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Recreation Region: Quilcene Area

Tunnel Creek via Big Quilcene Road Trailhead

Provides access to: Tunnel Creek Trail #841 

General Information

Early Summer

Wilderness regulations apply in Buckhorn Wilderness.

  • Notice: This trailhead is within a watershed that provides drinking water to residents of Eastern Jefferson County. Please follow these guidelines
  • Other know before you go tips.

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.781417

Longitude: -123.05225

Directions

From Quilcene, take US Highway 101 south for one mile to Penny Creek Road and turn right. Follow the county road 1.4 miles to "Y" where pavement ends. Take a left onto a gravel road and go 1.3 miles to the forest boundary. Stay on paved Forest Service Road 27 for 1.3 miles and turn left on Forest Service Road 2740. Travel on Forest Service Road 2740 for 6.6 miles to the trailhead.

Parking

Small parking area available

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 18, 2025