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Activities and events at Iron Horse

Activities

TrailsWater ActivitiesOther
• 110 mi. Hiking Trails
• 110 mi. Bike Trails
• 110 mi. Horse Trails
• Fishing (freshwater)
• Bird Watching
• Interpretive Activities
• Mountain Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Wildlife Viewing



The 100-mile-long John Wayne Pioneer Trail meanders through a variety of ecosystems and geological zones. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail with the exception of snowmobiles in winter, which are allowed from Stampede Pass Rd. to Cabin Creek. Horse-drawn wagon users must obtain a key to the gates of Lake Easton State Park.

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website.


Events

Free days at state parks: Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park on ten designated free days in 2013.

The 2013 State Parks free days are as follows:

Jan. 21 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
March 30 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 and 28 – National Parks Week
June 1 – National Trails Day
June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4 – Peak season free day
Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 through 11 – Veteran's Day weekend

Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.

Events
Date/timeEvent descriptionState Park
May 17 and 18
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.		 Painting in the Parks – Iron Horse State Park: Celebrate the centennial of Washington State Parks by painting in the parks. Take a journey through a state park and find artistic inspiration. Then spend the day creating a work in Washington’s great outdoors. Iron Horse State Park is home to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, with 100 miles of trail to explore from North Bend to the Columbia Gorge. Join artists with Plein Air Washington Artist in exploring this diverse state park. A full schedule of Painting in the Parks days is available at www.pleinairwashington.com. Presented by the Plein Air Washington Artists.

 Iron Horse
(425) 649-4275 or (509) 656-2586
Full list of events at Washington State Parks


Winter Recreation

• Cross-country Skiing
• Dog Sledding
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing