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Most of the public land in southwest Washington is administered by either the Yacolt State Forest or the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Be sure to obtain the most updated maps available from these agencies, so you can negotiate this region’s often poorly marked roads with greater safety and confidence.

TRIP 1 North Siouxon Creek

Distance 9.4 miles, Out-and-back Elevation Gain 1300 feet Hiking Time 5 hours Optional Map USGS Mount Mitchell, Siouxon Peak, Yale Dam (part of trail not shown) Usually Open Mid-March to November Best Times April and May Trail Use Dogs OK, horseback riding Agency Yacolt State Forest Difficulty Difficult Note Good in cloudy weather

HIGHLIGHTS Although similar to the much better known trail on the main branch of Siouxon Creek (ssss1), the trail up North Siouxon Creek has two important differences. While both hikes feature fine forest scenery and a lovely creek, North Siouxon Creek has much more difficult road access, so solitude is virtually guaranteed. And while its six waterfalls make the trail along Siouxon Creek more scenic, the North Siouxon Creek Trail is no slouch in the scenery department and the one waterfall along the way is absolutely first rate. Also, since this trail has almost no people, wildlife is much more common, especially elk, which quiet hikers have a good chance of seeing.