Hermit–Holder Creek Trail Loop, 5 sights
6.7 mi · ▲ 1,412 ft · 2 hr 56 min
Hermit–Holder Creek Trail Loop, 5 sights is a 6.7-mile loop in Taylor Mountain Forest near Hobart, WA. It climbs 1,412 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 27/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
Elevation
Getting there
Directions
Hermit–Holder Creek Trail Loop, 5 sights
6.7 mi · ▲ 1,412 ft · 2 hr 56 min
Elevation 527–1,814 ft
Loop · Taylor Mountain Forest
Trailhead: Road A · 47.43282, -121.97062
Weather Aug 3: Clear, high 76°F / low 50° · precip 0% · wind 1 mph · sunrise 5:49 AM · sunset 8:40 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Road A, heading E.
- 1 miBear left onto Holder Knob Trail, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Road A, heading E.
- 0.9 miSharp right onto Sherwood Trail, heading N.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto Hermit, heading SE.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto Road H, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Hermit, heading W.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto Knee Knocker, heading E.
- 1.2 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 0.6 miSharp left, heading W.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading S.
- 0.4 miBear left onto Holder Creek Trail, heading W.
- 1.4 miContinue straight onto Holder Ridge Trail, heading SW.
- 250 ftBear left, heading W.
- 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~17 min). Leave by 8:04 PM for the 8:40 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 9 min before dark.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
More from Road A Trailhead
- Holder Creek Trail & Holder Ridge Trail 2.9 mi · ▲ 558 ft
- Boot Trail–Road A, 3 sights 3.5 mi · ▲ 470 ft
- Holder Knob Trail–Holder Ridge Trail Loop, 5 sights 4.3 mi · ▲ 814 ft
- Holder Creek Trail–Holder Ridge Trail Loop, 5 sights 6 mi · ▲ 1,064 ft
Get outside more
A wild hike near Hobart, emailed to you once a week.
Hikes near Hobart, Washington