We are camped at Cape Disappointment SP and today we hiked the Dune Forest Loop clockwise at Leadbetter Point SP. The trail was dry until we neared the end of the loop with only one tree across the trail. As we neared what we think was the end of the loop the trail had water which was deep enough to not allow passage so we returned to the park road leading to the parking lot and walked the road back to the parking lot! Having to retrace our walk along Willapa Bay made our mileage 4.5 miles! We saw only 3 other groups on the trail. I included a link from our time here in February of 2015 when we had a totally different experience! There is very little elevation gain which enabled us to do 4.5 miles!
Trip Report
Leadbetter Point State Park - Dune Forest Loop — Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Trail in good conditionRoad
Road suitable for all vehiclesBugs
No bugsSnow
Snow free
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