Mount Walker

 Headed up to north Hood Canal area to hike up to Mount Walker. In the winter this is a 5.5 mile round trip hike with 2,000 ft of again.
In the winter, the gate up the forest road is closed, so the parking is at the gate closure. The first 0.25 mile is up the closed road to the trailhead.. The trail gains 2,000 ft in the next 2 miles in a steady incline through the forest.










Encountered a small amount of snow shortly before reaching the North Viewpoint.

 View of the Olympics from the North Viewpoint

 View of Hood Canal from the North Viewpoint

A half mile walk to the South Viewpoint

 South Viewpoint

 View of Quilcene Bay and Hood Canal from the South Viewpoint











I didn't see any other hikers until I reached the South Viewpoint. I encountered several other hikers as I was hiking back down the trail. A very peaceful hike today.