Washington · Hiking

Mt. Ellinor Connector

1.3 mi
round trip
1,337 ft
climb
2,780 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Mt. Ellinor Connector is a 1.3-mile moderate hike in the Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport of Olympic National Forest in Washington, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that starts at about 1,920 feet and climbs to about 2,780 feet, with a total gain of 1,337 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.89 miles in, where the grade reaches 26%. The route works for hikers, riders and pack animals. Bikes and horses are both allowed. The Mt. Washington Trail lies about 0.9 miles away, and Big Creek Campground is about a mile off. Big Creek campground is about 1.3 miles away. Climbers can find the Reclamation wall about 3.1 miles from the trail.