Interpretive Site: Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife

Area Status: Open

Provides access to: Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Trail #247 and Oldgrowth Loop Trail #247A. This is a great place for bird watching, a picnic or hike, just south of Randle, Washington.

The scenic 1.5 mile loop travels through five habitat areas with interpretive signs. The short trail was built to be accessible. It is four feet wide with compacted gravel surfacing.

The area also offers a day-use picnic area and restrooms.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	05/08/2018: Open. Access to one of the most interesting and accessible hikes on the forest. Trail has been cleared. A Northwest Forest Pass is not required in the off season.
Area Amenities:	Interpretive Site,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking
Fees	$5/vehicle/day
Usage:	Light
Closest Towns:	Randle, WA; Packwood WA
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (1)
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 right in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Follow Forest Road 25 for 4.8 miles.