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Fort Townsend Historical State Park

Fort Townsend Historical State Park

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Fort Townsend Historical State Park

Name: Fort Townsend Historical State Park
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

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Location: Jefferson County, Washington, United States

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1. Fort Townsend Historical State Park loop — Washington

5.26km

01:28

100m

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hiking loop from Maplewood Meadows

7.52km

02:02

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Maplewood Meadows

6.98km

01:56

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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November 1, 2023

This park was built in 1856 as an on-and-off U.S. Army site for a short time until a fire destroyed its barracks in 1895. Since then, it has returned to nature and is an excellent place for boating, crabbing, fishing and exploring the grounds. Six miles of trails run through the park amongst a lovely forest filled with Douglas-firs, cedars and western hemlock that rise above the understory of ferns. From the beach, there are beautiful views of the Port Townsend Bay. It is a quieter park than its northern neighbor, Fort Worden, and is an excellent spot for a run through the forest or along the sandy shoreline. Parking at this location does require a Discover Pass for vehicle access for day use.

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Elevation 80 m

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Thursday 4 December

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75 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Jefferson County, Washington, United States

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Fort Townsend Historical State Park

1. Fort Townsend Historical State Park loop — Washington

2. Hiking loop from Maplewood Meadows

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