Comments on: Flapjack Lakes

By: John

John — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:04:58 +0000

The small bird is a grouse. Probably a blue grouse.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I didn't take many pictures, because I didn't know how to render justice to the scene around me. You don't do too bad! The beauty is not just in seeing but in experiencing the fresh air and the mountains, streams, and forests around me. I didn't know how to capture that with a camera that only understands colored pixels. You can't but you give a feel for it and prod memories, especially with your descriptions. I'm just envious :)

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks again for posting your "travel log". Where in Washington are Flapjack Lakes? Are they part of the Olympic Mtns.?

By: Laurabelle

Laurabelle — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hi Kris! Yes, the Flapjack Lakes trail is in Olympic National Park. The trailhead is at Staircase Ranger Station, at the very southeast corner of the Park. ONP has a webpage about the Flapjack Lakes trail, but it's a little misleading. It's eight miles to Flapjack Lakes from the trailhead; the first four miles go along the North Fork Skokomish River Trail, and then you turn off and start climbing in earnest. As I hinted in my entry, the first four miles are pretty easy. The second four are harder, and the last half-mile is a kick in the pants, especially because at that point you've hiked 7.5 miles already. Funny enough, my legs were chugging along great, but my feet were thinking hard about mutiny.