The trail was nice. Fairly flat and a easy walk through the trail. There were a few muddy spots. I spoke to the park ranger who said parking near the camp site was fine for this time of year since the park is not officially open, but during the open season to make sure to park near the front.

Chris Knight from Seven Wellness

I am lucky enough to live within a 10 minute drive, so this is one of my favorite spots to do short hikes and go trail running with my golden retriever. The trails are very, very well maintained, although it can get muddy in the winters (not a problem right now though). At most of the trail intersections there is a map telling you where you are and the milage to the next intersection. It makes it really hard to get lost, which is great. The trails are mostly flat, but if you head to the trails on the west side of the park it's a little hilly.

I rarely encounter anyone else on the trails when I'm running. Mostly people come to Millersylvania to fish and to swim in Deep Lake. But the trails are an amazing, if under-used, part of the park.

Right now there are wildflowers blooming! Including the tiger lilies pictured. It can be buggy, but overall, highly recommended.

Millersylvania State Park -My favorite state park in the state 3-29-09
I have been coming to this park for 30 years, god I’m getting old. My father introduced me to this jem as a child and I keep coming back. I’ve brought family, friends, boyfriends, everyone that is close to me to this place. I have wonderful memories here. Today is no different. I was having a bit of a rough morning and this was the first place I thought of. It was a great sunny day and perfect hike in the woods, just what I needed. I set out in tennis shoes, no pack, not even water. This is totally not my norm but I feel so comfortable in this park and my way around that I didn’t feel I needed my boots and safety of pack and essentials today. I was only out for a couple of hours and there are lots of people around. Today I cruised around 80% of the trails and soon my troubles disappeared and I was remembering all the great times, I had growing up wandering the woods. I remember the freedom of exploring, the animals, trees, and the safety of my dad and his cooking when I returned to camp after a hard day of hiking the trails. I think this park was the beginning of my love for the trails. I didn’t officially take up hiking until I was an adult but this park definitely gave me a passion and love for the trails and the woods. There used to be a resort at Deep lake when I was a kid and we’d go get treats there, now it’s turned into an extended stay adult park. I also remember there used to be a dock out from the lake my dad carved my initials in but that is sadly gone too. If this park ever gets on a closure list I might have to start a riot!

Here’s a little history from the park’s website:
The park was originally called "Miller's Glade" by the Miller family, who once owned the property. The family later changed the name to "Millersylvania," meaning "wooded glade." The park's 842 acres were homesteaded by Squire Lathum in 1855 before being sold to John Miller. Miller's family gave the property to the state in 1921, stipulating that the land must forever be used as a park.

Millersylvania's buildings were constructed in 1935 almost entirely by hand by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Relics of a narrow-gauge railroad, and several skid roads used in the 1800s by the logging industry, remain on park grounds. Stumps of trees still carry notch scars where springboards supported brawny loggers.

If you have never stopped here, I suggest you add it to your list. There is a lake, wetlands and marsh land, awesome trails with boardwalks that are not slick, great bike trails, you can bring the dogs, tons of parking, wonderful old growth forest, well marked trails with maps, exercise trail, easy access from freeway. Good times!

Today was my 20th hike of the year! 40 more to go!

Our group of 10 humans and 1 dog set out for a quick trip of about 5 miles along the many trails at Millersylvania State Park. I noticed new boardwalk installations across some of the muddy spots since last year. Most of the trails are in great shape. On the way home we stopped for lunch at the Olympia Farmers Market and got stuck in the massive Christmas motorcycle parade.