First Day Hike - Lake Sylvia State Park

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Enjoy this Ranger-led hike. Expect to see the park’s inner beauty and enjoy this healthy working forest. Bring in the new year, whether this is your first time or your annual trip.

Name of Park: Lake Sylvia State Park

Time of Event: 1:00 PM

Name of Hike: First Day Hike

Length of Hike: 1.5 miles

Where to Meet: Beach Shelter in Day Use

Is this Hike for Beginners? Yes

Degree of Difficulty: Moderate

ADA Accessible? No. Half of the hike is on a flat gravel road.

Stroller Accessible? No. Half of the hike is on a flat gravel road.

Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes

Restrictions: Trail travels up and down and can be narrow in places. Rain will make it muddy.

Registration Required: No

Things to bring: Rain gear, boots, hiking poles

Cancellation Information: (360) 249-3621

Directions

47.0005692, -123.5930372

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01 Jan

Lake Sylvia First Day Hikes

Hike Options

1.5 Lake Trail – Open to all ages
Meet at the Legacy Pavilion at 1pm. The hike will begin there and will go around the lake, 1.5 miles. The trail can be slippery and muddy, so rain/mud boots are heavily recommended.

Forest Bathing Stroll
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing in nature for health and wellness benefits. The hike will begin at the Legacy Pavilion. The walk is a gentle easy stroll through the park and group camp.

.5 Mile Kids Hike
Our kids hike begins at the legacy pavilion. The group will be led by staff over the bridge and up through group camp and back toward the dam and back to the legacy pavilion. Along the way plant species and little critters will be discussed.