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Day Hike - Willapa Hills Trail: Chehalis to Adna

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Day Hike - Willapa Hills Trail: Chehalis to Adna

This is a Family Hike through wetlands and riparian forest in the upper Chehalis River valley on a gentle old railroad grade that has been converted by Washington State Parks to the Willapa Hills Trail. We'll start at the trailhead in Adna and hike westward to a bridge overlooking the river, and then turn around to head back to the trailhead.

Contacts

Robert Schanz
Robert Schanz
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 20 ft

This is a family hike with priority given to kids with adults.

  • The hike is appropriate for children of all ages.
  • The trail consists of packed gravel on an old railroad grade, with occasional bridge crossings on re-surfaced railroad trestles.
  • The hike will be out and back, with a snack break at the turnaround point. The turnaround point will depend on the abilities and interests of  the group.
  • We will hike rain or shine.
  • Bring binoculars and/or field guides if interested in birding.

Meet at 1:00 pm at the Adna Trailhead for the Willapa Hills Trail, west of Chehalis off of State Highway 6.  A State Discover Pass is required. Specific directions will be given in a pre-Hike email. We anticipate hiking for about 3 hours.

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Route/Place

Willapa Hills Trail

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring basic family hiking gear appropriate for the expected weather, including:

  • backpack for each adult and kid, ideally with a waist strap.
  • family first aid kit.
  • rain gear and warm layers for everyone in your family group.
  • water and snacks.
  • maps will be provided by the leader.
  • binoculars and field guides as desired for wildlife and plant identification.
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