Evergreen professor Jeff Cederholm dreamed up the concept of the nature trail. Cederholm had been using the area to perform fish surveys, counts, and experiments and felt that it was the perfect interface between natural resources and the general public. About 11 years ago, Cederholm pulled together the resources to build the initial trail. Today, the trail includes 11 tailor-made viewing stations and interpretive signage, as well as a parking lot specially designed to minimize the impact of visitors on the environment. Over 5,000 people are expected to witness the salmon spawn while the trail is open in November.
The trail is open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on weekends through November 27th. The trail is also open on Veteran’s Day and the Day after Thanksgiving during these same hours. Visitors can find the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail just before milepost 357 along Hwy 101 between Olympia and Shelton, on the west side 101. Drive about 1 mile on pavement and then take a right up a gravel road (you will see signs).
