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Fort Townsend Historical State Park — Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Needed a low-key hike/trail run on a rainy cold first day of April. These trails were lovely - mostly wide and soft.  Several were more technical and rooted.  And all were gently rolling with some incline. One trail goes straight down to the beach where you can walk if low tide.  The trails criss-cross throughout the forest and on the edge of the State Park.  Very peaceful. Only the day use area was open currently, no camping, but still, we were surprised to only see a small handful of other hikers out - mostly dog walkers. Felt like we had the forest to ourselves.  

Bathrooms are open - and although its an old building - cleanest State Park bathrooms we’ve ever been in.  And heated - a great bonus for this time of year. 

This would be a great spot for regular trail running if I lived closer. We got in over 7 miles total. Recommend!

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