River to River Expedition
River to River Expedition
On this intermediate adventure you will spend 5 days and 4 nights trekking through the South Eastern Olympic Mountains from the Skokomish River to the Duckabush River. Chart your way through the wilderness on this expedition which will take you on a journey connecting two of the peninsula’s scenic rivers. Traverse the First Divide which marks the division of the two prominent basins.
From Union we will drive 45 minutes to our trailhead where we will embark on our journey on the North Fork Skokomish Trail. For 3.4 miles we will follow the gentle North Fork river trail to our first camp. On day two we continue to meander up the Skokomish River for 5.5 miles until we reach our second camp. On day three, after two days of warming up our hiking legs, we begin the steep ascent to the First Divide where we will enjoy lunch and take in the beautiful views from the highest point on our journey. From there we will head downhill to our fourth camp where we first join with the Duckabush River after a 5.6 mile day. On day four, we begin our descent down the Duckabush River Trail wandering 6.6 miles through the diverse upper river basin habitat to our fourth and final camp. This may be the last night but the trip is not over yet! Our biggest mileage day is day five as we continue down the Duckabush River basin for 10 miles making our final push up and over Little Hump Mountain before reaching our end trailhead.
We consider this to be a moderately challenging hike because of its length and elevation profile. This trip is perfect even for those with little to no experience looking to dive into longer trips through the wilderness.
Looking for a more advanced traverse through this area? Check out our Dose Doe Expedition!
Optional Stop – We love to share our local favorites!
On our drive back to Union, we are happy to make a stop at one of Hoodsport’s local businesses to enjoy a well deserved meal or brew to celebrate the completion of an epic adventure!
RATES:
- 1 Person $2,880
- 2 people $1,790/ person
- 3 people $1,350/ person
- 4 people $1,120/ person
*For groups larger than 4 please fill out a Custom Trip Request
TRIP OVERVIEW
- Length: 5 days / 4 nights
- 32 miles
- Trip meeting point: Union, Wa
Daily Mileage:
Day 1: 3.4 miles
Day 2: 5.5 miles
Day 3: 5.6 miles
Day 4: 6.6 miles
Day 5: 10 miles
Our trips are customizable and fitted to you! After you inquire about or request to book a backpacking trip that we offer, we will contact you to talk about some of the trip specific fitness requirements, answer any questions you have and make sure the trip is a great fit for you and your group. After we confirm the booking of your trip, we will send you a detailed itinerary and packing list with some of our recommendations for clothing and other essentials as well as some training tips to help you best prepare for the trip.
Each backpacking trip varies in its level of physical demand but guest pack weights tend to be 35- 45 lbs total depending on the length of trip. We will give “packing light” tips to our guests before the trip to help keep these weights as low as possible.
Additional Porter service
Depending on our availability, we may be able to offer an additional “porter” service on a multi-day trip for individuals or groups who would like additional support carrying gear. A porter will carry up to 35 lbs of gear. The porter Rate: $250/ per day. If you are interested in adding a porter to your trip let us know when you fill out a booking inquiry.
- Fun and knowledgeable guide(s) As HYOH guides, we are stoked to share our favorite places with you and share what we know while experiencing all the lush beauty that the Olympic Peninsula has to offer. All our multi-day guides have received Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training and carry first aid kits and satellite devices when we visit wilderness areas. Safety is our number one priority!
- Gear. HYOH will get you set up with a tent, backpacking pack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, eating kit (bowls, utensils, cups) and trekking poles. This is a great way to test out some gear before making a huge investment into your own personal backpacking gear!
- Food. From the morning we pick you up until we drop you off we will take care of keeping you fed! We provide snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of the trip (except for the last day as we will get you dropped off after one final lunch together.) Your guide will take care of water filtration and cooking set-up! Before your trip, we will check in with you about your diet restrictions and preferences.
- Permits. For our trips that require reservations and permits through the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park – we got you covered!
- Transportation. The trip price that you see includes transportation for 1-4 guests from Union, Washington to the trailhead and back. When you book your trip, we will ask where you would like to be picked up in Union. We can also provide a meeting place in Union if that is more convenient for guests. If you prefer to meet at the trailhead, that works too (just keep in mind that you will have to provide your own vehicle pass and park entry fee when required.) If there are more than 4 guests in your group or you would like transportation from another location inquire about a custom trip and we will work with you directly to plan your trip. We are often able to provide a shuttle service for an additional fee.
- Personal hiking clothing and comfortable hiking shoes or boots
- Sun protection and insect repellant (depending on season)
- Personal medications and hygiene products
- Water bottle(s) or water bladder
- Headlamp + batteries
Tipping your guide is not expected but always appreciated! Industry standard is 10-20% of cost
Our trips are customizable and fitted to you! After you inquire about or request to book a backpacking trip that we offer, we will contact you to talk about some of the trip specific fitness requirements, answer any questions you have and make sure the trip is a great fit for you and your group. After we confirm the booking of your trip, we will send you a detailed itinerary and packing list with some of our recommendations for clothing and other essentials as well as some training tips to help you best prepare for the trip.
Each backpacking trip varies in its level of physical demand but guest pack weights tend to be 35- 45 lbs total depending on the length of trip. We will give “packing light” tips to our guests before the trip to help keep these weights as low as possible.
Additional Porter service
Depending on our availability, we may be able to offer an additional “porter” service on a multi-day trip for individuals or groups who would like additional support carrying gear. A porter will carry up to 35 lbs of gear. The porter Rate: $250/ per day. If you are interested in adding a porter to your trip let us know when you fill out a booking inquiry.
- Fun and knowledgeable guide(s) As HYOH guides, we are stoked to share our favorite places with you and share what we know while experiencing all the lush beauty that the Olympic Peninsula has to offer. All our multi-day guides have received Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training and carry first aid kits and satellite devices when we visit wilderness areas. Safety is our number one priority!
- Gear. HYOH will get you set up with a tent, backpacking pack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, eating kit (bowls, utensils, cups) and trekking poles. This is a great way to test out some gear before making a huge investment into your own personal backpacking gear!
- Food. From the morning we pick you up until we drop you off we will take care of keeping you fed! We provide snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of the trip (except for the last day as we will get you dropped off after one final lunch together.) Your guide will take care of water filtration and cooking set-up! Before your trip, we will check in with you about your diet restrictions and preferences.
- Permits. For our trips that require reservations and permits through the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park – we got you covered!
- Transportation. The trip price that you see includes transportation for 1-4 guests from Union, Washington to the trailhead and back. When you book your trip, we will ask where you would like to be picked up in Union. We can also provide a meeting place in Union if that is more convenient for guests. If you prefer to meet at the trailhead, that works too (just keep in mind that you will have to provide your own vehicle pass and park entry fee when required.) If there are more than 4 guests in your group or you would like transportation from another location inquire about a custom trip and we will work with you directly to plan your trip. We are often able to provide a shuttle service for an additional fee.
- Personal hiking clothing and comfortable hiking shoes or boots
- Sun protection and insect repellant (depending on season)
- Personal medications and hygiene products
- Water bottle(s) or water bladder
- Headlamp + batteries
Tipping your guide is not expected but always appreciated! Industry standard is 10-20% of cost
