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Larch Mountain, Capitol Peak, and Waddell Creek Loop
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Larch Mountain, Capitol Peak, and Waddell Creek Loop

Olympia, Washington

23.8 mi

Distance

6,490 ft

Elev. Gain

9h 56m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Larch Mountain, Capitol Peak, and Waddell Creek Loop is a challenging 23.8-mile trail located near Olympia, Washington. This loop trail offers hikers a demanding adventure with a significant elevation gain of 6,490 feet. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 814 meters and descends to 152 meters, providing substantial elevation changes and rewarding views. Given the length and elevation profile, this trail is best suited for experienced hikers and those prepared for a strenuous journey through the varied terrain of the Pacific Northwest.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainvariable terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:152 ft
Max:814 ft
1,978 ft
1,978 ft
152 ft373 ft593 ft814 ft0.0 mi5.9 mi11.9 mi17.8 mi23.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Washington hunting page

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