Nisqually River Overlook–Observation Tower Loop, 5 sights is a 3.4-mile loop in Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Nisqually, WA. The route passes Nisqually River Overlook and Observation Tower. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 7/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
0 mi7 – 16 ft3.5 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Twin Barns Loop Trail 47.07836, -122.70896
Nearest town Nisqually, WA
Directions
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Nisqually River Overlook–Observation Tower Loop, 5 sights
3.4 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 8 min
Elevation 6–18 ft
Loop · Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Trailhead: Twin Barns Loop Trail · 47.07836, -122.70896
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:55 AM · sunset 8:41 PM
Toilets at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 50 ftPass Nisqually River Overlook.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Twin Barns Loop Trail, heading W.
- 50 ftSharp right onto Nisqually Estuary Trail, heading NW.
- 0.6 miPass Observation Tower.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Nisqually Estuary Boardwalk Trail, heading W.
- 1.6 miBear right, heading SE.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.7 miTurn left onto Nisqually Estuary Trail, heading SE.
- 0.1 miSharp left onto Twin Barns Loop Trail, heading SE.
- 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
52% grass31% boardwalk17% gravel
Weather
Sunrise 5:55 AMSunset 8:41 PM
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
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