Mount Townsend

Olympic Peninsula

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Based on 15 recent trip reports (latest: June 23, 2026).

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Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Started out early to beat the heat.  Nice breeze on top with great views all round! Well maintained trails as I noticed fallen trees from last year cut and off the trail. Beautiful wild flowers of man...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Arrived at 8:15am and the upper trailhead parking (which is small) was already overflowing.  The trail didn't feel overcrowded though.  Note that there was a thick marine lawyer over most of the sound...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Beautiful trail and view!Got to trailhead at 8:00 am on a Friday. The parking lot is really small - enough for about 15 cars in the designated parking. I was the last one to get a spot- people parked ...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Wow! My first time up there and I am super impressed. Yes, it's a slog up, but worth every step for the incredible views. You can see all 5 of Washington's active volcanoes from the south peak.  I pus...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Great hike, trail in good condition. Some switchbacks and some steeper sections but all worth it for the views at the top. The dog and I only saw a few other hikers and the summit has enough room for ...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Trail in great shape. Be aware of potholes in the road approaching the upper Mt Townsend trailhead.

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Hiked from the lower Mount Townsend Trailhead.  About 10 miles round-trip, 3400 ft. of elevation gain and loss.  Road was in good condition with just a few potholes here and there.  We were the first ...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Trail is clear with one fallen tree that is easy to get around. Beautiful day at the top. A few wildflowers so give it another month. Going early gave the few of us there lots of peace & quiet. Ran in...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

The outhouse at the trailhead is now unlocked. The trail is essentially snow free other than one very small patch prior to the summit. We did have clouds obscuring most of the mountain views to the ea...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Great hike! At trail head around 9:30 am on a Sunday. Parking lot was almost completely full. Bathroom unlocked. Took about 4 hours round trip with lots of stops for pictures.

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