Yacolt Burn State Forest
Trailwork in Yacolt Burn State Forest, 2017
Map showing the location of Yacolt Burn State Forest
Map showing the location of Yacolt Burn State Forest
Map showing the location of Yacolt Burn State Forest
Map showing the location of Yacolt Burn State Forest
Coordinates45°45′45″N 122°19′49″W / 45.762439°N 122.33032°W / 45.762439; -122.33032
Area90,000 acres (360 km2)
OwnerWashington Department of Natural Resources
Websitehttps://www.dnr.wa.gov/Yacolt

Yacolt Burn State Forest is a 90,000 acre state forest located in southern Washington in the foothills of the Cascade Range.[1] It is named after the Yacolt Burn, a collection of wildfires that broke out in 1902. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources manages the land for timber harvesting and recreation.[2]

Long-term ecological research is conducted within a portion of the forest called Abby Road.[1]

Recreation

Yacolt Burn State Forest has a trail system that can accommodate horseback riding, off-road vehicles, mountain biking, and hiking. Target shooting is also allowed. There are several maintained campgrounds located within the forest.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Abby Road | NSF NEON | Open Data to Understand our Ecosystems". NEON Science. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Yacolt Burn State Forest | WA - DNR". www.dnr.wa.gov. Retrieved January 20, 2021.



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