Sun, Mar 22
|Waddell Creek Trail Head Motorcycle ATV
Waddell Creek Legacy Forest Walk
Come explore the Waddell Creek Legacy Forest in Thurston County! This verdant native forest was threatened by the "Sparrow Hawk" timber sale before being spared from logging last year. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 3 miles roundtrip with on-trail and off-trail sections
Time & Location
Mar 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Waddell Creek Trail Head Motorcycle ATV, Olympia, WA 98512, USA
Guests
About the event
Located on the Usual and Accustomed lands of the Chehalis Tribe, the Waddell Creek Legacy Forest was once slated for logging in DNR's "Sparrow Hawk" timber sale. The forest—home to massive Douglas firs, stunning western redcedars, and irreplaceable wildlife habitat—has since been spared! Join LFDC as we celebrate this one-of-a-kind native ecosystem in Capitol State Forest. When: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 from 11am–3pm
Where: We'll meet at the Waddell Creek Trailhead & Motorcycle ATV parking lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/q9ueLdSy7hGphGNRA
What: The hike will be approximately 3 miles roundtrip, with both on-trail and off-trail sections. Please bring water, snacks, shoes to hike in and the appropriate layers in case of rain. *Discover Pass required* Interested in carpooling? Request or offer a ride here: https://groupcarpool.com/t/kzmw2h
Note: The terrain and distance of this walk may pose challenges to some individuals. Given the rugged nature of the forest, we recommend that participants be comfortable with hiking in potentially challenging…