Willapa Hills State Park Trail Field Trip
November 3 @ 9:30 am-11:30 am
When: Sunday, 3 November
9:30-11:30 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.
Directions and parking: This trip will start at the Chehalis Trailhead on SW Hillburger Road, Chehalis. Discovery Pass required. Pit toilet available. (Note: to view a map, click on the word “Map” under the LOCATION column at the bottom of this page)
Please email Grace Thornton at gracethornton12@nullgmail.com to let her know you are coming.
Bring: Binoculars. Dress for the conditions and for a slow walking pace.
Photo credit: Purple Finch at the Willapa Hills SP Trailhead in November, by Rachel Hudson