Lena Creek

Lena Creek is a tributary of the Hamma Hamma River and originates from Lean Lake which is in turn fed from Upper Lena lake, a high alpine lake in Olympic National Park. Water Flow The watershed is about 10mi^2 with the highest point being The Brothers at ~6800' elevation. Be aware: this catchment holds snow well into July. The best time to visit the creek is probably July through September dependant on the snow levels.

From the Upper Approach, continue down canyon. There is a 0.5 mile creek walk with some small slides and jumps prior to the first rappel. Utilizing the Lower Approach line saves approximately 0.5 mi on trail and 0.5 mi of creek walk without missing the technical portions of the canyon. Can be accessed without a rappel into the creek.

Single bolts are present on R1-R4. Rappelling from single bolts is not best practice. The canyon can be run utilizing natural anchors. A bolting plan is in progress. R1 - 40’ rappel from log DCR. Can also be jumped from rock DCC. R2 - 25’ plus 10’ back from the edge from large logs. R3 - 80’ plus 15’ back from edge. Rappel from the logjam. Exiting the pool at the base of the rappel may present difficulties in high flows. J1 - 10’ jump from rock promontory, or walk the balance beam log and jump. R4 - 15’ from upturned log DCL. R5 - 45' from live tree on top of large boulder DCR. R6 - 35' from log DCL. R7 - 25' from logs DCC. Can be downclimbed as a safe alternative. J2 - 8' from boulder DCC.

Continue down canyon through the boulder garden and creek scramble for 0.20 miles or use way trail DCR until you see the bridge where Lena Creek meets NF-25.