Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- Feb, 2026
Wed, Feb 4 Gibbs Lake County Park [Easy] 5-6 / 250'-500' n/a ride-$5
There are many loops & hiking options here. One popular route is around the lake in this 700-acre County Park in Jefferson County. The Walt Hoffman Trail (with peekaboo views of the 90-acre lake) & possible add-ons of Jack’s Track Trail, Springboard, Ameri-Corps, Scout's Trail add a nice variety. There is a convenient picnic table and restroom at the lake for a snack and lunch.
Fri, Feb 6 Griff Creek◆︎ [Mod to Diff] 7.5-8.3 / 1800'-1955' N/A ride-$5
The steep trail leaves from behind the Elwha Ranger Station @ ~ 2.1 mi.; & it climbs up, equating to about 1,000’/mile (considered difficult)! At ~1.5 miles, you come to a large rock with your first viewpoint towards Elwha Valley. Less than a ½ mile further, is a 2nd viewpoint--a good turn-around point.
Wed, Feb 11 Miller Peninsula from ESB [Easy to Mod] 8 / 700' Discover ride-$3
Hiking route is from E. Sequim Bay Rd. & follows the Manzanita/Bluff Trail. Pleasant hike in coastal woods & offers plenty of solitude on this multi-use trail system! https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-f7ac67a-146
Fri, Feb 13 Snowshoeing TBD [Mod to Diff] 3-6 / 400'-1000' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$7
Wed, Feb 18 Heart of the Forest◆︎ [Easy to Mod] 5-5.5 / 650'-850' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5
This is a pleasant nature trail leaving from Loop "E" in the Heart of the Hills Campground @ ~ 1,400'. It offers beautiful, old-growth trees, plenty of fern varieties, and other flora in a rainforest-type ecosystem. While hiking on this trail, carefully cross puncheon walkways, as they can be slippery. Hikers go to a big, fallen tree above Lake Creek, which makes a good turn-around point before leaving the Natl. Park boundary.
Fri, Feb 20 Burnt Hill from Johnson Creek [Mod to Diff] 6-8.5 / 2000'-2500' Discover ride-$3
Starts at the parking area off of Johnson Creek and Easterly and will begin with a steep and continuous incline. This hike will likely include the radio tower and at least one overlook…Weather and group dependent.
Wed, Feb 25 Lena Lake [Easy to Mod] 6.5-7.5 / 1450'-1630' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7
This is a popular hike, as it is relatively short to Lower Lena Lake but with a large, sub-alpine lake as a destination. Enjoy lunch at a large picnic rock overlooking the lake or at a couple of campspots beyond. Climb some long, flat switchbacks to get to the lake. After lunch, we may proceed on a loop towards The Brothers Trail passing campsites and then return back to the trail on a loop
Fri, Feb 27 Dosewallips Cascades [Moderate] 11.4-13.5 / 1200'-1335' NW Forest/Golden ride-$7
This hike is up the Dosewallips River Rd., which turns off before Brinnon. Hike to the Dosewallips Cascades Falls is 5.5 mi. Spring is good time to view falls. Hikers can proceed up to abandoned Ranger Station & Campground another approximate mile, if desired. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/dosewallips-river-road-trail
NOTE: As with any hike, do your own research on a particular hike and assess whether it is of your hiking ability. Always carry your Hiking Essentials and do not rely on others to bring them for you. Thank you!
DISCLAIMER: OTHH assumes no collective or individual liability for any mishaps on any of their hikes or outings. Please use discretion and be safe. Please read the Hazards & Liability section on the Home page of the OTHH website and refer to the link given and agree to the conditions set forth in that document.
WILDERNESS HIKE: Any hike with a ◆︎ goes into the Wilderness, so there is a Wilderness Regulation of a limit of 12 in a group. Please honor this and divide up.
EARLY START: Watch for an e-mail from the leader(s) ahead of time indicating what time to meet at the Sequim Public parking lot.