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Capitol State Forest - Waddell Basin West

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 46.9391, -123.0775 Map & Directions
Length
9.22 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,390 feet
Highest Point
1,035 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate/Hard
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  • Dogs allowed on leash

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A motorized trail in Capitol State Forest. Continue reading

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Hiking Capitol State Forest - Waddell Basin West

A motorized trail in Capitol State Forest.

Capitol State Forest - Waddell Basin West

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 46.9391, -123.0775 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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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

Drive west on Waddell Creek Road from the Margaret McKenny entrance for 1.2 miles. Turn left 0.1 miles to the Middle Waddell Campground.

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Trailhead

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Guidebooks & Maps

Capitol State Forest Recreation and Trails Map PDF: https://bit.ly/1PpWHwq

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