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The Toutle Trail may be the best kept secret in all of Southwest Washington, which is to say, the world.

Meandering down the length of the Kalama River, it gently switches back and forth as it makes its way some 682 feet in elevation over the 4.4-mile one-way trip to a tiny cutoff.

You'll see songbirds, signs of elk (even elk, in season), wildflowers all through the summer, and if you're lucky like me, you'll see a few other critters along the way.

But the payoff is what you see here, a completely unimpeded view of the entire southwest flank of Mount St. Helens. To get a better view, you have to be at the foot of the mountain (or at the Plains of Abraham -- see earlier posts).

But in those spots, you won't have a cascading river and tall, shady trees to accompany you the whole way. And when you make that turn at 4.4 miles, you will get the big, cartoon eyes that characterize those which are witnessing overpowering and indescribable beauty for the first time.

And here's the best part. The trailhead shares space with a relatively active horse camp, which means you might meet a horse or two along the way, but most hikers steer clear of the place.

We went on a very warm, summer-like day, one essentially designed for a trail like this, where you keep a view of a river to your flank but hold the cover of trees the whole way. We met two horses and their owners, one coyote, two chipmunks, more songbirds than you might believe, and a very gregarious squirrel.

That was it.

This trail is like a gift to those who want all the attractions of a more popular hike (think Angel's Crest in Oregon, or Silver Star Mountain in Washington), without having to deal with the crowds and the conditions that result from them.

A gem of a place. A true discovery. And you can only find it here in Southwest Washington, probably the most beautiful place you never heard of before.

Well, you've heard of it now.

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Cottage in Five Corners

Vancouver Vacation Rental 16 Mi to Portland!

3.0 star property

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)

8.0/10

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(1)

"We had a great stay here. Home was nice and had alot of fun with the ping pong table and hot tub. There was a throw blanket on the top bunk that had pee on it, but was easy to wash. Clean over all, nice size yard and shower."

Jessica K.

Vancouver Vacation Rental 16 Mi to Portland!

Cottage in Chehalis

Chehalis Getaway w/ Golf Course View + Fire Pit!

3.0 star property

Chehalis Getaway w/ Golf Course View + Fire Pit!

Cottage in Woodland

Riverfront Woodland Cabin: Wooded & Forested Views

3.0 star property

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)

10/10

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(3)

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Wonderful hostess! If back in the area, would love to stay here again!"

Judy

Riverfront Woodland Cabin: Wooded & Forested Views

House (Multiple Bedrooms) | Front of property

Cottage in La Center

Pet-friendly La Center Home ~ 6 Mi to Casinos

3.0 star property

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)

10/10

Exceptional

(1)

"We loved it. "

Esmeralda

Pet-friendly La Center Home ~ 6 Mi to Casinos

Cottage in Pleasant Valley

8 Mi to Dtwn Vancouver: PNW Getaway!

3.0 star property

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)

10/10

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"House was in immaculate condition, the water feature out front and the yard won us over. The night sky from the porch is stunning. Gorgeous layout of the house, very comfortable. There was a children's room that was perfect for our daughter to sleep in. Couldn't have imagined a better place for our family to stay during our trip to vancouver, thank you!"

Austin

8 Mi to Dtwn Vancouver: PNW Getaway!

Cottage in Rainier

Rainier Home on 20 Acres w/ Blueberry Farm!

3.0 star property

Rainier Home on 20 Acres w/ Blueberry Farm!

Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property

Cottage in Longview Heights

Near Rivers & Boating: Home w/ Hot Tub in Longview

3.0 star property

Near Rivers & Boating: Home w/ Hot Tub in Longview

Cottage in Longview

Fish, Swim & Hike: Waterfront Home in Longview!

3.0 star property

Fish, Swim & Hike: Waterfront Home in Longview!

Cottage in Ariel

Explore Mt St Helens: A-frame Chalet w/ Deck!

3.0 star property

Explore Mt St Helens: A-frame Chalet w/ Deck!

Cottage in Vancouver

Floating Home on Columbia River w/ Provided Kayaks

2.0 star property

Floating Home on Columbia River w/ Provided Kayaks

Cottage in Longview

Peaceful + Chic Oasis: Fire Pit, Grill, Yard

3.0 star property

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)

9.4/10

Exceptional

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"Adequate, quiet, fenced yard"

Ben

Peaceful + Chic Oasis: Fire Pit, Grill, Yard

Cottage in Kelso

Charming Kelso Home w/ Proximity to Cowlitz River!

3.0 star property

4.0 out of 10, (1)

4.0/10

(1)

"The home was very nice. However they had a house keeper who lived under the house, who was up all night drilling and sanding in the garage. We were there for 4 nights and he was up late every night. The listing says you have the entire house, but you actually share it with multiple people. The rented portion is closed off to the other parts of the house. Also there were stink bugs everywhere! If you’re looking for uninterrupted privacy, this isn’t the place for you. But the views were...

Christopher

Charming Kelso Home w/ Proximity to Cowlitz River!

Cottage in Lincoln

Chic Vancouver Cottage: 1 Mile to Main Street

3.0 star property

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)

10/10

Exceptional

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"Loved this home. Clean, great location, safe, and plenty of room. "

Brynn

Chic Vancouver Cottage: 1 Mile to Main Street

Cottage in Ariel

Rustic Cougar Cabin w/ Wood-burning Fire Pit!

3.0 star property

Rustic Cougar Cabin w/ Wood-burning Fire Pit!

Cottage in Randle

51 Mi to Mt Rainier: Mtn-view Escape on 8 Acres!

3.0 star property

51 Mi to Mt Rainier: Mtn-view Escape on 8 Acres!

Cottage in Cathlamet

Private PNW Getaway on Puget Island!

3.0 star property

Private PNW Getaway on Puget Island!

House (3 Bedrooms) | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Cottage in Hazel Dell

Vancouver Home w/ Hot Tub < 15 Mi to Portland!

3.0 star property

Vancouver Home w/ Hot Tub < 15 Mi to Portland!

Cottage in Scappoose

Walk to Crown Zellerbach Trl: PNW 'celestial Inn'

3.0 star property

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)

10/10

Exceptional

(1)

"The house was super cute. Kitchen had everything needed to make meals. Very dog friendly with treats, towels and dog beds! Fenced front yard and larger backyard mostly fenced to play. Parking is easy and lots of space. House has tons of comfy beds. Hosts were great! We’ll definitely be back again."

Dawna

Walk to Crown Zellerbach Trl: PNW 'celestial Inn'

Cottage in Lake Shore

Pet-friendly Vancouver Retreat w/ Home Gym & Grill

3.0 star property

Pet-friendly Vancouver Retreat w/ Home Gym & Grill

Cottage in Silver Creek

Silver Creek Vacation Rental on Mayfield Lake!

3.0 star property

Silver Creek Vacation Rental on Mayfield Lake!

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