Rockport State Park
Dec 31, 2007
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Rockport State Park
- Region: North Cascades -- West Slope
- Agency: Rockport State Park
- Avg Rating: 3.67
I checked out this park a little last month, and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to spend more time here.
The old growth forest is incredible. Some areas are as dark as it gets; other areas are open as a result of fallen and/or dead trees. Lots of big leaf maple, doug fir and cedars, all of them covered with lush, fuzzy moss. Impressive Doug fir here and there. Wow. Lots of birds, and I could hear eagles screeching overhead as well.
There are quite a few options for the trail system here; many are loop trails. The gate is currently closed, but I walked in and wandered around 'til I saw a trail sign. I hiked portions of the Evergreen trail, the West Loop, Broken Fir, and did the nice little Fern Creek Loop. The Evergreen trail is closed at a junction, due to wind storm damage, but that's ok, you can just take the other trail and loop around.
When you enter the park, go to the right, where there's a big parking lot and information board. The park has maps for you to take with you (I didn't discover this 'til I was on my way out).
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