Wahkiacus Oaks sits on a remote ridgetop above the Little Klickitat River. The land quickly drops into a steep canyon. Hunting for mule deer, turkey, and upland birds is available with a reservation from WDFW. There are no trails on this site.
Recreational Activities: Hunting
Access:
⇒ Hunting: To hunt mule deer, turkey, or upland birds, reserve through WDFW.
⇒ To request access for non-hunting activities, please email landaccess@columbialandtrust.org with details about why you’d like access and when.
⇒ Day use only
Dogs: No dogs allowed
Amenities: None
Trails: None
Acreage: 65 acres
County: Klickitat County
Nearest Town: Klickitat, WA
Directions: Park off Horseshoe Bend Road and walk on foot through DNR land to the access point at 45.832460, -121.051580. Do not drive up the dirt road. Stay off private property to the east.
Tips for Visiting: Wahkiacus Oaks is a remote area with unreliable cell service. There are no trails, and its primary purpose is habitat conservation. To limit disturbance to wildlife habitat, dogs are not allowed here. Please be aware of ticks and poison oak and respect private property. If hunting, please follow all state and federal hunting regulations, as well as Columbia Land Trust’s hunting rules.
Year Conserved: 2006
About: Wahkiacus Oaks was conserved to protect oak trees and bird habitat. It has oak and pine woodland, grassland, and riparian frontage along the Little Klickitat River. Flat on the southern end of the property, the terrain gently slopes toward the canyon rim and then descends sharply into the canyon. A seasonal stream originates in agricultural fields to the south and descends through the property in a narrow, rocky swale.
Learn more about the importance of oak habitats and how you can help care for them with East Cascades Oak Partnership (ECOP), an oak conservation collaborative stewarded by Columbia Land Trust.
Project Partners: The Nature Conservancy