SATURDAY MORNING HIKE – RockPort State Park, Concrete, WA

Summer walks and hikes are starting earlier to beat the heat and the crowds. At this time of year, remember sun screen, water for yourself and dogs, as well, bug spray is a good idea. Never plan to leave your dog in the car while you run errands before/after or stop for lunch.
[Rockport State Park | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission](https://www.parks.wa.gov/574/Rockport)
[Rockport State Park — Washington Trails Association (wta.org)](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rockport-state-park)

Find your inner forest spirit among the rare old-growth stands of Rockport State Park.
The park’s ancient trees, having never been logged, form a landscape and ecosystem seldom seen nowadays, a canopy of towering evergreens so dense that minimal sunlight shines through.
Breathe in the crisp smell of conifers and feel the earth beneath your feet, then look up and marvel at the Rockport giants, some more than 250 feet tall.

option of driving directly across the hwy to the river and find a swimming spot for the dogs.

as well as driving a little further along to Cascade Farms for Ice Cream.
[CASCADIAN FARM – 107 Photos & 52 Reviews – Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt – 55931 SR20 Rockport, Rockport, WA – Phone Number – Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cascadian-farm-rockport-2)

Distance: about 3 miles RT
Elevation Gain: minimal
Parking:paved parking lot
Passes or Permits required: Discover Pass
Dogs allowed on leash. poop must be scooped.
Humans must be vaccinated or masked.