

Photo credit: Hannah McLeanĬapitol Forest boasts 150 miles of trails, and 80 miles of them are dedicated to non-motorized use.

There are many peaks in Capitol Forest where runners will see Mount Rainier and the Olympics. So pack your water bottle and take a day trip to the Capitol Forest for trail running. It provides visitors from surrounding areas easy access to adventure. The forest is stewarded by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and is one of the most well-managed: not only for the production of timber, but also for recreational use. It’s central location, just southwest of Olympia, puts it in close proximity to neighboring counties of Pierce, Lewis and Clark counties, and makes for a great day trip.

Capitol Forest, comprising 110,000 acres, is a recreation haven in the Black Hills of Grays Harbor and Thurston County.
