Pete's Creek Trail to Colonel Bob Summit

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Follow Pete's Creek Trail to the junction with the Colonel Bob trail. Take Colonel Bob Trail to the summit of Colonel Bob.

Trail is very rocky with lots of roots, might be a challenging trail run.

After about a mile on Pete's Creek Trail #858, cross Pete's Creek. The trail soon becomes more challenging as it heads up the western flank of Gibson Peak. Cross a large slope and enjoy views of the Humptulips Valley.

At the junction of the Colonel Bob Trail #851, continue uphill along the trail making quick switchbacks along the wooded west flank of Gibson Peak until you enter the beautiful meadows of Moonlight Flats, the headwaters of Fletcher Canyon. This area would be a lovely campsite for backpackers.

After passing this last water source, the trail climbs up to Quinault Ridge in earnest. Follow the trail to the rocky summit and enjoy the 360-degree views.

Lots of wildflowers in the avalanche paths and when you reach the meadows.