Backpacking Washington: Tubal Cain in Buckhorn Wilderness

Backpacked the tubal cain trail in buckhorn wilderness in mid august and camped at marmot pass with an astounding sunset over our camp later that night. This hike featured numerous wildflowers and meadows, serene forests, rhododendron bushes and panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges. On a clear day, you can easily see Mt Rainier and Mt St Helens. Has to be one of the greatest places to backpack in Washington.
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[@Olympic_TryAthlete]

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[@Olympic_TryAthlete]

The Dungeness and Tubal Cain trailheads are so close to each other and you pass the former on the way to the latter, makes this an interesting open loop option if you have 2 vehicles. Leave one at the Royal Basin/Dungeness trailhead and continue to Tubal Cain. Head up Tubal Cain and stay wherever you want and then head out the Dungeness. Could even add an extra night or two and stay at Home Lake or Sunnybrook Meadows before heading out the Dungeness. You’d then have a vehicle waiting and a 10 minute drive to pick up the other one.

[@tpouw]

Didn't visit Buckhorn Lake? How is the camp site around the lake?