Elbe Hills State Forest and Tahoma State Forest are DNR-managed lands that provide sustainable revenue in support of trust land beneficiaries. Left nearly barren by timber harvesting techniques of the early 20th century, these lands have been revitalized into productive working forests and natural habitat through extensive efforts by DNR. The forests flank the town of Elbe in the Nisqually River Valley near Mount Rainier.
Elbe Hills and Tahoma State Forests provide a wide array of recreational opportunities. Trail systems for horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding are the foundation of recreation in Elbe Hills State Forest. Tahoma State Forest is a destination for winter activities, including cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing, and has overnight accommodations at backcountry ski huts, one of which is in Elbe Hills State Forest. The hut-to-hut trail system is also open to mountain biking and hiking in the summer.
Recreation Map of Elbe Hills State Forest and Tahoma State Forest in Washington. Published by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WSDNR).
Map of Nicholson Horse and Elbe Hills ORV Trail Systems in Elbe Hills State Forest in Washington. Published by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WSDNR).
Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Snoqualmie Ranger District in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (NF) in Washington. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Map of Washington State Highways / Tourist Map. Published by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Elbe Hills SF and Tahoma SF
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Elbe Hills State Forest and Tahoma State Forest are DNR-managed lands that provide sustainable revenue in support of trust land beneficiaries. Left nearly barren by timber harvesting techniques of the early 20th century, these lands have been revitalized into productive working forests and natural habitat through extensive efforts by DNR. The forests flank the town of Elbe in the Nisqually River Valley near Mount Rainier.
Elbe Hills and Tahoma State Forests provide a wide array of recreational opportunities. Trail systems for horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding are the foundation of recreation in Elbe Hills State Forest. Tahoma State Forest is a destination for winter activities, including cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing, and has overnight accommodations at backcountry ski huts, one of which is in Elbe Hills State Forest. The hut-to-hut trail system is also open to mountain biking and hiking in the summer.
