Mt. Zion via Deadfall Trail
This 10 mile loop starts on the steep Deadfall trail, takes you to Mt. Zion via the overlook, then back down the direct route to the Mt. Zion Trailhead. To make it a loop you must walk the last 4 miles on the forest roads.
Location: Near Quilcene, WA
Distance: 10 miles
Ascent: 2,500 feet
Trail overview
Trail start
This trail is appropriately named for where it cuts through a forest filled with downed trees
Turn Left onto Snow Creek Trail
Make a sharp left here, following the wooden signs
Continue along steep single track
View from the scenic summit
Zion Peak and Descent
Not exactly a climactic summit
Descent trail
Hanging moss
Pocket views of surrounding peaks
Back Along Forest Roads
Forest roads that lead back to the start
Small pond right before you are back at the strait start. You may hear shooting here - there is an area that people like to use their firearms just around the bend.
Plants Along the Path
Mountaineer Fern Moss
Broom forkmoss
Brocade moss on the edges, with broom forkmoss in the middle
Ramalinaceae