Thurston · Washington DNR
McLane Creek Nature Trail
The McLane Creek Nature Trail in Capitol Forest is one of the best places to take your family to see native salmon runs in the fall. However, the 1.5-mile nature trail is a great hike year-round to spot waterfowl, beavers, and amphibians like the rough-skinned…
The McLane Creek Nature Trail in Capitol Forest is one of the best places to take your family to see native salmon runs in the fall. However, the 1.5-mile nature trail is a great hike year-round to spot waterfowl, beavers, and amphibians like the rough-skinned newt wading through lily pads in the beaver pond.
Getting there
Start four miles west of Olympia at Mud Bay exit of US-Hwy 101. Go south on Delphi Road for 3.3 miles. Turn right for .4 miles to site.
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Managed by Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page. Map.