Directions: From Hoodsport follow SR 119 for 9.3 miles to trailhead in Big Creek Campground.
Ownership: Olympic National Forest
Trail Distance: 4.2 mile Loop
Difficulty: moderate
Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required
Kid-friendly, dog-friendly

Amble on a circuitous route in the Big Creek drainage within the shadows of Mount Ellinor; and delight in a series of small tumbling cascades. This wonderful loop utilizes old logging roads, new trails and a series of beautifully built bridges. It was constructed by an all-volunteer crew that continues to improve and maintain this excellent family and dog-friendly loop.

Starting from the Big Creek Campground, follow the Upper Big Creek Loop Trail to Big Creek and the first of several sturdy bridges along the way. After a short climb you’ll reach the Creek Confluence Trail which drops to the confluence of the tumbling Big and North Branch Creeks.

The main loop continues to cross North Branch Creek on a good bridge. Just beyond it crosses Big Creek on a new bridge above a gorgeous cascade. The loop then descends skirting big boulders and passing good views of roaring Big Creek. It crosses a couple more cascading creeks before traversing an attractive forest and returning to the campground.

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