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Burnt Bridge Creek - Middle Section

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
45.6345, -122.6150 Map & Directions
Length
7.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
120 feet
Highest Point
190 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
Urban wildland intermix along the trail. Photo by Patricia Coulthard. Full-size image
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None
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The middle section of the Burnt Bridge Creek trail extends from Devine Road to Leverich Park. In this section of the trail, the character becomes more urban and passes close to houses and soccer fields. Nonetheless, the trail passes through some open grassy areas where you may spot a raptor looking for lunch. Continue reading

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Hiking Burnt Bridge Creek - Middle Section

The middle section of the Burnt Bridge Creek trail extends from Devine Road to Leverich Park. In this section of the trail, the character becomes more urban and passes close to houses and soccer fields. Nonetheless, the trail passes through some open grassy areas where you may spot a raptor looking for lunch.

From the Devine Road trailhead, follow the trail west. The trail crosses E 18th Street and E Fourth Plain Blvd in another 0.4 mile.

From E Fourth Plain Blvd the trail goes past a large grassy area and drops down past some apartments into a forest and along Burnt Bridge Creek. Near SR 500 the trail passes a large patch of Jewelweed with its pendulous orange flowers. Be sure to check out the seed pods in the fall. They will pop in your hand and shoot their seeds far.

The trail follows along SR 500 but the highway is high above. The trail crosses under an overpass and climbs up to St. Johns Road.

Heading west, cross St. John’s and drop down along Burnt Bridge Creek. The trail passes through a meadow and along the edge of a forest with the sounds of the highway in the distance. The trail comes out on a subdivision road. Follow the road up to 15th Avenue, go across the street, and continue into Leverich Park. The trail passes by a disc golf area which is very popular.

Once in the park, make the first right and skirt the park. You will come to the Leverich Park Trailhead in about 0.3 mile.

Toilet Information

  • No toilet at trailhead

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Wheelchair Accessibility

The Burnt Bridge trail is paved, obstacle free, flat and very slightly graded with no cross-slope.

Hike Description Written by
Patricia Coulthard, WTA Correspondent

Burnt Bridge Creek - Middle Section

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 45.6345, -122.6150 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

driving directions

From I-5, take exit 1C and go east on Mill Plain Blvd. for 2.6 miles. Turn left on Devine Road and go 0.3 miles to a small parking area on the right side of the road near the bottom of the hill.

take transit

This trailhead is accessible by bus! Plan your visit by bus using TOTAGO, or consult the schedule for C-Tran route number 30.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area

City of Vancouver

Guidebooks & Maps

City of Vancouver Website:

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec/page/burnt-bridge-creek-trail-8-miles

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