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16 13 Tahuya State Forest Trails ORV, mountain bike, horse trail maps at all Mason County Visitor Information Centers www.dnr.wa.gov • 360.825.1631 19 17 18 15 23 26 22 31 20 14 1 3 27 21 25 24 29 2 downtown 6 Historical Walk 1* First, get your map from the Historical 6 6th Avenue Park- 8th & Birch Postcard- Society Museum then walk up Railroad Avenue and beyond to glimpse Shelton’s early pretty waterfall with wading pond reflections are visible from trailhead. Follow a history. Walk includes peek-a-boo views of Shelton Creek. Le n g t h 11 blocks sweet wooded trail that runs above the falls and continues up a gentle ravine, then Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Sidewalk tour along city streets return on same route to parking area. Le n g t h .5 miles Di f f i c u lt y easy Tr a i l h e a d Shelton Historical Society, 424 W Railroad Avenue Fe e To p o g r a p h y Dirt trail along creek under canopy of deciduous o r Pa s s None required and conifer Tr a i l h e a d parking at end of Sixth Street, beyond Laurel. Falls are visible from street, more dramatic in wetter months. Fe e o r Pa s s None required 6 Historical Walk 2* Walking neighborhood tour past homes 4 dating back to the 1910’s, 20’s and 40’s. Le n g t h 16 blocks Di f f i c u lt y easy 5 To p o g r a p h y Sidewalks through slightly hilly neighborhoods Shelton Creek 6th Ave Park 12 Tr a i l h e a d Start at Shelton Library at 710 West Alder Street Fe e 7 o r Pa s s None required * For history and background stories, get the City of 8 Shelton Walking Tour Map available from Mason County 6 Historical Society Museum at 424 West Railroad Avenue. 30 Map also available at The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce at 215 West Railroad and the Caboose Visitor Information Center at 230 West Railroad Avenue. 9 uptown Huff-n-Puff harstine Island 7 Huff-n-Puff Trail Popular exercise course for joggers and 11 walkers with wide, well maintained trails. 10 Ample parking available, no restrooms or 4 Jarrell Cove Park Trail Easy, level and short trail, very picnic area. 28 wide in spots, it follows the park boundary, circling the campgrounds, with easy access Le n g t h 1.5 miles with several to a narrow beach below eroded bluffs.L e n g t h 1 mile Di f f i c u lt y easy loops Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Mostly level forest trail with beach access for To p o g r a p h y Flat forest trails exploring Tr a i l h e a d From Shelton, take Highway 3 east for under high canopy Tr a i l h e a d 11 miles, turn right on Pickering Road. Continue for 3.3 Parking lot across from Shelton No r t h Co u n t y north shore miles bearing left onto Harstine Island Bridge, then coming High School on Shelton to a T-junction. Go Springs Road. Sign greets left on North Harstine walkers with trail diagrams. Easy hike leading to wide Theler Wildlife Refuge A birder’s favorite, this wide, Island Drive. The 1 Trail 3 Fe e o r Pa s s None required beaches with plenty of sea life to explore. Excellent for swimming and sunning on hot days. well-groomed trail passes through grassy marshland beside the shores of the Union River park and trailhead Picnic tables and fire pits nearby; in summer turn this experience into a day-long family where it meets Hood Canal. Serene views, birds and wildlife greet the walker on this are about 4 miles outing. Le n g t h 1 mile Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y level forest, wheelchair-accessible trail. Le n g t h 3.5 miles further. field and wide roundtrip Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Fe e o r Pa s s None west of shelton South of shelton tidal beaches Tidal estuary marsh, riparian zone, required farm & forested wetland Tr a i l h e a d Tr a i l h e a d From Fairly On Route 3 in Belfair, turn into 9 Isabella Lake State Park Trails Belfair, take developed network of trails on both sides of road, a reclaimed farm. Easy to explore Highway 300 Theler Exhibit building just north with lots of exposed fields to stay oriented. L e n g t h Various- 2.5 mile of Highway 3 junction with Route about 3 miles loops on both sides of road, shorter overgrown service to the park 106 Fe e o r Pa s s None road trails of various lengths. Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y required Co n t a c t entrance. Rolling meadow trail around field, through trees and thelercenter.org Your Guide to Trail skirts the over to old farmhouse with fruit trees still producing. campground. Tr a i l h e a d At Shelton, exit Highway 101 at Highway 3, go Mason County’s Fe e o r south on Golden Pheasant Rd, turn right Delight Park Pa s s None Road. Lake Isabella sign on right- parking, restroom, Most Popular required picnic table and trails Fe e o r Pa s s None required Hiking Trails

2 Trail Very pleasant walk under 5 Harstine Island Trail Quiet, deserted beach awaits at the lush, tall canopy of cedar and fir. Trail follows Twanoh Creek then ascends the gentle bluffs bottom of a cool and dark ravine shaded by big cedars and firs. More than 300 pristine above. Enjoy wildflowers, moss beds and the soft murmur of the creek, then follow with a acres to explore in this best-kept secret on Puget Sound, a true “island of wilderness” and Plus many surprisingly warm swim at the popular park beach on Hood Canal. Picnic heaven. a perfect family hike. Le n g t h 1.5 rountrip Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Le n g t h 2.3 miles Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Gentle rise and Mixed forest, ravine, and beach Tr a i l h e a d From Harstine Island other Walks descent beside bubbling salmon stream; large trees Tr a i l h e a d Bridge coming to a T-junction. Go left on North Harstine Island Suitable for On Route 106 between Union and Belfair; trail signed Drive and at 3.0 8 Goldsborough Creek Trail Surprisingly pretty Fe e o r Pa s s None miles come to a trail just outside of Shelton. The pleasant course follows an extensive concrete fish ladder Young required four-way junction. installed many years ago. In summer, locals wade among the miniature waterfalls created Children or Turn right onto by the ladder. An educational kiosk, covered shelter and railroad trestle spanning the creek East Harstine all add to this exploration. Le n g t h 1 mile Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Dirt Older Adults Island Road and trail along creek with patches of young forest Tr a i l h e a d Difficult Theler after one mile turn to find; unsigned. Take Shelton-Matlock Exit from Highway left onto Yates 101, pull into Ford auto dealership visible from highway. Road. Follow this Drive through dealership, looking for iron gate where power road for one mile lines and septic system are also located. Park at gate and to park entrance follow clearing toward and trailhead. Goldsborough Creek to your Goldsborough Creek right. Woods are to your Fe e o r Pa s s None required immediate left, look for trail opening just before bluffs above creek. Fe e o r Pa s s None required ExploreHoodCanal.com So u t h & We s t Co u n t y We s t Ma s o n Co u n t y & Ol y m p i cs ExploreHoodCanal.com

10 Kamilche Kennedy Creek Trail Sweetly 16 Lower Lena Lake Trail Scenic, gradual climb, South Fork Skokomish crafted trail frames walker’s view of Kennedy Creek with platforms and bridges. Hamma Hamma moderately difficult with many switchbacks in the first two miles. This popular trail staircase Wagonwheel Lake A favorite for the fittest hikers who Le n g t h .5 mile Di f f i c u lt y easy is well maintained and leads to a small lake with campsites and rocky spots for picnic 19 20 Lower South Fork Skokomish Trail Living Legacy Trail A very beautiful and underrated really want to “get away.” Strenuous hike with 3,300 foot gain, one of the steepest trails Incredible deep forest gem of a trail, following the wide, wild South Fork Skokomish To p o g r a p h y mostly flat, under canopy of mixed trees 13 lunches. Expect company. Le n g t h 3 miles Di f f i c u lt y Moderate climb trail, made extra special by interpretive signs explaining the replanting of the forest by 19 Staircase Rapids Loop Trail Easy, family- in Olympic . With tight switchbacks to no switchbacks, the grade is brutal. River. Spectacular views and campsites, plus gentle grade make this one of the best hikes Tr a i l h e a d Located off HWY 101 between Olympia and Shelton. To p o g r a p h y Forested hillside, some large second growth and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. This trail passes by the historic Hamma friendly trail through large second growth beside the rapids of the North Fork Skokomish Then once you stop climbing, you get to traverse a brushy avalanche chute. Le n g t h Northbound, turn west on Old Olympic HWY just before mossy boulders Tr a i l h e a d Highway 101 at Hamma Hamma in all the Olympics! Old Growth cedar and fir. Mountain bicycle and horse accessible. Hamma Cabin, built by the CCC, and starts in Hamma Hamma campground. Great for kids. River. Mushrooms, hanging moss, and several swimming holes make for a delightful 2.9 miles Di f f i c u lt y very difficult To p o g r a p h y Old growth milepost 357. Southbound turn west on Old Olympic HWY at Recreation Area, take Forest Road #25 to “T” junction; go right Le n g t h 10.3 miles lower trail, upper 7.3 miles Di f f i c u lt y light Le n g t h 1.5 mile loop Di f f i c u lt y easy to slightly moderate trip. Formerly a 2-mile loop, the bridge is out at the far point. A marked trail spur leads trail climbs above timberline Tr a i l h e a d At Staircase, behind 1 mile to trailhead. Fe e o r Pa s s NW Forest Pass Required to moderate, use caution for river ford To p o g r a p h y mostly old milepost 356 (look for the brown “wildlife viewing area” sign) to a massive, fallen old-growth cedar. Le n g t h .9 miles Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Trail ascends bluff above , park at trailhead. overflow/overnight parking lot adjacent to Staircase Ranger growth along river corridor, trail follows broad course of clear go 3/4 mile to the salmon trail entrance road. To p o g r a p h y tall conifer forest, trail mostly level then follows creek down and through forest, meeting river Station. Trailhead marked. Fe e o r Pa s s river Tr a i l h e a d Two marked trailheads just before and at LeBar Fe e o r Pa s s none- No t e Trail Open 10am-4pm Weekends Nov. at ideal picnic & (cold!) swimming hole. Tr a i l h e a d Highway Tr a i l h e a d From Hoodsport, take Highway 119 nine miles to “T” entrance fee required (when toll booth is staffed) Wilderness 3 - Dec. 2 www.masoncd.org/Kennedy.html Horse Camp. From Highway 101, take Skokomish Valley Road for 101 at Hamma Hamma Recreation Area, take Forest Road 16 Upper Lena Lake Trail Upper Lena is by far the more junction with Forest Road 24. Follow signs to Staircase, turning camping permit required for overnight stays more info 5.5 miles, then turn right on FS 23 for 9 miles, turn right on 2353 #25 for about 5.5 miles, until you see painted crosswalks on scenic of the two lakes, and its alpine setting is dominated by the rugged peaks of Mount left and continuing with Lake Cushman on your left, all the nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wagonwheel-lake-trail.htm for .75 mile, cross the river and go left for .2 mile for the hiker way to Staircase entrance. Trailhead is signed just across main road. Turn left into Hamma Hamma Campground and park Bretherton. The path to it is very steep and has an unstable bed; it is not recommended in biker access trailhead. Fe e o r Pa s s Trail pass required c o n d i t i o n s : bridge from ranger station. Gate closed to cars at National near large trailhead bulletin board (park outside gate when wet weather. Le n g t h 7.3 miles Di f f i c u lt y moderate to difficult www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/recreation-nu/trails_1.shtml Park boundary from November to May. However, this adds Magnificent backpacking campground closed). First .25 mile is wheelchair friendly. To p o g r a p h y 3,800 foot gain to subalpine lake Tr a i l h e a d Same as 19 North Fork Skokomish only a half mile to your hike. Fe e o r Pa s s Olympic National Park trail leading into the heart of the Olympics, and connecting with several main trails Fe e o r Pa s s None. Lower Lena Lake Fe e o r Pa s s NW Forest Pass required to park; wilderness camping permit required for overnight camps. entrance fee required (when toll booth is staffed). throughout Olympic National Park. Steady, gradual climb with designated campgrounds every few miles. Ascends to 4,688 feet at First Divide. Some creek fording and often m o r e i n f o nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/upper-lena-lake-trail.htm large trees down over trail. Le n g t h 12.7 miles to First Divide pass 19 Shady Lane Trail A small cave, a footbridge with views and Di f f i c u lt y moderate To p o g r a p h y Trail follows river as it climbs a swimming hole below, plus a grove of towering ancient trees await those who take this steadily through Old Growth Forest Trailhead At Staircase, easy walk through Old Growth forest. Return the way you came, or continue left on forest behind overflow/overnight parking lot adjacent to Staircase road to cross bridge at Lake Cushman, turning left again to loop back to Staircase---this will Ranger Station. Trailhead marked. Fe e o r Pa s s Olympic add another 1.4 level miles to your trek. National Park entrance fee required (when toll booth is Le n g t h 1 mile (plus return) Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Level staffed) Wilderness camping permit required for overnight walk through rare stand of old growth Douglas firs and cedars stays m o r e i n f o nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wagonwheel-lake-trail.htm Trailhead Across main bridge just beyond Staircase Ranger 11 Trail Well groomed riverside Station; bear left and follow river downstream INSTEAD of trail loops back along hillside away from river. A sweet taste of what wilderness once straight (Rapids Loop Trail) Fe e o r Pa s s Olympic National Park was in this “working forest” area of Mason County. Interpretive center, camping, picnic, entrance fee required swimming, fishing. (when toll booth Shady Lane Trail is Le n g t h 1 mile loop Di f f i c u lt y easy to moderate staffed). Gate closed to To p o g r a p h y mixed forest along bluffs above the cars at National Park Spider Lake Loop Easy, well maintained trail loops Tr a i l h e a d Located 12 miles north of Elma, on the East Fork of boundary from November 21 around Spider Lake through old growth forest and lush plants. Popular camping the Satsop River in Mason County. The park is also accessible to May. However, this spot, fishing allowed with license. L e n g t h 1.9 miles Di f f i c u lt y easy via the Brady exit from U.S. Hwy. 12. This route offers a scenic adds only a half mile to To p o g r a p h y trail loops around lake through lush plants and 10-mile drive. Pick up trail at bend on West Schafer Park Lake Cushman your hike. old growth Tr a i l h e a d Starting at the Skokomish Valley Road Road, before bridge over river. Trailhead marked. and continuing for 5.5 miles to junction of FS#23, staying on Fe e o r Pa s s None required. 14 Hoodsport Trail Very easy walking trail between Hoodsport FS#23 for 10 miles to junction of FS#23 and FS#2353, stay and Lake Cushman. Two newly replaced footbridges span sleepy Dow Creek, as the trail 17 Mount Ellinor Trail Challenging, rewarding hike with panoramic views. Bring your camera to take in mountain goats, eagles, wildflowers, and left on FS#23 loops between them, or ascends slightly for the longer loop. Of note-trails built by local 4-H for another 8 members spectacular scenery in all directions. A good huff, but achievable for most folks. Best access in summer and fall, as often until July, full canteen and sun protection recommended. miles- past end Le n g t h .5 and 1.5 mile loops Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y alder Le n g t h 3.1 miles (from lower trailhead); 1.6 miles from of pavement. & conifer forest; trail Look for lake on meanders along upper trailhead Di f f i c u lt y Solid climb; moderate to difficult in spots To p o g r a p h y evergreen forest left, may not be slopes straddling Mt. Ellinor signed. Fe e o r creek with two becoming subalpine meadow; trail climbs to 360-degree view at 5,944-foot summit Pa s s Trail pass not footbridges Tr a i l h e a d Tr a i l h e a d From Hoodsport, take State Route 119 for required From Hoodsport, c o n d i t i o n s : follow Highway 119 9 miles, turn right on FS #24 for 1.6 miles to FS# 2419, then 4.9 miles to the lower trailhead. Continue www.fs.fed.us/ two miles to signed r6/olympic/ Trailhead on right. on #2419, then left on FS-014 Spur for 1.5 miles to end of road for upper trailhead. recreation-nu/ Picnic tables and trails_1.shtml restroom at parking Fe e o r Pa s s NW Trail pass required at upper trailhead. Lower Lena Lake lot. Fe e o r Pa s s None required 20 Brown Creek Campground Trail makes a .8 mile loop around a beaver pond and is a great wildlife viewing area. Interpretive signs 12 Truman Glick Park Trails discuss the wetland ecology and its associated wildlife. Sweet, winding trails with many loops and junctions. Trail joggers Le n g t h .8 miles Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y loops around a delight. Wooden arch footbridge and under-utilized picnic, field beaver pond and is a great wildlife viewing area. Tr a i l h e a d located near the hand pump in Brown Creek Campground and playground area (with covered cooking pavilion) mark this Big Creek Trail Easy to moderate grade looping trail reaching a 15 located in the South Fork Skokomish area. Pa s s Trail pass not out-of-the-way county park and trail network. Of note-trails built confluence of rushing creeks at the mid-point. Great pack-in picnic destination, with sunny required by local 4-H members. Le n g t h several loops totalling boulders and tiny wading pools, and picturesque footbridges. 4 miles or more Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Le n g t h 4 miles Di f f i c u lt y light moderate To p o g r a p h y mixed flat, semi-wetland & mixed forest Tr a i l h e a d conifer forest; trail climbs ridgeline 1000 feet to high point From Matlock, take Matlock-Deckerville Road Tr a i l h e a d Where Forest Road 24 and Highway 119 meet, head Staircase 2 miles to right turn at Ford Road. Drive .75 toward Staircase but turn immediately right into Big Creek mile on Ford, park is on left. Fe e o r Pa s s None Campground. Trailhead marked. Tr a i l s honorable required Fe e o r Pa s s Trail pass required Wh e r e d o I r e a c h t h e b e a c h ? mentions 1 Belfair State Park, 2 Twanoh State Park* 27 Menard’s Landing* Sweet, expansive beach (at low tide) There are simply too many trails in Mason Both have nice beaches for walking and exploring, with summer water temperatures with lush, panoramic views southward to the Valley. This out-of-the-way County to list them all. Other favorites are 18 Mount Rose A classic “huffer.” Steady altitude gain marks this surprisingly warm. Twanoh is the preferred choice for swimming, but both have camping county park is a beach walker’s gem, complete with rest rooms and picnic tables. A tiny cool well-maintained and popular climbing trail. Stunning views await atop 4,301-foot Mt. El k La k e Tr a i l (e a s y ), Co p p e r Cr e e k and Dr y and picnic sites. stream bisects the park. Be a c h Ac c e s s From Belfair, take Highway 300 Rose. Complete the summit loop and enjoy views of nearby 6,000-foot peaks and Lake past Belfair State Park, choose either the North Shore Road Cr e e k (b o t h m o d e r at e ly d i f f i c u lt , w i t h t r a i l h e a d s Cushman below. 22 Dewatto Bay* Small beach with dramatic view of the Olympics; or Belfair-Tahuya Road to Tahuya, bear right (keeping Hood n e a r e a c h o t h e r ) and Mi ld r e d La k e s Tr a i l Le n g t h 6.4 miles round-trip Di f f i c u lt y moderately difficult to excellent photography destination. Lots of ripe berries in late summer. Canal on your left) a couple of more miles to well-marked (e x t r e m e ly d i f f i c u lt w i t h a c c e s s r o a d w a s h e d difficult To p o g r a p h y forested slopes; steady to steep ascent, Be a c h Ac c e s s From Belfair State Park, take the Befair-Tahuya county park. o u t ). As our map expands, so will our some switchbacks Tr a i l h e a d Take Highway 119 to “T” junction Road for several miles until you come to the Dewatto Road. listings. We appreciate your patience and with Forest Road 24, and turn left toward Staircase. Mt. Rose Take a right and continue on Dewatto Road for about four understanding if your trail hasn’t been Trailhead is about 3 miles ahead on your right. Trailhead Easy beach access here, though marshy in the miles to Dewatto. Beach at bottom of hill. Pa r k i n g is limited to 28 Oyster Bay* included yet. marked. Fe e o r Pa s s None required the shoulder of the road. estuary. Best at low tide. This is a popular spot for bird watching and salmon fishing or observing. Native American village relics found nearby date back 600 years. Respect private As one continues north on Highway 101 Walker Park beyond Mason County, the following property. Tr a i l h e a d Parking pullout along Highway 101 near 23 Eagle Creek* Flat beach exposed when tide is out, walking as far mile marker 356 and Old Olympic Highway- see Kennedy trails are highly recommended for those as you can see, obeying property signs. Loads of driftwood, unusual rocks. Warm enough Creek Trail Fe e o r Pa s s none required seeking more thrills and highlights from for swimming in summer. Mason County’s best-kept secret beach. Be a c h Ac c e s s & their trip to Hood Canal and the Olympics: Pa r k i n g pulloff areas across from Eagle Creek Saloon (A) Ra n g e r Ho l e Tr a i l , in the Duckabush The T o 29 Potlatch Beach* Hoodsport Recreation Area; (B) Mu r h u t Fa ll s Tr a i l , About This Map longest stretch of public beach in Mason County. Campground Potlatch Restrooms Popular for clamming and oysters; beware of license Picnic also in the Duckabush RA; and (C) Ro c k y Funding provided through the Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory 24 Allyn Waterfront Park features a large, charming Parking State Committee, with support from the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of outdoor gazebo built by community volunteers, along with expansive green lawns, gardens, laws, catch limits and harvest warnings. Follow Br o o k Fa ll s , a few miles up the road at the Commerce and the North Mason Chamber of Commerce. restrooms and a children’s play area as well as beach access and public boat launch. beach south from park entrance, curving with the Park Dosewallips Recreation Area. All are easy Great Bend of Hood Canal. Fabulous photos. Park has Be a c h Ac c e s s Pa r k i n g SR-3 on the north end of Allyn N hikes. Need a copy of this map or a pdf download? camping, picnic tables, rest rooms. Respect private Hood Go to www.explorehoodcanal.com for download or map locations. property above high tide mark. Le n g t h 1.3 mile Canal Port of Hoodsport* Public boat dock with beach access. Design and Production: 25 Di f f i c u lt y easy To p o g r a p h y Flat beach, 31 DNR Ta h u y a Tr a i l Sy st e m Woytowich Design, Potlatch Starfish and crabs visible at low tide. Picnic table and restrooms nearby. Close to dining, mostly pebbles Tahuya State Forest is a 23,000-acre working forest with © 2010 Woytowich Design grocery and boutique shopping. Be a c h Ac c e s s Pa r k i n g parking available Beach an extensive network of ORV trails are also used by hikers, on Highway 101 Walk Truman Glick NorthMasonChamber.com Ol y m p i c Na t i on a l Pa r k & Ol y m p i c Na t i on a l Fo r e s t fishermen, bicycles and hunters.Yearly serves 150,000 30 Walker Park* Shelton 101 Annas Bay motorized recreationists. Lots of trails, but dominated by All information presented herein is Please be aware that the recreational rules and regulations of Olympic National Park differ from those of the . These rules affect pets, permits, Olympic Highway to Arcadia Road, From Arcadia Road accurate to the best of our knowledge Community park offers T o motorized vehicle users. and sources as of printing date. Road firearms, camping, licensed vehicles, and many other types of usage. Call or visit one of the entities below to determine what these rules are, 24 North Bay Kayak Park* take Left on Walker Park Road, Park is on right March Shelton conditions change periodically, so please beach access, a picnic area and portable restroom and is very popular with kayakers, Fo r Mo r e De t a i l e d In f o r m a t i o n : check for current conditions before as well to inquire about additional trails, current trail conditions, campgrounds and permits required. – October. Part of Cascadia Marine Trail Trail to Beach. www.dnr.wa.gov/AboutDNR/ManagedLands/ fishermen and local residents.B e a c h Ac c e s s Pa r k i n g located on SR-3 at planning your trip. Map authors not Hoodsport Olympic National Park No Shellfish Harvest. No Trespassing Pages/amp_rec_tahuya_state_forest.aspx responsible for any inaccuracies of map the south end of Allyn on Tribal Beach or hardship/injury due to same. Visitor Information Center 360.877.2021 Ranger Station at Staircase 360.877.5569 *Shellfish regulations apply– online visit: wdfw.wa.gov/fish/ www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/tahuya_both.pdf 150 North Lake Cushman Road (St a t e Ro u t e 119) shelfish/beachreg/map11.htm for a map of Hood Canal, July 2010 / 5M SheltonMasonChamber.org Olympic National forest Stairway to beach at point on north opening Tahuya Forest Trail Map, available at Mason o n e b l o c k o f f o f Hi g h w a y 101 26 Lilliwaup Bay* hover cursor over a beach, then click for details on shellfish Hood Canal Ranger Station at Quilcene 360.765.2200 of Lilliwaup Bay. Walking north or south when tide is out. Plenty of eagles and osprey. County VICs. conditions and driving directions. Respect private property Olympia, WA Supervisor Office 360.956.2402 Overnight RV camping permitted; obey litter laws, please. No restrooms. above high tide mark. ExploreHoodCanal.com For a more complete listing of all trails in the Mason County/Olympic National Park and Forest Areas, go to: www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/recreation-nu/trails_1.shtml Be a c h Ac c e s s Pa r k i n g pull off just north of Lilliwaup Hoodsport Trail Hamma Hamma Estuary Eagle Creek Beach Lilliwaup Bay Tahuya South Fork Skokomish