallels the Hurricane Ridge Road. It descends to Peabody Creek and follows the little canyon through stands of second growth firs. It crosses the creek several times then veers away and ends abruptly right on Hurricane Ridge Road. From there we turn around and follow the trail back to the Visitors Center.
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Date: 09/28/26
Distance Hiked: 6.4 Miles
Total Elevation: 1,290 Feet
Hike Leader: Geoffrey Fowler
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If you are interested in this hike, email the hike leader by 2 pm on the Sunday before the hike AND NO SOONER THAN THE HIKE ANOUNCEMENT VIA THE RAMBLERGRAM. You will get a confirmation that you are on the list of hikers.
As always, our time and place of meeting are:
The public parking lot on Sequim Avenue (east side) just north of Washington.
We will leave at 8:30am. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier for announcements and car assignments. The reimbursement for the drivers will be $3 from Sequim. Drivers may require masks.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the hike, please contact the Hike Leaders as early as possible.
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