Went clockwise starting at Steam Donkey trailhead. Ended at the Maple Valley trailhead. Going counter clockwise would have been much steeper. Beautiful trail, trees and creeks.

Went clockwise starting at Steam Donkey trailhead. Ended at the Maple Valley trailhead. Going counter clockwise would have been much steeper. Beautiful trail, trees and creeks.

Great 3.5mi, year round loop trail !

Covid: Only saw a handful if other hikers, all wearing masks when passing.

The waterfall is gushing right now, as are the creeks!  

I wonder how many times I've driven by Dosewallips State Park without realizing that this lovely trail is RIGHT THERE. This is a perfect lowland, likely snow-free winter trail where you can get outside (so you don't lose your mind during these crazy times.) A very small number of us had a socially distanced and masked hike and sunny birthday party on a Tuesday. Saw one other (masked) person the whole time we were out.

We had party craft time making the plastic bag rain skirts Sandra Saathoff featured in her most recent WTA magazine article. We'll test these puppies on the next rainy day hike. Enjoy!

Great trails right from campground. Did counterclockwise loop along Maple Valley and then Steam Donkey. Beautiful mossy forest among ferns. Trails were in surprisingly good shape given the rain. Only a few puddles and no mud. Phantom Creek crossings were cool. Can also walk to Beach trail from campground. Go under the bridge to the loops east of 101 and you’ll see walkway. During high tide, you won’t get to go far beyond platform but low tide, you can go pretty far out. Kids had fun looking at crabs, jellies, clams, oysters. Also saw some chum salmon spawning in the Dosewallips River, near the bridge.