What is the parking situation like at the trailhead?

Parking is available on the shoulder of the road at the trailhead. As of [March 24](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-24.195047609537), there was no toilet facility at the trailhead itself. A porta-potty was available at a service road junction about a mile in as of [March 3](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-05.142533772278) and March 24.

What is the current status of blowdowns on the trails?

As of [March 3](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-05.142533772278), blowdowns from the winter season had been cleared, and the trails were in excellent shape. No reports since then have mentioned any new blowdowns.

What kind of wildlife has been observed recently?

Recent sightings include birds such as towhees, crows, robins, house sparrows, and a heron as of [March 24](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-24.195047609537). There were also signs of beaver activity noted along Leta's Way as of [March 3](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-05.142533772278). No other wildlife has been specifically reported.

Green River Natural Area

Puget Sound and Islands

updated 5 months ago

Green River Natural Area is experiencing a vibrant spring bloom, with numerous bleeding hearts reported as of April 18 and April 26. Wildflowers are abundant, creating a beautiful natural setting. The trails are generally well-maintained, though some sections can be saturated with mud, particularly after heavy rain, as noted on March 24. Horse droppings are a common occurrence on the trails. Parking is available on the shoulder of the road at the trailhead, and facilities are limited, though a porta-potty was present as of March 3 and March 24. There are historical information placards and good trail signage throughout the network.

Generated from 11 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Green River Natural Area

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 5 months ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 5 months, so everything below is at least that old.

As of March 24, trails were super saturated with extended mud puddles after heavy rain. While there can be muddy areas, they generally don't present significant difficulty, according to a report from March 3. Nobody has reported on current water levels or specific muddy sections since March 2026.