Hike of the Week: Robin Hill Farm

Delightful trails traverse the forest of Robin Hill Farm

Robin Hill Farm

A great place to horse (or hike) around

by Craig Romano
photo by Craig Romano
produced by Michael Fagin

Quick Facts
Location: Sequim
Land Agency: Clallam County Parks
Roundtrip: 3.0 miles
Elevation gain: 150 feet
Contact: Clallam County Parks 360-417-2291; http://www.clallam.net/CountyParks/html/parks_robinhill.htm
Notes: Dogs permitted on leash
Access: From Sequim head west 5.5 miles on US 101 turning right onto Dryke Road. Proceed for .25 mile to park entrance and trailhead. Alternative trailhead and parking is available on the park’s northern boundary off Pinnell Road.


It’s no secret that farm land around Sequim these days is disappearing faster than your retirement funds. But fortunately, folks who appreciate open spaces and our state’s agricultural heritage can rest assured about the fate of 195-acre Robin Hill Farm. It won’t be yielding a crop of condos or tract housing anytime soon. This lovely tract of pasture, forestland, and low lying hill is one of the crown jewels of the Clallam County Parks Department.
Twenty acres of the farm are maintained by the Washington State University Cooperative Extension program for research. The rest of the park is open for passive recreation. And area hikers, equestrians, and trail runners have liberally been taking advantage of the park’s trails for years. Hikers can amble on 3.5 miles of trail while equestrians have 2.5 miles of trail for their pleasure.
Children will especially enjoy hiking here as a trail circles the pasture, gardens, orchard and pond of the farm. Trails pretty much run the perimeter of the park traversing rainshadow forests of Doug-fir, and across open pastures that invite further frolicking. A large hillside meadow in the park offers some nice views too north across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A large wetland just to the west of the meadows invites bird watching and nature contemplation.
If after hiking around Robin Hill you still desire more wandering, take to the Olympic Discovery Trail. This long distance in the making rail-trail travels through the park’s northern edge. The mostly paved trail also makes Robin Hill a great destination by bicycle from either Sequim or Port Angeles.

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