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Woodard Bay trailhead loop from Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area

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United States
Washington
Thurston County

Woodard Bay trailhead loop from Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area

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Woodard Bay trailhead loop from Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area

01:02

3.83km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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2.57 km

Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural

Wander through Woodard Bay, a wildlife oasis just steps from Olympia. Observe harbor seals lounging on the shoreline while majestic eagles glide through the sky. Seal moms can be very shy, please respect their space.

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2.68 km

Henderson Inlet and Bat Nursery

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This viewpoint offers a fantastic view of Henderson Inlet. Here, you can view an old abandoned pier, home to hundreds of little brown and Yuma myotis bats, one of the …

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3.23 km

Woodard Bay Conservation Area spans 870 acres and protects and provides habitat for harbor seals, bald eagles, a large colony of bats, and one of the largest heron nesting areas …

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3.82 km

Woodard Bay trailhead

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Embark on a 1.5-mile forested loop trail within a protected habitat area. Park near the small bridge and follow the old road for about 100 feet (ca. 30 m). Turn …

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3.83 km

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2.35 km

1.47 km

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2.35 km

1.47 km

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