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Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area

Southwest Washington
45.7556, -122.5111 Map & Directions
Length
1.5 miles, roundtrip
Trails wend through lush forests at Salmon-Morgan Creek. Photo by Ryan Ojerio. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Wildlife
  • Fall foliage

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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Take some easy to moderate trails along soft terrain in a forested area home to some wildlife, mostly birds. The trails weave in and out of each other, dividing into a maze of smaller trails as they lead to creeks. Continue reading

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Hiking Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area

Take some easy to moderate trails along soft terrain in a forested area home to some wildlife, mostly birds. The trails weave in and out of each other, dividing into a maze of smaller trails as they lead to creeks.

Near the City of Battle Ground, this natural area includes 81 acres of mature forest and open meadow. Two creeks -- Salmon and Morgan -- flow through the property, and the forests include western redcedar, hemlock and fir.

You'll be able to hike roughly one-and-a-half miles of trails as you explore the area's diverse greenery, understory, wetlands and creeks, as well as ample opportunities to see wildlife.

The trails here can be muddy, so bring boots you don't mind getting a little wet.

This area is right next to the Salmon-Morgan Creeks Nature Area is the Gordy Jolma Family Nature Area, previously a golf course. There is a connector trail that allows visitors to travel between the two nature areas.

Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 45.7556, -122.5111 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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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

From I-5, take exit 11 for Hwy 502. Turn east onto 502, and proceed to a 'T' junction with Hwy 503 (Also signed as SW 10th Ave). Turn right here, then left onto SW Eaton Blvd, then turn onto NE 142nd. Follow this to a 'T' intersection then turn left, proceeding a short distance to NE 152nd Ave.

Turn left, or north, on NE 152nd Avenue to NE 181st Street and turn right on NE 181st Street. Continue to NE 159th Avenue. Turn left on NE 159th Avenue to NE 183rd Street. Turn left on 183rd to trailhead located at end of street.

A secondary trailhead can be found by turning right on 183rd and then left on NE 161st Ave. Be mindful that this is a neighborhood. If parking is full in one location, safely proceed to second parking option.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Southwest Washington

Clark County Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

Salmon – Morgan Creeks Natural Area PDF Map: https://bit.ly/2HM96Qa

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