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Park · Montesano City Forest

Montesano City Forest

5.5 mi round tripModerate by distanceDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightCheck first
Many parks like this close at dusk and do not allow camping. Check the posted rules before an overnight trip.

Matched from park boundaries on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Suggested hike5.5 miRound trip to the far side
Elevation gainNot measuredRound trip
Trails24 miTotal in the park

Overview

Montesano City Forest has about 24 miles of trails. Our suggested hike is a 5.5-mile round trip from Parking area to the far side of the trail network, following Brownie Trail, then Sylvia Ridge Trail, then A-1600 Trail. Shorten or extend it as you like.

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What you need

Parking and passes

This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.

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Getting there

The hike starts at Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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