Length: 12.2 mi
Est. time: 5h 36m
Gain: 1,131 ft
Loss: 4,867 ft
Max elev: 4,692 ft
Elevation profile
+1,131 ft gain · −4,867 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Staircase Campground (Campground)
NORTH FORK SKOKOMISH RIVER TRAIL + STAIRCASE RAPIDS NATURE TRAIL
13.2 mi · +1,316 ft · ~6 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.