Local Hikes For Kids

These local hiking areas are within city limits in the South Sound area and are tried and true locations for kids to find nature in their own backyards. Explore forests, wetlands, and the coast at these close to home trails

Wildwood Park

Address: 1101 23rd Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98371
Miles: 3
Elevation gain: 75 ft
Parking pass: None

Fort Steilacoom

Address: 8800 Dresden Ln SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
Miles: 4
Elevation gain: 150 ft
Parking pass: None

Dash Point State Park

Address: Dash Point Park Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023
Miles: 4
Elevation gain: 300 ft
Parking pass: Discover Pass

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

Address: 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516
Miles: 5
Elevation gain: 10 ft
Parking pass: None

West Hylebos Wetland

Address: 411 S 348th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Miles: 1.2
Elevation gain: None
Parking pass: None