Flapjack Lakes: Middle School

Location

Fife, Washington

Group Size

Max 9 people

Duration

5 days

Starting on the Staircase Rapids Loop, cross the iconic bridge over the North Fork of the Skokomish River to begin your trek into the wilds of Olympic National Park! The first day stays gentle, with a relatively flat four miles to the first camp. The second day brings the challenge, climbing 2,400 feet over the next four miles, with a beautiful reward at the end: the twin alpine lakes known as Flapjack Lakes. On day three, campers can rest and enjoy the lakes, or leave their camping gear for the day and head out for more elevation, viewpoints, and lakes. Travel back down the trail through the forest and along the river on the return journey, keeping an eye out for birds, wildflowers, and other wildlife.