Near Little Divide Trail
Climb.. climb.. on High Divide
Near Little Divide Trail
Deer Lake from the southern shore.
Near Little Divide Trail
Deer Lake
Near Little Divide Trail
Deer Lake campsite #8
Near Little Divide Trail
Little Divide Trail

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Little Divide Trail

3.3 (4 Ratings)
What this trail lacks in sweeping views is made up for with an isolated, wilderness feel.
3.4
mi
Distance
690
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Road to trailhead closes at first snowfall and usually reopens late March - check current road conditions at Olympic National Park website.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.36mi
Distance
690ft
Elevation Gain
1,316ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
4,171ft
High Point
3,536ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Little Divide trail is a less traveled connector between the Mink Lake Trail and the High Divide Trail. Starting at the intersection with Bogachiel River Trail and Mink Lake Trail, the Little Divide trail heads east along the ridge above Bogachiel River. The initial flat terrain dips sharply under a peak but then proceeds just below the spine at a pleasantly rolling grade. The forest here obscures all but the briefest peek-a-boo views of Bogachiel Valley and Mount Olympus. Begin a gentle uphill contour around tiny Bogachiel Lake and then reach a notch that divides the drainages. After passing through the notch, head steeply down the flank of a hillside above Deer Lake. Say goodbye to the solitude you've experienced on the Little Divide Trail. Once that trail ends at Deer Lake and the High Divide Trail, expect much more company on the trail.

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Contributors
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