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Field Trip to Willapa Hills State Park
October 14, 2023 @ 8:00 am-10:00 am
Birding Trip to the Willapa Hills State Park Trail
Date: Saturday, October 14
Time: 8-10 AM
Leader: Grace Thornton
Description: “Perhaps the single most overlooked gem in Lewis County, this state park is a tremendous masterpiece that spans 56 miles from Chehalis in Lewis County out to South Bend in Pacific County. It is a long trail that was once a railroad, so it is flat and easy to traverse. Parts of it are paved, parts are gravel, and parts are long boardwalks or concrete bridges over beautiful rivers and streams. It traverses many, many habitats throughout its length, and is host to well over 100 species of birds in the Lewis portion alone.” – Excerpt from “Lewis County: Fun Birding Places to Explore!” by Rachel Hudson.
Directions and parking: This trip will start at the Chehalis Trailhead on SW Hillburger Road, Chehalis. Discover Pass required. Pit toilet available.
Bring: Binoculars and Discover Pass. Dress for the conditions and for a slow walking pace.
Photo credit: White-throated Sparrow at the Willapa Hills SP Chehalis Trailhead, by Rachel Hudson.