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You'll have to hop off your bike here for a quick walk to an overlook of the dam itself, and the forest-clad lake it holds back. If you can lock your bike up, there's a walking trail that goes right over the dam.

What a pleasant surprise to find this amazing octopus carved from driftwood. Be careful as you ride by or it may reach out and tentacle you!

Capitol Peak is one of the highest peaks in the Capitol State Forest. Views of the Cascades and out to Grays Harbor make the final climb up "The Grunt" worth the effort.

A picnic table marks the Mima Falls Day Use Area. To get a better look at the falls, follow a footpath through the brush down to the creek below.

If you're planning to run any part of this trail, show up early; the trailhead parking area only holds about 30 cars. You'll need a Discover Pass ($35 annual, or $11.50 day pass) to enter. In the eastern reaches of the park, you may hear gunfire from the nearby shooting range.

Mima Falls is a year round waterfall in Capitol State Forest. This is definitely worth stopping at checking out. There is often times a small pool at the base of the cascade if you are needing to cool off. A lot of the roads and trails in the forest are open to mountain bikers, and the trails here in the southeastern portion of the property are some of the easier "green" trails.

You can bike, hike, or run to the top of this peak, and dogs are allowed — so keep a particular eye out for loose dogs on the downhills. This area also gives an interesting perspective on the effects of forestry, as you'll see trees in all different stages of growth.

Capitol Peak is one of the highest peaks in the Capitol State Forest. Views of the Cascades and out to Grays Harbor make the final climb up "The Grunt" worth the effort.