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View of Capitol Peak – Capitol State Forest loop from Fall Creek Shelter

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View of Capitol Peak – Capitol State Forest loop from Fall Creek Shelter

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View of Capitol Peak – Capitol State Forest loop from Fall Creek Shelter

03:23

25.2km

800m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Capitol State Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8 m

Fall Creek Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Fall Creek Campground has eight first-come, first-served sites and a horse corral. The trailhead provides access to a system of trails open to hikers, equestrians, and cyclists in the south …

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11.8 km

View of Capitol Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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19.3 km

Capitol State Forest, spanning 110,000 acres, boasts the intriguing Mima Mounds. As a multi-use haven, it accommodates off-road motorcycles, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking, fostering successful coexistence among diverse recreational groups.

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25.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

1.52 km

1.11 km

1.09 km

659 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

8.35 km

1.76 km

1.52 km

Elevation

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Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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