visit dlc.guide/ for more 7. Airport Levee Trail ~ Parking @ south end of Airport (900 NW Airport Rd., Chehalis) Park walking paths The Airport Levee Trail is a 3.5-mile trail that loops around the Chehalis-Centralia Airport and neighboring stores. The trail is topped with a crushed gravel surface, making it ideal for walkers and joggers alike. Two miles of the trail use the levee, while another 1.5 uses Lewis County With many local parks throughout the county there is always a place sidewalk and pavement along the retail corridor. As a bonus, the Airport Levee Trail also connects with the Airport Road Trail to provide for a nice leasurly stroll. a link into Centralia. It starts just southwest of the Chehalis-Centralia Airport. (dlc.guide/AirportLeveeTrail) 1. Alexander Park ~ 1101 Riverside Rd., Chehalis trail guide Nestled along the banks of the Chehalis River. Horseshoe pits and 1. Proper shoes a playground are also included on site. (dlc.guide/AlexanderPark) For a short day hike that does not involve a heavy pack or technical hike - bike - horse 8. Discovery Trail ~ 1545 Goodrich Rd., Centralia terrain, trail shoes are great. For longer hikes, carrying heavier The Discovery Trail follows the bank of the Chehalis River for over a mile and a half. Many trees have been planted by volunteers in the loads or more technical terrain, hiking boots o er more support. area to slow erosion and eventually help cool the river. It's a great birding area as well as just a peaceful walk along the river. Grab one of the supplied trail guides at the trailhead and learn about the surrounding and their habitats. (dlc.guide/DiscoveryTrail) 2. Map & compass 2. South County Park ~ 212 Ray Rd., Toledo A map and compass not only tell you where you are and how far Featuring a playground, picnic area and a 17-acre lake, South County you have to go, they can help you find campsites, water, and an Park is well-known for its fishing and swimming in a picturesque, emergency exit route in case of an accident. While GPS units are quiet setting that is tough to beat. Gates and restrooms are open 9. Lewis & Clark State Park ~ (closed Oct 2 - May 1) ~ 4583 Jackson Hwy., Toledo very useful, always carry a map and compass as a backup. Memorial Day through Labor Day. (dlc.guide/SouthCountyPark) Discover Pass Required. Hike through miles of amidst lush ferns, snags and nurse logs in a cathedral-like, rare stand of old-growth trees on the historic north spur of the Oregon Trail. The park has an amphitheater, fire circles, horseshoe pits and lawns that double 3. Water lewis county as playing fields (dlc.guide/LewisAndClark) Without enough water, your body’s muscles and organs simply can not perform as well. Consuming too little water will not only make 360.740.1495 3. Mayfield Lake Park ~ 180 Beach Rd., Mossyrock you thirsty, but susceptible to hypothermia and altitude sickness. [email protected] A boat launch and swimming area are very popular come spring DiscoverLewisCounty.com and summertime, and the park’s year-round day-use area attracts 10. Seminary Hill Natural Area ~ Parking @ south end of Barner Dr., Centralia 4. Food people from all over. The park also o ers a playground, This large urban natural area, occupies hilltop property just east of Centralia, on Seminary Hill and o ers hilltop wandering and Any number of things could keep you out longer than expected: horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. (dlc.guide/MayfieldLakePark) spectacular views of Centralia, Chehalis, and the Chehalis or Skookumchuck River Valley. The 2.25-mile trail system is generally in good getting lost, enjoying time by a stream, an injury, or di icult terrain. condition depending on weather. (dlc.guide/SeminaryHillNaturalArea) Extra food will help keep up energy and morale. 5. Clothes & Rain Gear 4. Schae er Park ~ 822 WA-507, Centralia Dressing in layers allows you to adjust to changing weather and A swimming hole, extensive picnic area, playground, basketball and 11. ~ 633 Leudinghaus Rd., Chehalis activity levels. Two rules: avoid cotton (it keeps moisture close to volleyball courts. Take a walk across the old Skookumchuck River your skin) and always carry a hat. Discover Pass Required: Miles of loamy trails wind through the forest and along the river, to a small cascading waterfall. Tree-lovers may bridge and follow the path into the forest. (dlc.guide/Schae erPark) rather see towering Douglas fir, western hemlock and western red cedar trees. Freshwater fishing, swimming, fields, and a playground 6. Safety items are also on o er at this classic state park. (dlc.guide/RainbowFallsStatePark) The warmth of a fire and a hot drink can help prevent hypothermia. Fires are also a great way to signal for help if you get lost. If lost, you will also want to whistle, as it is more e ective than using your voice 5. Borst Park ~ West of I-5 at exit 82, Centralia to call for help. And just in case you are out later than planned, a Three miles of recreational trails, dog park, gardens, historical buildings, playground and kids’ fishing. (dlc.guide/BorstPark) flashlight or headlamp is a must-have to see your map and where 12.Willapa Hills Trail ~ Chehalis trailhead just o I-5: 46.647523, -122.974120 you are walking. Discover Pass Required: This gently-rollling rail-to-trail takes people between Chehalis and South Bend near the coast. 7. First aid kit Passing next to historic farms, through lush wooded areas and alongside the beautiful Chehalis River, the trail is a perfect place to get Prepackaged first-aid kits for hikers are available at any outfitter. away from urban life and enjoy the country for awhile. Make an excursion to the coast a possibility and camp out at Rainbow Falls Double your e ectiveness with knowledge: take a first-aid class 6. ~ 873 WA-122, Silver Creek State Park (#11, above), which o ers camping along a small waterfall. The developed trail ends just past tiny town of Pe Ell. with the American Red Cross or a Wilderness First Aid class. Discover Pass Required: 46,000 feet of shoreline, boating, fishing, (dlc.guide/WillapaHillsTrail) swimming, horseshoe pits, a playground, 1.5 miles of hiking trails and Trail access: 8. Knife or multi-purpose tool a .5 mile self-guided interpretive trail. (dlc.guide/IkeKinswaStatePark) 12a. Chehalis: 46.647523, -122.974120 12b. Adna: 46.632570, -123.062468 These enable you to cut strips of cloth into bandages, remove 12c. Ceres Hill: 46.608344, -123.154071 12d. Meskill 46.637307, -123.180383 splinters, fix broken eyeglasses, and perform a whole host of 12e. Rainbow Falls: 46.637126, -123.232085 12f. Pe Ell: 46.569891, -123.296631 repairs on malfunctioning gear. 9. Sunscreen & sunglasses Especially above tree line, when there is a skin-scorching combination of sun and snow, you will need sunglasses to prevent LewisCountyTrials.org “In every walk with nature one receives far snow blindness and sunscreen to prevent sunburn. more than he seeks.” 8 10. Daypack/backpack 4 13 You will want something that can be carried comfortably and has ~ John Muir Centralia the features designed to keep you hiking smartly. Do not forget the rain cover; some packs come with one built-in. Keep other 5 10 Mineral essentials in the pack, and you will always be ready to hit the 7 Chehalis 7 26 trail safely. 12e 12d 12b AmericanHiking.org/resources/10essentials WhitePassByway.com CityOfCentralia.com 11 12a 12c 1 Onalaska 27 6 Packwood Napavine 508 28 12f Pe Ell

6 Morton 603 Randle cover photo 9 3 Mossyrock Winlock 22. Goat Creek #205 ~ 5.5 miles 26. High Rock #266 ~ 1.3 miles 21 Coordinates: 46.429782, -122.155178 ~ Trail begins in old-growth Coordinates: 46.666531, -121.891615 18 14 Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar then passes underneath waterfalls, (Accessible in summer) Perched atop a 600-foot 15 17 Toledo 24 19 16 following Goat Creek. The trail crosses the creek twice as it climbs to cli , High Rock fire lookout o ers a view that you 22 20 views of the forest below. Finally it wanders near open meadows and have to work for. Enjoy views of the Sawtooth Ridge, Vader 2 25 rock cli s before meeting up with Goat Mountain Trail #217 , Mount St. Helens, 505 23 29 (dlc.guide/GoatCreek) and in the distance, Oregon’s Mount Hood. (dlc.guide/HighRock) 23. Vanson Peak #217A ~ 1.4 miles Combined as a loop with Goat Mountain Trail #217A. Take a steep sidetrip up to Vanson Peak. (dlc.guide/VansonPeak) 13. Grove of the Patriarchs ~ (closed during winter) ~ Coordinates: 46.758191, -121.557422 Sources: Esri, USGS, NOAA 24. Goat Mountain Trail #217 ~ 1.6 miles ~ 3.8 miles At 1.5 miles round trip and minimal elevation gain, this is a perfect hike for all ages and abilities. The name tells the story: a virgin forest of ancient Douglas firs, western hemlocks, A sample of the Goat Mountain Trail #217, this bit creates a loop with 27. Sand Lake #60 and western red cedars, a place to become humble in the presence of living things that were already aged--by human measure--when the Normans conquered England. This is a Vanson Peak #217A. (dlc.guide/GoatMountain) Coordinates: 46.630839, -121.436179 (Accessable in summer) From Forest Road 1284, short and easy walk along a nature trail that is snow-free June through October. Along the trail, the way goes upstream through beautiful forest 1/2 mile to a junction. The nature trail turns right, across a suspension bridge onto an island in the Ohanapecosh River. Aer passing through small trees, the path forks: go either way; it's a loop. Signs identify plants and describe features of the 25. Vanson Ridge #213A ~ 3.3 miles Sand Lake Trail climbs steeply through dense forest before entering the William O. Douglas ecological community. Isolated on the island and thus protected from fire, the trees have grown to gigantic proportions. In this small area are 20 western red cedars more than 25 feet in circumference; among This is an “out and back” addition that starts at the junction with the them is the largest cedar in the Park. There are ten Douglas firs over 25 feet in circumference; one is 35 feet. The trees are estimated to be nearly 1000, years old. (dlc.guide/GroveOfThePatriarchs) Goat Mountain Trail #217. Trail runs south and ends at the Green River Wilderness. The trail follows an even grade toward Trail #213. Expect grades of 20 to 30 percent and views of dense forest Cortright Point. Turning east, the trail descends and the Green River. towards and terminates at the . (dlc.guide/VansonRidge) (dlc.guide/SandLake) 14. Covel Creek #228 ~ 1 mile ~ Coordinates: 46.438467, -121.851342 A short loop through a beautiful mixed hardwood and conifer forest along Covel Creek. The trail is used by the Cispus Learning Center for nature study. This low-elevation trail makes for a great winter hike. Turn onto the Covel Creek Falls Trail #228A and then Angel Falls Loop Trail #228B for an extended hike. (dlc.guide/CovelCreek) 15. Covel Creek Falls #228A ~ 1 mile ~ Coordinates: 46.438467, -121.851342 Turning o of the Covel Creek trail, this 1-mile trail features several small waterfalls along Covel Creek and small caves carved out of the rocky cli . The Covel Creek Falls Trail #228A 28. Packwood Lake #78 ~ 4.3 miles 29. Walupt Lake #101 ~ 3.8 miles climbs steadily along Covel Creek, then circles around the base of a cli until it joins with Angel Falls Loop #228B. (dlc.guide/CovelCreekFalls) Coordinates: 46.6084, -121.6271 ~ (Accessible in summer) Coordinates: 46.423161, -121.473899 ~ (Open mid-summer) Trail Starting at Forest Road 1260, climb gently through old-growth begins in the Walupt Lake Campground and follows the lakeshore 16. Angel Falls Loop #228B ~ 1/2 mile ~ Coordinates: 46.438467, -121.851342 forest. Enjoy views of Mount Rainier through the small, harvested before climbing into an open alpine area and This half-mile trail forms a loop along with Covel Creek Falls #228A. Hang a right o of Covel Creek Falls Trail #228A, or wait and join at the end of Covel Creek Falls #228A. The trail forest then descend back into the wilderness, continuing toward the eventually ending atthe Pacific Crest has steep climbs, exposed stretches, and o ers the chance to pass underneath a large waterfall. (dlc.guide/AngelFallsLoop) lake. Once near the lake, the trail descends out of the wilderness to Trail. (dlc.guide/WaluptLake) the lake’s shore. (dlc.guide/PackwoodLake) 17. North Fork Loop #122 ~ 1.6 miles ~ Coordinates: 46.451811, -121.787892 Starting at the North Fork Campground this 1.6-mile trail, takes you through several di erent-aged forests and o ers views of the Cispus Valley below. The steepest section is the Pacific Crest Trail initial climb from the valley floor to the bench. (dlc.guide/NorthForkLoop) Thousands of hikers have taken to this trail for a 2,750-mile adventure from the southern US border 18. Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife #247 ~ 1.5 miles ~ Coordinates: 46.461215, -121.959510 with Mexico to the NW border with Canada. Whether Woods Creek Trail loops through five ecological areas with interpretive signs, o ering hikers an opportunity to learn about diverse wildlife and their habitats. This trail was built to you want to hike part or all of it, discovering scenery be accessible. It is four feet wide with compacted gravel surfacing. For a longer hike, continue on the Oldgrowth Loop Trail #247A. (dlc.guide/WoodsCreek) in east Lewis County is an integral part of the experience. The Pacific Crest Trail twists and turns 19. Old Growth Loop #247A ~ 1 mile ~ Coordinates: 46.461215, -121.959510 through the high country of the Gi ord Pinchot This loop takes hikers into an oldgrowth Douglas fir forest up steep grades of up to 20 percent in short sections. From here, the trail drops back down into a mixed hardwood conifer National Forest, Wilderness and other forest and loops back to the beaver pond tying back in with Trail #247. This site is the premier wildlife viewing destination on the north end of the forest. There are interpretive signs scenic regions all along the eastern border of Lewis detailing the animals and other things possibly seen along the trail. (dlc.guide/OldGrowthLoop) County. The PCT allows hikers the perfect glimpse of Mount Adams and the surrounding areas that make river scenic view toilet up the highest elevations in Lewis County. The most 20. Camp Creek Falls #260 ~ .3 miles ~ Coordinates: 46.448709, -121.835455 commonly accessed trailhead is Midway, located Take a short hike up Camp Creek and you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of a 30-foot waterfall. The trail climbs through a mixed conifer hardwood forest, continues along lake summit accessable deep in the Gi ord Pinchot. Coordinates: 46.350654, a steep side slope before ending within 20 feet of the waterfall. (dlc.guide/CampCreekFalls) waterfall dogs ok bikes ok -121.517914 21. Layser Cave #290 ~ .25 miles ~ Coordinates: 46.464295, -121.859440 (dlc.guide/PCT) A short hike takes you to the entrance of Layser Cave, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Western Washington. Experts have pieced together a history of more than old growth kid friendly horses ok 7,000 years. Signs along the trail help explain how archaeologists pieced together the story of the cave. (dlc.guide/LayserCave)