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      Network of multi-use cross country trails.
      Located in the center of Vashon Island, Island Center Forest is a Forest Stewardship Council® (license code FSC-C008225) certified working forest and natural area managed to demonstrate sustainable forest management while protecting and restoring the health of the site's habitat. Enjoy a picnic at the Forest Cathedral picnic shelter designed and built by islanders using local island wood.

      Ten miles of multi-use trails lead visitors through 440 acres of consisting of forested stands, meadows, the Mukai Pond and the Meadowlake wetlands which form the headwaters of Judd Creek. Island Center Forest is habitat to a variety of wildlife, including more than 70 bird species.

      Coinciding with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s designated hunting season in October, 220 acres of Island Center Forest are open for seasonal deer hunting and closed to other visitors, making this the only public land on Vashon Island where deer hunting has been allowed.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Land Manager: King County Parks
      Dump Trailhead google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      • 21
      • 9

      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 9, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      35
      Trails Mountain Bike
      38
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      39
      Trails Hike
      42
      Trails Trail Running
      42
      Total Distance
      12 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      903 ft
      Total Vertical
      133 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      427 ft
      Reports
      92
      Ridden Counter
      1,276

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      Apr 9, 2025 @ 7:08pm
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      Mar 30, 2024 @ 6:55pm
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      Mar 12, 2024 @ 7:22am
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      WillieJacobszaddtrailactivity #49949412 and 3 more
      Mar 12, 2024 @ 6:59am
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Judd Creek Preserve 31.6 km
      Burton Acres 33.6 km
      Frog Holler 6 24.6 km
      Banner Forest Heritage Park 37 224.6 km
      Dockton Forest 14 8 3 14.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3810 miles843 ft5 miles135 ft
      #4,518#2,092921,149
      E-Bike1
      #2,017#549464
      Horse3910 miles837 ft5 miles135 ft
      22
      Hike4212 miles902 ft5 miles135 ft
      #3,676#1,9178563
      Trail Running4212 miles902 ft5 miles135 ft
      #3,688#1,91785153
      • By jmahlerTF Pro TRAILFORKS & contributors
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