Map Legend (map on reverse)

Trailheads

hiking, mountain biking

hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking

Trails

maintained

forest maintenance road

approximate distance in miles between trail junctions

Facilities

parking area

picnic shelter

viewpoint (wetland overlook)

Publicly owned land

King County park land

Other basemap features

unincorporated King County

wetland

local street

gate

elevation contour (interval = 50 ft.)

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June 2021

Island Center ForestIsland Center Forest features various forest stands, meadows, and the Mukai Pond and Meadowlake Pond wetlands, and it is home to the headwaters of Judd Creek. Island Center Forest provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including more than 70 bird species. There are more than nine miles of trails for hikers, equestrians and moun-tain bikers. The wetlands are popular for bird watching and wildlife photography.

Area450 acres

Trail Length10 miles

UsesHiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing and photography.

AccessIsland Center Forest is just southwest of the business center of Vashon Island. The best access to Island Center Forest is o� the Vashon Highway. Head west onto SW 188th Street to access a new parking lot at the end of 188th that can accommodate horse trailers.

Head west on SW Cemetery Road and then north on 115th Avenue SW to access another parking area that is limited to cars and trucks.

Parking is very limited on 115th Avenue SW o� of SW Bank Road.

You can also access the trails just north of the transfer station on the Westside Highway.

Island Center Forest is served by Metro bus routes 118 and 119 along Vashon Highway SW.

This information is availablein alternative formats upon request.Please call 206-477-4527or 1-800-325-6165.Washington Relay Service: 1-800-833-6388.

For information about King County Parks,please call 206-477-4527.

Visit King County Parks on the Internet at www.kingcounty.gov/parks.

Located in the center of Vashon Island, Island Center Forest is a 450-acre working forest and nature preserve that is managed to demonstrate sustainable forest management while protecting and restoring the health of the site's habitat. The property is owned and managed by King County Parks in collaboration with community partners who make up the Friends of Island Center Forest, a diverse group that includes the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust, Vashon Forest Stewards, Vashon–Maury Island Audubon, equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts, among many other community members.

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