West Hylebos Wetlands Park - Federal Way, Washington
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Hikenutty
N 47° 18.077 W 122° 21.782
10T E 548152 N 5238842
This park was originally a state park, but was taken over by the City of Federal Way recently. The park consists of a small picnic area and a 1 mile long interpretive trail through an ancient wetland.
Waymark Code: WM1CQ7
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2007
Views: 51
This park consists of a beautiful gem of a trail lying on boardwalks through the Hylebos Wetland. As you walk the trail watch for the plentiful wildlife.
There are interpretive signs along the entire trail. Things to look for: the 20' deep peat sinkhole, massive nurse logs, a bird blind. Animals and plants to watch for: Huge banana slugs, Pileated Woodpeckers, Great Blue Herons, Rabbits, Raccoons, coyote, bleeding heart, Nootka Rose, Salmonberry, Elderberry, Indian Plum, endangered species of sedge, Skunk Cabbage, and a huge variety of interesting fungi. Be sure to click on the gallery link to see all of the photos I've uploaded of the plants and animals we saw on the Spring day we walked the trail. When you finish your hike be sure to sign the trail register to let others know what you saw.
The above coordinates are at the parking area/trailhead. It is right off of 348th St. in the parking lot for the 2 old cabins (part of the park). Follow the trail to the right of the Barker cabin (smaller cabin). You will wind around a bit and then come out into a picnic area and a kiosk with a trail register on it. Continue on the trail to the right of the kiosk (N47 17.271 W122 19.713) and you will soon reach the boardwalk. The boardwalk follows a loop and will bring you back to the kiosk. While on the trail be sure to do the Hylebos Wetland Multicache.
Name: West Hylebos Park
Street Location: 348th St and 4th Ave.
Local Municipality: Federal Way
State/Province, etc.: WA
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Picnic Facilities: Tables near kiosk coordinates
Recreational Facilities:
There are no facilities other than the tables near the trailhead, the 2 historic cabins near the parking and the interpretive trail through the wetland.
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Hylebos Wetlands
Traditional Geocaches:
Hylebos Wetland - Multicache
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Date Established: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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