Yacolt Burn State Forest
State forest in Washington, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
| Yacolt Burn State Forest | |
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 Trailwork in Yacolt Burn State Forest, 2017 | |
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| Coordinates | 45.762439°N 122.33032°W |
| Area | 90,000 acres (360 km2) |
| Owner | Washington Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | https://www.dnr.wa.gov/Yacolt |
Long-term ecological research is conducted within a portion of the forest called Abby Road.[1]
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]
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