Enjoy a naturalist’s perspective along the most popular trails at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The Art Trail features a beautiful and accessible boardwalk that winds along an estuarine creek, showcasing various art pieces that tell the stories of the habitat and its wildlife. From the boardwalk, Cutthroat Climb trail leads up a forested hill through the deep woods of old-growth hemlocks and ferns. This climb is rated as Moderate to Difficult, with steep stairs and trail portions. This walk begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues through 11:00 a.m. Meet at 9:00 a.m. Meet in the parking lot for Cutthroat Creek.
The trip is led by Dawn Harris, Park Ranger for Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. She’ll share information about the area’s natural history, including its trees, birds, and other wildlife. Bring binoculars to get the best experience out of the trek. This hike is one of the events sponsored by the Friends and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Meet at 3888 US-101, north of mile marker 24.
We are monitoring the federal shutdown. If it continues through October 14, we will need to cancel these events due to the lack of Refuge staff support. We'll let everyone know as soon as we make that decision.
