A short 0.25 mile walk on Layser Cave Trail #290 takes you to the entrance of Layser Cave, one of the most significant archaeological sites in western Washington. Animal bones and stone tools found on the floor of the cave and buried in the soil layers enabled experts to piece together a history of more than 7,000 years.There is a 1/4 mile access trail to the site that is fairly easy.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
4/13/2021: Open. Trail conditions leading up to Layser Cave are unknown at this time.
From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Road 23 for about 7 miles to spur road 083. Turn left on Forest Road 083. The hard to find trailhead is on a sharp turn that goes up and to the left.
Follow Layser Trail #290 0.25 miles to the cave site.
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