Monday, July 12, 2010

Lacamas Park Loop Trail - Vancouver - WA Hiking

Here is another trail idea from Jordan. Enjoy and if you have any trail reviews or reports to share We would love to post them for all. Submit a Review Here

Trail Name: Lacamas Park Loop

Location: SW Washington. It is very near Vancouver.
distance: 4.5 miles
elevation gain: 50 feet

Trail Condition: Often paved. Some parts are hikers only-no wheelchairs or strollers.

Directions to trailhead: From the I-5 or I-205 Exit for SR-14, go east to Exit 12 and turn right onto 6th Ave. At Garfiel St. turn left, and then left again, following signs for SR-500. At 500 (Everett St.), turn right and in 1 mile you'll reach the Lacamas Park TH.

Trip Details: Start by going East around Round Lake, passing the restrooms and the playground. After crossing a little bridge you'll come to the Dam. The Dam has gears you have to step around and a nice view of the amazing creek and a sort of a falls.

At the next side trail on the right, turn off and follow that side trail to views of Pothole Falls. Continue on the side trail to a sort of little meadow with better views of the falls at the next junction turn right and then cross tiny Woodburn Creek. Eventually, you'll come Lower Falls Bridge.

If it's Autumn or Winter you might be able to see the falls. Go to the far left (North) at this junction and then straight. When you finally reach the next junction, turn left just after the Camas Lilly Tr. Junct., you'll seea little sid trail on the left.

Take it and in a moment reach Woodburn Falls. Finally a falls you can walk right up to!! Go back up and, if you can, take the Camas Lilly Loop. At the next junctions go towards the l
ake, then left, then right to cross the dam and end up at the TH.

Your comments: There are two things I wanted to add: 1. We came in June and it was filled with mosquitoes. 2. Across the street is Lacamas Lake Park. It is worth checking out if you have the time.

From: Jordan

City: Fairview
State/Prov: OR

Thanks again Jordan for the trail review.

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