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Interpretive Site: Layser Cave
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: | 10/4/2021: Open. Road to trailhead is steep. Trail may be hard to find due to overgrown brush. Current conditions unknown. |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Cowlitz Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions: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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