Columbia Land Trust helped facilitate the protection of part of Whipple Creek Regional Park, now managed by Clark County. This large county park has 4.3 miles of multi-use trails through forest and along streams.
Recreational Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
Access: Open access, day use only
Dogs: Allowed on leash only
Amenities: Large gravel parking area, pit toilet, and maintained trails
Trails: The regional park offers 4.3 miles of multi-use trails. See Clark County’s park website for a trail map. Washington Trails Association has a good description of a possible hike.
Acreage: 20 acres conserved by Columbia Land Trust, total acreage of the county park is 300 acres
County: Clark County
Nearest Town: Ridgefield, WA
Directions: Whipple Creek Regional Park is located off Northwest 179th Street in Ridgefield, west of the Clark County Fairgrounds. There is a large parking area on NW 21st Avenue, see map.
Tips for Visiting: The trail system is open to mountain biking and horseback riding in addition to hiking, but there are seasonal closures on some trails. See Clark County’s park website for more information.
Year Conserved: 1997
About: Columbia Land Trust and Clark County have a long history of collaboration and shared conservation goals. In late 2023, the Land Trust transferred 20 acres of land to the county, to be permanently managed as part of Whipple Creek County Park. This parcel, along with other properties adjacent to parks throughout Clark County, was originally conserved by Columbia Land Trust with the goal of eventually transferring them to the county, as part of a long-term collaborative strategy. The Land Trust utilized Conservation Futures funds to complete the original purchases, which contribute to a shared vision of protecting lands that provide important wildlife habitat, connect scenic corridors, and offer recreational opportunities close to home.
Project Partners: Clark County Parks, Whipple Creek Restoration Committee, Conservation Futures