Southwest County Olympic Short Trail
The Southwest County Olympic Short Trail is a-you guessed it-short walk. This trail is easy and less than a mile long, with mostly flat footing. It’s so quick that you can loop it a few times for a longer trip, or just do it once to get the kids or dogs outside. The trail isn’t very well-marked, so consider downloading a GPS track ahead of time. Expect moderate traffic.
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Route Description for Southwest County Olympic Short Trail
On the hunt for a short and sweet walk that gets you into nature but doesn’t take much time? Try the Southwest County Olympic Short Trail. This loop is less than a mile long and mostly flat. Bring the family and get some steps in, perhaps doing a few laps if you want more time on the trail.
Begin from the trailhead. You’ll stay to the right and then go through the junction, making sure to keep straight. Stay on the trail as it travels next to the road. Where it sharply turns, follow it back towards the trailhead. You’ll want to stay to the left at the junction midway through the return trip, then it’s smooth sailing back to the trailhead.
Getting to the Southwest County Olympic Short Trail Trailhead
The trailhead for the Southwest County Olympic Short Trail is off Olympic View Drive.
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