Join Naturalist Rebecca Lexa for this 2.4-mile hike around Porter Point. You will have tremendous views of Willapa Bay and large flocks of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl on the bayside of the trail.
Following a loop, the trail enters a serene cedar swamp before climbing to and then descending from the ridgetop above Porter Point. A new viewing area towards Long Island has been opened near the top of the route. Forest mammals are a rare but treasured sight, and raptors including bald eagles, northern harriers and American kestrels are often seen.
Hike is rated as moderate difficulty with some elevation gain.
Rebecca has a long history on the Refuge and has led many field trips here and around the Pacific Northwest. She is a certified Oregon Master Naturalist, as well as a certified Wilderness First Responder.
Rebecca's new book, The Everyday Naturalist: How to Identify Animals, Plants, and Fungi Wherever You Go is available from Ten Speed Press June 17, 2025.
