- PLACES / WOODARD BAY OVERLOOK TRAIL - OLYMPIA - WA
To protect nesting birds, the Overlook Trail is closed mid-March - August 15 each year. Woodard Bay provides habitat for shorebirds and songbirds, harbor seals, river otters, bald eagles, a large maternity colony of bats, and one of the most significant heron rookeries in the state. This 922-acre site protects habitat ranging from marine shoreline and wetlands to mature second growth forest. DISCOVER PASS REQUIRED
Cell Receptions
PoorADA Accessible
Not ADA AccessibleOpen Season
Fall,WinterStroller Friendly
NoTerrain Type
DirtWater Fountain
NoBathrooms
Porta Potty/PrimitivePet Friendly
NoTrail Length/Type
1
Helpful Trail Information
Trail can be muddy, May have to climb over fallen trees, turnaround point is the bay (water access)
What gear would you suggest a family bring along?
baby carrier, rain gear, boots, change of clothes, towel, Discover pass required
What baby or child hazards are there on this hike?
Water access, can be muddy, sometimes fallen trees to climb over
Trail Website
https://www.dnr.wa.gov/WoodardBay
Parking Details
Discover Pass required, paved parking lot, EAST parking lot - this is the larger parking lot
