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Capitol State Forest - Porter Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
46.9774, -123.2575 Map & Directions
Length
26.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
400 feet
Highest Point
2,050 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Hard
Explore the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula on the Capitol State Forest – Porter Trail. Photo by ehiker. Full-size image
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs allowed on leash

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The Capitol State Forest – Porter Trail is 13 miles long, so you can take a long hike through the forest or turn around whenever you please. Along the way, you will find wetlands, railroad grades, native plants and even a lovely view of the Chehalis River Valley. Continue reading

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Hiking Capitol State Forest - Porter Trail

The Capitol State Forest – Porter Trail is 13 miles long, so you can take a long hike through the forest or turn around whenever you please. Along the way, you will find wetlands, railroad grades, native plants and even a lovely view of the Chehalis River Valley.

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Claudia Lopez, WTA Community

Capitol State Forest - Porter Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 46.9774, -123.2575 Open in Google Maps

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

To reach the trailhead, drive Highway 12 west to Porter Creek Road, which goes right through the small town of Porter. Red's Hop N'Market which also serves as the post office is located near the right turn onto Porter Creek Road.

Continue on Porter Creek Road for about 0.34 mile, then, at the intersection, continue straight onto B-line Road. After about 0.6 mile, the Porter Creek Campground will be on the left.

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Olympic Peninsula > Olympia

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Guidebooks & Maps

Urban Trails - Olympia (Craig Romano - Mountaineers Books

Capitol State Forest Recreation and Trails Map PDF: https://bit.ly/1PpWHwq

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