Option 4 Bogachiel (4-5days)

Option 4 Bogachiel (4-5days)
15 miles in 15 miles out (600ft elevation change)
Fishing and rain forest

Bogachiel River Trail (Bogachiel Trailhead to Deer Lake Junction, 28.4 miles)
Private land/NPS low-use trail. All purpose trail to Mink Lake junction, foot trail from that point to Deer Lake. Trail follows an even grade along the river with periodic short ascents gradually along a wooded ridge to Deer Park. The Bogachiel Valley is a temperate rain forest, with the montane zone being reached at about 23 miles. Slide Pass is a sub alpine area, as is Deer Lake. The Bogachiel has good fishing for 17 miles, mostly trout but some steelhead in season. There are limited views of Mt. Olympus from Slide Pass, but good views to the south and west. The trail then passes through forests to Deer Lake. Elk can be see in the valley. Slide Pass has a beautiful wildflower display, although it is not extensive.


Trail Use: Primary destination is the Bogachiel Ranger Station meadow. There are numberous campsites and water sources the first 21 miles. Both are limited the remainder of the trail until Deer Lake. This trail is not recommended for stock.

0.0 Bogachiel road end (400 ft. elevation)
1.9 Park boundary (480 ft.)
6.1 Jct. with Rugged Ridge Trail (400 ft.)
6.1 Bogachiel camp and Ranger Station (400 ft.)
8.1 Jct. with Bogachiel-Hoh Trail (650 ft.)
15.2 Fifteen Mile camp