Oaks to Wetlands Trail─ A slough of birds and delights along the Columbia River

April 4, 2024 |

Quick Facts: Location: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Clark County Land Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: 75 feet Contact: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Notes: Dogs prohibited. Recommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Vancouver WA (Mountaineers Books) Access: From Exit 14 on I-5 head west 3.0 miles on SR 501 (Pioneer Street) to its…

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Bells Mountain Trail

June 9, 2022 |

Yacolt Burn Forest Trail rings out to be explored Quick Facts: Location: Clark County Land Agency: Washington Department of Natural Resources Distance: 9.5 miles one way Elevation Gain: up to 2200 Contact: Pacific Cascade Region, Washington Department of Natural Resources Detailed Information: Urban Trails Vancouver WA (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Discover Pass required at all trailheads…

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Whipple Creek Regional Park

March 11, 2022 |

Quiet forest wandering in bustling Clark County Quick Facts: Location: Clark County Land Agency: Clark County Parks Round Trip: more than 6.0 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 250 feet Contact: Clark County Public Works Parks and Lands Division Detailed Information: Urban Trails Vancouver WA (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs permitted on leash; some trails…

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Moulton Falls

December 9, 2021 |

Walk along a wild river to an impressive set of rapids Quick Facts: Location: Clark County, WA Land Agency: Clark County Parks Roundtrip: 5.4 miles Elevation Gain: 200 feet Access: From Vancouver head north on I-5 to Exit 11 following SR 502 east for 6.0 miles to Battle Ground. Turn left onto SR 503 and…

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