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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
      Land Manager: King County Parks
      Cemetery Trailhead google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      • 6

      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 17, 2021
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      29
      Trails Mountain Bike
      29
      Trails Horse
      28
      Trails Hike
      29
      Trails Trail Running
      29
      Total Distance
      10 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      844 ft
      Total Vertical
      134 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      427 ft
      Reports
      86
      Ridden Counter
      666

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Techmo
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 7:04pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Drysarcosphaera
      Grinder
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 7:04pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Very Drysarcosphaera
      Dragon's Head fence line trail
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:13pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Drysarcosphaera
      Mukai Meadow Trail
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:13pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      DryMukai is quite evaporated currently....sarcosphaera
      Valley of the Firs
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:13pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Drysarcosphaera
      Forestry Loop
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:13pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Drysarcosphaera
      Sunny's Trail
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:13pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Drydry but decent tractionsarcosphaera
      Jack's Trail
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:13pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Drysarcosphaera
      Borrow Pit Loop
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:13pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Variablevariable DRY - mostly ideal with some...sarcosphaera
      Dump Run
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:13pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      Very Drysarcosphaera

      Activity Feed

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      user #2467299sarcosphaeraaddpoiMeadow Lake Pond Viewing Platform
      Jan 17, 2023 @ 4:02am
      Jan 17, 2023
      user #2467299sarcosphaerariddentrailFir Hill Trail Bypass
      Oct 4, 2022 @ 8:22am
      Oct 4, 2022
      user #2467299sarcosphaeraaddtrailFir Hill Trail Bypass
      Oct 4, 2022 @ 8:01am
      Oct 4, 2022
      user #2467299sarcosphaeravotetrailThe Gallops
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 7:12pm
      Oct 1, 2022
      user #2467299sarcosphaeraaddreportDragon's Head fence line trail and 23 more
      Oct 1, 2022 @ 6:49pm
      Oct 1, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Frog Holler4.6 km
      Banner Forest Heritage Park 10 84.6 km
      Dockton Forest 15 10 3 14.9 km
      Maury Island Natural Area 5 5 15.3 km
      Seahurst Park 2 46.5 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2910 miles843 ft5 miles135 ft
      #4,774#2,12686572
      Horse2810 miles837 ft5 miles135 ft
      22
      Hike2910 miles843 ft5 miles135 ft
      #3,960#1,9647927
      Trail Running2910 miles843 ft5 miles135 ft
      #3,977#1,9697993
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      • island center forest activity log | embed map of Island Center Forest mountain bike trails | island center forest mountain biking points of interest

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