Skokomish Staircase Rapids Private Hike
Olympic National Park
5.0 (3 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Ancient Rainforests
- Incredible Biodiversity
- Impressive River Rapids
- Amazing Natural & Cultural History
- Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
Description
Hike from Staircase along the North Fork of the Skokomish River, through old-growth forest dripping with moss and epiphytes. Dramatic rapids punctuate the hike, and an optional extension hike down the “Shady Lane” trail offers great opportunities for interpretation and learning about the ecology of Olympic National Park‘s old-growth forests.
(Important: We run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
$190-$550 Per Person
Season: May-Oct
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This hike has easy-moderate distance and elevation gain. It follows a well maintained trail.
Hiking Distances:
4-8 mi
Backpack Weight:
8-12 lbs
Terrain:
Lightly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
215 ft
Heights Exposure:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 4-6 hours
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
Learn About Our Private Trips
View Private TripsRates
- 1 person: $550
- 2 people: $290 per person
- 3 people: $260 per person
- 4-5 people: $215 per person
- 6-7 people: $190 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include guide gratuity
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
This trip is available and bookable online! Click on the date to register now or contact us online to book through our award-winning customer service team!
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REQUEST A RESERVATION
This trip is exclusively booked through customer service due to logistics with lodging, permits, staffing, availability, or something else. Please contact us online or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to request a reservation.
The listed dates reflect general availability for Olympic day hike tours. You will select your exact hike during the registration process. The season for this hike is May-October.
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
- Mandatory 3% national park fee that passes through directly to Olympic NP
What's Not Included (Required)
- Lightweight hiking shoes or hiking boots
- Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
- Warm wool or fleece top (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Warm hat and gloves (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Water bottles or bladder (2 liters total capacity)
- Sunhat
What's Not Included (Recommended)
- A cold or frozen bottle of water or Gatorade (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Sunglasses
- Knee braces (if needed)
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Gratuity for your guide
Food: What to Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
Where Do We Meet?
You will rendezvous with your guide in front of the Staircase Ranger Station East of Hoodsport and caravan to the trailhead. The last few miles of road are well-maintained gravel, but drive slowly and watch for potholes. Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your hike to coordinate the exact time and location of your rendezvous.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in The Pacific Northwest
This trip is primarily at altitude in the alpine zone of Mount Rainier. Below are the average high and low temperatures in different parts of the Pacific Northwest, however on this tour the “Mountain” temperatures are the relevant ones to take into account:
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Coast
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Mountains
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hi
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low
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Precip
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hi
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low
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Precip
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June
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66°
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47°
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3.8 in
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53°
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36°
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3.9 in
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July
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70°
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50°
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2.8 in
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62°
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42°
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2.1 in
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August
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72°
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50°
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2.8 in
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63°
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43°
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2.2 in
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September
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69°
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47°
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4.4 in
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57°
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39°
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4.7 in
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October
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42°
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59°
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11 in
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47°
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32°
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8.5 in
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Missy C
Great
Our guide was great. Patient with my two children (6 & 10yo). We learned so much on our day hike and felt very comfortable with our guide.
Sean N
Spectacular Day
We had a spectacular day with our guided hike led by Kyle. He was very prepared for our safety and fun. Lunch was exceptionally good! As we walked, he checked in with us periodically to make sure we were doing ok. We never felt uncomfortable having a guide with us all day; rather, it seemed like he was a friend of ours leading a hike. Wonderful experience for me, my wife and three daughters (14, 12, 8).
Chester B
Another fantastic hike with Wildland Trekking!!
Consistency and excellent quality are the level of service the Wildland Trekking Team provides. Drew continued to meet those high standards!! Drew also made his special Pimento Cheese and prosciutto on a croissant sandwich for our lunch that was really delicious!! Looking forward to my next hike with the Wildland Trekking Team!!
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