Hiking Archives - Discover Lewis County

Bear Meadow

On May 18, 1980, Gary Rosenquist was camped at this site and took a series of photos capturing the first

This short trail follows the lakeside of Coldwater Lake and contains numerous interpretive displays about how the lake was formed.

Built in 1934, the Burley Mountain fire lookout stands about 5,100 feet above sea level and looks over miles of

Covel Creek Falls impressively spills over a rock outcropping ahead of the Covel Creek Trail, leaving hikers with a beautiful

Want to gain some elevation on a hike that will take you out and about for a few hours? The

One of the most beautiful hikes in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest can be found just outside of Morton, where

This hike is a relatively flat 1.3-mile course that takes people through a large old-growth forest. The trail and boardwalk

The 1.5 mile Iron Creek Campground Loop Trail is a universal, barrier-free trail with a very moderate grade, great for

Take a bit to enjoy the Cowlitz Valley at Klickitat Prairie Park, Mossyrock’s first-ever city park. Situated on 29 acres,

This small lake just about a quarter-mile from Forest Road 99 is a testament to the regeneration of an ecosystem

This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix, owned by Donald and Natalie Parker, was thrown 60 feet by Mount Saint Helens’ May

Much of the area southeast of Paradise, the major tourist attraction at Rainier, is located in Lewis County. A lot