Willapa Hills Trail in Raymond WA

A source-linked guide to the Willapa Hills Trail near Raymond WA — hours, Discover Pass, trailheads, the paved Raymond–South Bend miles, and current closures — with Hill Top Hideaway as your inland base.

Looking for the Willapa Hills Trail near Raymond WA? Washington State Parks manages the Willapa Hills State Park Trail as a 56-mile rail-trail between Chehalis in Lewis County and South Bend in Pacific County. Pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians, and skaters are welcome. This page focuses on verified trail facts useful from a Raymond base — hours, surfaces, trailheads, and current closures — with links to the official park page. For overnight planning, see our Willapa Hills Trail lodging guide.

Hours, Discover Pass, and rules

State Parks lists trail hours as 8:00 a.m. to dusk, year-round. A Discover Pass is listed among park fees (one-day and annual options on the park page). Plan on a Discover Pass for managed trailhead parking unless posted signs say otherwise — confirm on the State Parks trail page and the Discover Pass site. The trail is day-use only. Dogs are allowed on leash. Fires are not allowed. Horses are allowed. Rainbow Falls office: [email protected] · (360) 291-3767.

Trailheads and the Raymond–South Bend asphalt

Pacific County access points listed by State Parks include Lebam, Menlo, Raymond, and South Bend. Lewis County trailheads include Chehalis, Adna, Rainbow Falls State Park, and Pe Ell. Surfaces change along the corridor: asphalt from Chehalis through Adna, then compacted gravel for a long middle stretch, then natural/unimproved miles in Pacific County until Raymond city limits near mile 52. The trail then returns to asphalt for about five miles between Raymond and South Bend, ending at a small trailhead accessible from Highway 101. That paved west-end segment is often the most comfortable local stretch for mixed walking and biking groups.

Closures to check before you go

As published on the State Parks trail page (checked Nov 2, 2026):

• Lebam to Heckard Road in Raymond — closed October 19, 2026 through January 31, 2027 for trail improvements. Other portions remain open during that work.
• Milepost 38.5 west of Lebam — closed due to a washout (bridge planning in progress).
• Trestle 48 between mileposts 48–49 (east of Heckard Road) — closed; trestle and adjacent trail unsafe due to erosion.

Re-read the live State Parks alerts the morning you go. Download or open the official Willapa Hills Trail map PDF from the park page before you lose cell signal.

Stay in Raymond for the trail

Hill Top Hideaway is an updated licensed short-term rental operated by Hope and Grace LLC in Raymond, WA: three bedrooms, sleeps six, about a five-minute walk to the Willapa Hills Trail and near Cases Pond. It works as a calm inland base for paved Raymond–South Bend miles or a drive to other Pacific County trailheads when the Lebam–Heckard segment is closed.

Last checked against official public sources on November 2, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles). Details change — always re-check the linked pages before you go.