Big Creek Loop
4.5 mi
Distance
2 hrs 18 min
Time
terrain
917 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy loop trail in Olympic National Forest.
This trail goes by Mount Ellinor Lower Trailhead and Big Creek Campground.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
This is a very nicely maintained loop trail with several bridges and creeks to cross. Traveling clockwise gets a considerable elevation gain completed early while adding the Viewpoint trail near the mid-point gets hikers a great vista of Lake Chapman and helps achieve a “destination” aspect to the loop hike. With the Viewpoint side trip, the hike ends up being approximately 7 miles with an overall elevation gain of roughly 1800 feet. Look for a troll under one of the bridges in the loop in order to add interest for little hikers. Overall this hike is a very enjoyable trip through the woods with nice visual elements along the way.
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Public Tracks
Big Creek Loop in June 2020
This was a great trail. I would consider it moderate because of the accent, but if you take your time it is pretty easy. We took multiple breaks and had a snack at the half way mark. The trail is very well maintained and lots of amenities at the camp. Dog and kid friendly.
Big creek loop
It was a very rainy day. Bring extra base layers. Bring a better rain shell. And a fleece!
