A tiny remnant of old-growth coastal bog, surrounded by commercial and residential development, protects large cedar trees including one that’s 154 feet in height, almost 50 feet in circumference, and is estimated to be 500-900 years old. The bog is also home to salmonberry, coast sedge, evergreen huckleberry, red huckleberry, willow, alder, hemlock, and skunk-cabbage.
This a a wonderful trail, short and easy with much variety and interesting things to see. A newly installed boardwalk leads to the largest cedar tree. The tree is lumpy and knotty and appears to have multiple trunks.
The trail is about 1 mile out and back, and completely accessible.
The parking lot is not signed well so it’s hard to spot from the road. It’s not large enough for anything longer than a van. RVs may be parked along the side of the road but exiting and getting to the trail entrance can be difficult and a bit dangerous if the traffic is heavy. Preserve 45.60116, -123.94578
Wow, what a great (and short) trail with lots to see, as you say. I'd love to see that tree. Pretty flowers, too. (Are you still able to follow my blog?)
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