Mount Skokomish Wilderness

Mount Skokomish Wilderness is a protected area in the Olympic Mountains with steep, forested terrain that rises from lower valleys into high ridges. Two rocky ridges cross through it, connecting several peaks including Mount Skokomish and Mount Cruiser along with notable summits like Mount Lincoln.

The wilderness area received official protection in 1984 when Congress designated it as part of a group of five protected zones within Olympic National Forest. This action preserved the land from development and commercial use.

Indigenous peoples traditionally lived off the land's resources long before it became protected. Today, visitors move through a landscape that still reflects the natural world these communities knew.

Access is mainly through hiking trails, with the Mildred Lakes Trail being a primary route that involves steep climbing. Visitors should expect no facilities, changing weather, and dense forest vegetation throughout.

Sawtooth Ridge crosses through the area as a series of jagged rock formations that connect multiple peaks with exposed stone passages. This feature is notable for its rugged, exposed nature compared to the dense forest found elsewhere in the wilderness.

Location: Mason County

Operator: US Forest Service

GPS coordinates: 47.55284,-123.28378

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40