Marmot Pass
Olympic Peninsula
As of February 5, 2026, deeper snow was encountered about a mile from Marmot Pass, requiring snowshoes for breaking trail. The pass itself had snow, but the hike to Buckhorn the next day was largely snow-free.
Earlier reports indicate variable conditions. On December 12, 2025, snow was minimal, starting near Camp Mystery, and microspikes were optional. On December 1, 2025, snow began around three-quarters of the way up, with compact snow up to 3 inches in places and ice near Camp Mystery. Gaiters and microspikes were recommended on November 30, 2025, from Camp Mystery onwards, with snow becoming steeper towards the basin.
Parking lot emptiness was noted on multiple dates. Road conditions were good on November 30, 2025, with normal potholes.
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Winter camped at the pass and then hiked up Buckhorn the next day before heading out. Trail in great shape. Deeper snow started just above treelike about 1 mile from pass which no one had crossed so ...
Between last weekend and Friday almost all the snow and ice has melted. The remaining snow and starts shortly before Camp Mystery. It was possible to walk on it or around it without putting on Microsp...
The parking lot was empty when I arrived and left (and the outhouse is locked). I saw one person on the trail who started on the lower Quilcene trail and hiked part way up the upper trail before turni...
Beautiful day hike with blue skies and a totally empty parking lot (!!).Road conditions were amazing given time of year. Snow free and just the normal amount of potholes.Trail was totally free of snow...
The day started sunny however by the time I reached the pass, the clouds had closed in. There are a few downed trees just before Camp mystery that were not there a couple of weeks ago, but are easily ...
Trip report mainly to provide trail condition info. Hiked up to Marmot Pass, then on up from there to the peak of Buckhorn Mountain. Trail in pretty good shape. About 3-4 blowdowns to navigate. On...
Our Mountaineers group is looking for Tom from Alaska, who helped us with the dog rescue last Saturday. We didn't get your last name or contact info. A story about the rescue made the 4pm news on Fox1...
Started out at 7 am from the Upper Quilcene Trail to Marmot Pass. Great condtions all round! This is the 3rd time this month and one of my favorites for sure! 😍 A wonderful hike with great views fro...
Arrived at trailhead at 9 am. Parking was not full. Pit toilet had toilet paper. Hiked to Marmot Pass and back.Bugs were annoying a bee followed us 1/4 mile. One tree down over the trail you have to s...
We hiked to the ridge above Marmot Pass and spent the night. All the recent commentary about the road and trail conditions were accurate. It got warm on the way up and we drank plenty of water all the...
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