This forest is only a short drive from Olympia's city center and offers hikers a quiet escape, with the chance to birdwatch and see other wildlife.
West Bay Woods
47.0552,
-122.9173
Map & Directions
Right in Olympia is this small forest near West Bay, where hikers can see all sorts of wildlife and might even be able to find shells and other artifacts from when the forest used to be part of the shore.
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Hiking West Bay Woods
West Bay Woods
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA 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
From downtown Olympia, head west on 5th Ave SW. Just past the Deschutes Dam/Capital Lake, stay right to take Olympic St W and take the second exit at the roundabout onto Olympic Way. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto W Bay Dr NW. In 0.5 mile, turn left onto Brawne Ave NW. In 0.2 mile, turn right onto Rogers St NW. In 0.2 mile, turn right onto Dickinson Ave NW and the trail starts at the end of the road.
Park along Rogers St NW and walk to the trailhead, as there is no parking at the actual trailhead.
Take transit
Take Intercity Transit route 45 to Bowman Ave at Rogers St. From the bus stop, walk east on Bowman Ave toward Rogers St NW to the end of the block, then turn left (north) onto Rogers St NW. In 0.1 mile, turn right onto Dickinson Ave NW. The trail into the woods is at the end of the road.
The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
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