Karli & Perry's Packwood Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful, undeveloped, quiet, tranquil, wild. miles of trails. River access. Moss, huge trees, millions of ferns. Heaven!
17 locals recommend
Packwood State Park / Skate Creek Park
Craig RoadBeautiful, undeveloped, quiet, tranquil, wild. miles of trails. River access. Moss, huge trees, millions of ferns. Heaven!
A relatively flat 10 mile round trip through ancient forests to a beautiful mountain lake. Tip: go out the pedestrian path and enjoy the cool forest. Come back the ATV route for glorious views.
22 locals recommend
Packwood Lake Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 1260A relatively flat 10 mile round trip through ancient forests to a beautiful mountain lake. Tip: go out the pedestrian path and enjoy the cool forest. Come back the ATV route for glorious views.
Easy hike to jaw-dropping trees! Suspension bridge and river access make for lots of fun! Right inside the Stevens Canyon entranceto Mt. Rainier.
26 locals recommend
Grove of the Patriarchs Trail
Grove of the Patriarchs TrailEasy hike to jaw-dropping trees! Suspension bridge and river access make for lots of fun! Right inside the Stevens Canyon entranceto Mt. Rainier.
Pretty much the best view you'll ever get of Mt. Rainier and this area. On clear days, you can see Rainier, Adam's, St. Helen's, and even Mt. Hood. 360deg views. A bit strenuous, pretty much all uphill, but only about a mile or so up. Worth it! Take insect repellent.
High Rock Trail Head
National Forest Development Road 8440Pretty much the best view you'll ever get of Mt. Rainier and this area. On clear days, you can see Rainier, Adam's, St. Helen's, and even Mt. Hood. 360deg views. A bit strenuous, pretty much all uphill, but only about a mile or so up. Worth it! Take insect repellent.
Food Scene
American-style food, loud music, local favorite. Really good homemade pie, especially the coconut cream. On Wednesdays get crunchy tacos for $1 each. Not authentic, but cheap! We also love the Sunday nigh steak dinner for $13.
60 locals recommend
Blue Spruce Saloon And Diner
13019 US-12American-style food, loud music, local favorite. Really good homemade pie, especially the coconut cream. On Wednesdays get crunchy tacos for $1 each. Not authentic, but cheap! We also love the Sunday nigh steak dinner for $13.
We don't drink coffee, but our friends and family love this coffee stand that is just steps away! Super friendly people.
15 locals recommend
Base Camp Coffee
12967 US-12We don't drink coffee, but our friends and family love this coffee stand that is just steps away! Super friendly people.
Delicious hand-crafted burgers! And tots! Just 2-3 minute walk from the trailer.
51 locals recommend
Cliff Droppers
12968 US-12Delicious hand-crafted burgers! And tots! Just 2-3 minute walk from the trailer.
Good pizza, and we love the fried pickles. The best deal is their ongoing special, which is a Large 3-topping. Bonus tip: if you want a large Hawaiian, order it as a special with Canadian bacon, pineapple, and extra cheese. It's cheaper this way!
59 locals recommend
Cruisers Pizza
13028 US-12Good pizza, and we love the fried pickles. The best deal is their ongoing special, which is a Large 3-topping. Bonus tip: if you want a large Hawaiian, order it as a special with Canadian bacon, pineapple, and extra cheese. It's cheaper this way!
Small, locally-owned grocery store right in town. Usuallyonly open until 8pm. But the gas station at the far end of town is open 24hrs, FYI.
58 locals recommend
Blanton's Market
13040 US-12Small, locally-owned grocery store right in town. Usuallyonly open until 8pm. But the gas station at the far end of town is open 24hrs, FYI.
New, and bit more sophisticated and upscale than much of what you'll find in the area, but with very reasonable prices. Delicious! Pastries, too! A mix of familiar favorites and foreign dishes.
The Bistro In Randle
9794 U.S. 12New, and bit more sophisticated and upscale than much of what you'll find in the area, but with very reasonable prices. Delicious! Pastries, too! A mix of familiar favorites and foreign dishes.
Shopping
Ginormous thrift store for such a small town. And cheap! Just on the other side of the fire station. Open Wednesday through Saturday. It supports the local Presbyterian church and community projects.
6 locals recommend
Presbyterian Thrift & Gift
12913 US-12Ginormous thrift store for such a small town. And cheap! Just on the other side of the fire station. Open Wednesday through Saturday. It supports the local Presbyterian church and community projects.
Gorgeous mugs and vases! A mother-daughter duo run this place and make all the glorious creations. Get yourself a Goddess vase. You're welcome.
Fat Elk Trading Co.
13018 US-12Gorgeous mugs and vases! A mother-daughter duo run this place and make all the glorious creations. Get yourself a Goddess vase. You're welcome.