Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge

We had a fantastic time walking the trails at this national wildlife refuge. The Sandpiper trail was beautiful. We saw lots of birds that we’ve never seen before.

— Eric Greth

My wife and I went here in April of 2025 during the Shorebird Festival and shot some film photos on some old analog cameras from the 1970s! It is a beautiful place. Parking at the airport was easy, and the 3 or so miles of walking total were all easygoing.

— John Anders

Great place for a small walk. It's pretty flat but be careful as some of the boards on the walk are uneven. Beautiful views! It's kind of a weird entrance as you have to park next to the airport and then walk past the gate all the way down to the start of the trail, but I would say it's well worth it!

— Lily

Beautiful refuge. I have been to a few before and this one makes the mark with a long boardwalk close to the mud grounds. Watched many birds although it was late morning. A good binocular is a must if you are interested in spotting and watching birds. There's a truly precious Alder grove along with as number of other plants and trees. Most birds are seasonal. April for the spring migration and August for the Fall migration.

— Kedar Kelkar

Beautiful bird and natural foliage sanctuary with well-kept wooden paths and lookout points. It is worth the walk from the parking area near the former Lana's Hangar Cafe building, (past the locked vehicle gate) to the trailhead. Limited benches make it harder for those with mobility and endurance concerns to enjoy the full trail. I recommend setting aside up to 2 hr.s for the leisurely walker. Great for families. Yiu may want to bring a stroller for kids under 4 or a walker for kids over 64. Other good items include a hat (or umbrella), sunscreen, water bottle, camera, binoculars and of course, curiosity!

— Carolyn Greer