FR 2700100 — Lower Big Quilcene Trail in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2700100 — Lower Big Quilcene Trail in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene
13 mi from Bangor Base
Maps 2,241 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 21 days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Rough
- All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 5.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Hamilton Mountain stands 2,843 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles west.
- Big Quilcene River runs 0.3 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–56°F, 5.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.