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A saltwater marsh, abundant wildlife, and birdwatching opportunities make Tolmie State Park a great destination. Explore the forest and wetlands and then come down to the rocky beach.
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Click to copy link to system's cut & paste clipboardThis event is held inside a state park that has a required entrance fee.
Tolmie State Park
Traveling Guided Walk
SN: 134092 - 2027
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Sat, Apr 24th, 2027 for 1 day
Start table open: 10 am
Olympia, Washington
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Tolmie State Park, Olympia, Washington
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Woodpeckers, Bald Eagles, and Great Blue Herons can be seen or heard in the park. The park was named in honor of Dr. William Fraser Tolmie (1812-1886), a surgeon, fur trader, and scientist who commanded the Hudson Bay Company's Fort Nisqually from 1843 to 1859. The post was located five miles across the waters of Nisqually Reach from today's state park. Tolmie was regarded as a capable leader who viewed local Indigenous people as crucial business partners. He played an important role in easing tensions between local Indigenous people and newcomers from the United States after colonial administration of the area passed from British control to the United States in 1846. Tolmie also engaged in the scientific study of the native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Among others, the common Youth-on-Age flower (Tolmiea menziesii), found throughout today's park, was named in recognition of his botanical contributions. © 2006-2024 Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
Rating: 2C, Distance: 5, 9km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: No |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
Either a Washington State Parks Discover Pass ($45 annual) or a One-Day Pass ($10) is required to park in Tolmie State Park. Either Pass may be purchased at the park at an automated pay station. Dogs are required to be under physical control on an 8 ft. or shorter leash in all areas of the park, including the beach. Shellfishing permitted (in season).
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. 3060 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey WA 98516. . I-5 Exit #111. Northbound left/southbound right on Marvin Rd. Right on Hogum Bay Rd NE. Right on Willamette Drive NE.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Tolmie State Park, Olympia, Washington |
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This event has a remote start.
Approximately 5 miles from WASPC.
Capitol Volkssport Club (AVA-0148)
Event website: www.capitolvolkssportclub.org
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