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The Great Washington State
Birding Trail
 
Southwest Loop  
 

Key to Map Icons and Abbreviations

Map Icons
Best Birding Seasons
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Developed camping available, including restrooms. Fee required.
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Restroom available at day-use site.
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Handicapped restroom and handicapped trail or viewing access.
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Important Bird Area
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Fee required. State Parks require parking decal:
360-902-8844, www.parks.wa.gov/parking
Mt. St. Helens National Monument, Rainier Nat’l Park and US forests require passes: 1-800-270-7504, www.naturenw.org/passes.htm
WDFW requires parking decal. 1-866-246-9453 http://wdfw.wa.gov


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Abbreviations

USFWS - US Fish and Wildlife Service
WDFW - Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
WDNR - Washington Dept. of Natural Resources


General information

• Use Birding Trail map along w/ state highway map.
•Driving directions often list mileage plus a fraction, e.g., “milepost 37.5”, which means continue 0.5 mile beyond milepost 37.0. Mileage markers are located on east or south side of state highways, with mileage calculated from south to north and from west to east.
•Many WDFW and Wildlife Refuge sites allow hunting September-January. Follow posted instructions and use caution.
•Disclaimer: Hiking and birding, even on established trails, can be dangerous. Audubon does not warrant conditions on or the safety of any site, and assumes no liability for injuries suffered as a result of travel or other activities associated with use of this map.

 
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