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Whipple Creek Hollow Natural Area

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
45.7399, -122.6487 Map & Directions
Length
0.5 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
100 feet
Highest Point
300 feet
Freshly wood-chipped trail at the natural area after a WTA work party. Photo by Stasia Honnold. Full-size image
  • Good for kids
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

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Hiking Whipple Creek Hollow Natural Area

There are two trails here, which are not currently connected. The south trail can be reached via NE 22nd Ave, and the north loop can be accessed via NE 164th/165th St. 

The site is part of the greenway system along Whipple Creek; an additional greenway extends south to the future Salmon Creek Community Club Neighborhood park. The creek corridor was restored in 2010 to repair the eroded banks. The result is a gentle rock-riffle creek with many logs and new native plantings, holding the banks in place. The mature forest and small wetland in the uplands provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife as well as spring wildflowers.

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WTA worked here in 2025!

Whipple Creek Hollow Natural Area

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 45.7399, -122.6487 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

There are two different trails in the Whipple Creek Hollow Natural Area; they are not connected, so must be accessed separately. 

North Loop

The north loop has two access points that are very close together. 

From Vancouver, head north on I-5 and take exit 7B for NE 139th St. Turn right onto NE 139th St. In 0.6 mile, turn left onto NE 29th Ave. In 1.3 miles, turn left onto NE 164th St. One access point is at the end of the road (NE 164th St) in about a quarter mile.

The other access point is on NE 165th St; turn right onto NE 26th Ave in about 0.1 mile instead of continuing to the end of the road, which will take you to the other access point. 

There is only street parking here. Consider taking transit to the natural area. 

Take Transit: North Loop

Take C-TRAN route 19 to the NE 29th Ave & WSUV trailhead stop. Walk 0.8 mile north on NE 28th Ave, then turn left onto NE 164th St. The trailhead is at the end of the road, in about a quarter of a mile. 

South Trail

From Vancouver, head north on I-5 and take exit 7B for NE 139th St. Turn right onto NE 139th St. Very shortly, turn left onto NE 20th Ave. In about 0.9 mile, turn right onto NE 156th St. Soon, come to a T-junction, and then left onto NE 20th Ave. Veer right onto NE 159th St shortly, then turn left onto NE 22nd Ave in about 0.1 mile. The trailhead is at the end of the road in about a quarter mile. 

There is only street parking here. Consider taking transit to the natural area. 

Take transit: South Trail

Take C-TRAN route 19 to the NE 29th Ave & WSUV trailhead stop. Walk 0.5 mile north on NE 29th Ave, then turn left onto NE 159th St. In 0.4 mile, turn right onto NE 22nd Ave. The trailhead is at the end of the road, in about a quarter mile. 

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Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area

Clark County Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

https://clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/dept/files/environmental-services/legacy-lands/Whipple%20Creek%20Hollow%203_3_169.pdf

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Whipple Creek Hollow Natural Area

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