Sat, Jan 10
|North Slope Parking Lot
Past Event: Chai Timber Sale Forest Walk
Join LFDC in Capitol State Forest for a hike to the rare forest at stake in DNR's "Chai" timber sale. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 2-3 miles total on and off trail
Time & Location
Jan 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
North Slope Parking Lot, A-Line Olympia, WA 98502, USA
Guests
About the event
On Saturday, January 10th, walk through the rare legacy forest at stake in DNR's Chai timber sale! Located in northern Capitol State Forest, Unit 3 of the Chai timber sale would clearcut a rare, 145-year-old forest in the Mox Chehalis creek watershed. This is one of Thurston County's oldest remaining legacy forests, and the county has requested that DNR protect it. Join us for a group walk to this one-of-a-kind native forest, which is currently scheduled for auction in March 2026.
When: Saturday, January 10th, 2026 from 10am–3pm
Where: We'll meet at 10am at the North Slope Parking Lot, just south of Straddle Line Park and the intersection of SR-8 and Cooper Rd SW. What: Attendees can expect 2-3 miles of walking (total) both on and off trail. *Please bring water, snacks, shoes to hike in and the appropriate layers in case of rain.
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