Lake Sylvia State Park
1 week ago
Otters seen in the lake, water level very low
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Westport State Park - Westport Light Trail
Southwest Washington
updated 1 month ago
Westport Light Trail remains in good condition, with all reports from July and August indicating it is snow-free and suitable for all vehicles. Bugs have not been an issue according to recent visitors. The paved trail is wheelchair accessible and bikeable, offering a pleasant experience for beachcombing and enjoying the cooler coastal weather, which can be significantly different from inland temperatures, as noted in August 20. Parking is plentiful, and flush toilets are available.
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What hikers ask about Westport State Park - Westport Light Trail
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The park is moving forward with a golf course project that may result in the loss of forest trails and a redesign or loss of the dune trail. Public comments are being accepted on the project's official website as of July 3.
Visitors have reported finding sanddollars, seaweed, and small clear jellyfish washed up on the beach. The beach can be a good spot for rock and sanddollar combing, especially with the cooler, often foggy, coastal weather as of August 20.
The trail can be moderately busy, especially on a Sunday, though one report noted more people on the beach than on the path itself. It is described as busy during sunny holiday periods as well, as of July 3.
A Discover Pass is required to park at the state park. Parking is generally plentiful, and flush toilets are available for visitor convenience as noted in the August 20 report.
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Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
This is a nice paved trail near the coastline. It's wheelchair accessible and bikeable. Moderately busy on a Sunday. Nice and flat as a bike path. There were more people down on the beach than on this...
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
Sanddollars, seaweed, and surfers. We escaped from Seattle and found wonderfully cool fog at Westport. It is about 15 degrees cooler here so if you're looking for sun bathing, forget it. But, if beach...
Older2 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
*This was an accidental duplicate report due to technical issues..oops.*The park is continuing to move forward with the golf course project in Westport Light State Park. They are currently accepting p...
Older2 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
The park is continuing to move forward with the golf course project in Westport Light State Park. They are currently accepting public comments on this project which includes a full Scottish links cour...
Older7 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
The sand dollars are washing up by the hundreds right now and the float fairies have been out. The Westport Historic Society hides and releases floats every year between November and April for hearty ...
Older9 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
Had our annual Wesport weekend!The weather was stunning. Blue skies, sunshine and a gorgeous sunset on the beach. We hike around the beach about 2.5-3 miles before watching the sunset and grabbing our...
Older13 months ago
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
A gray whale has washed up about half way between Westport Light and Twin Harbors State parks. It is quite the sight and the smell. There were lots of big tentacled jellyfish, some hiding amongst the ...
Older25 months ago
Southwest Washington
Quick report to note that the sooty shearwaters have been flocking in mass quantities near shore in the evening. They were spectacular near sunset on Friday.#hikeathon2024
Older25 months ago
Southwest Washington
Another beautiful day on the Westport State Park Dune Trail. You may not know that the trail actually continues further than listed here. Starting from the south trailhead, by the lighthouse, you can ...
Older25 months ago
Southwest Washington
Another beautiful day in Westport on one of my favorite trails. As always, it's wide, easy going, and the perfect place for an outing of all abilities. The blackberries flanking sections of the trail ...