Name: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
Address: NE Railroad Ave, Yacolt, WA

In the logging boom days, this railroad line transported logs to Columbia River ports. Pulled by an 1841 diesel locomotive, the train transports passengers through scenic northern Clark County from Yacolt to Moulton Falls and Chelatchie Prairie and back. Open on weekends during the summer, with special events throughout the year that include Christmas tree runs, murder mysteries, staged hold-ups, and more.

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

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Moulton Falls Winery produces quality wines and ciders using grapes sourced from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley and Columbia Valley AVAs in Eastern Washington and apples produced in Washington State. Its rustic tasting room is a comfortable place to be, rain or shine, and is set on acreage that boasts beautiful hills and lush foliage.

Moulton Falls Winery

Bells Mountain Trail is a primitive, four-foot wide shared-use trail that serves hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. It is part of a 30-mile stretch of the Chinook Trail, with its northern trailhead a quarter of a mile downriver from the bridge at Moulton Falls picnic area. Climb to the top of Bells Mountain and wind through strands of Alder and Doug-fir trees.

Bells Mountain Trail

This 387-acre park, at the confluence of the East Fork of the Lewis River and Big Tree Creek, features two waterfalls and an arch bridge more than three stories high. The park sits on both sides of the river and is heavily forested. The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad excursion train also passes through the park. Areas of interest include volcanic rock formations from early lava flows, historic Indian meeting grounds, a swing bridge on Big Tree Creek and access to the 7.5-mile Bells Mountain Trail.

Moulton Falls Regional Park

Walkers, bicyclists and equestrians enjoy this wooded walk along the Lewis River. You'll find the east entrance to the trail at Moulton Falls Regional Park. Barrier-free access from the west is found at the Hantwick Road trailhead.

This 24-acre park follows the north shore of the East Fork Lewis River. It features beautiful picnicking and hiking areas and a spectacular view of the falls that gives this park its name. No swimming or other types of water contact are allowed here because the waters are sensitive fish spawning grounds. The park affords a wonderful front row view of steelhead leaping up the falls.

Lucia Falls Park

Listed on the National Register of Historic Properties, this farmstead includes the Pomeroy's log home built in 1920, a working blacksmith shop, barn, extensive herb and vegetable gardens, pastures and woodlot. The Farm hosts various public events throughout the year, like seasonal teas featuring traditional style English tea and Pumpkin Lane in October.

Pomeroy Living History Farm

Pomeroy Cellars is a boutique winery and tasting room in Clark County Washington. They produce approximately 500 cases per year, making small runs that include a selection of grape wines ranging from Big Reds such as the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to the sweeter whites of Riesling. All the wines are made from grapes grown in the state of Washington. They also make small batch fruit wines with fruit grown on Pomeroy Farm such as blackberry and rhubarb.

Pomeroy Cellars

Listed on the National Register of Historic Properties, this farmstead includes the Pomeroy's log home built in 1920, a working blacksmith shop, barn, extensive herb and vegetable gardens, pastures and woodlot. The Farm hosts various public events throughout the year, but is not open regularly so please check the website for dates or call for details. Seasonal teas are offered by reservation throughout the year, featuring traditional style English tea. Pumpkin Lane open weekends in October for a family friendly pumpkin patch experience. New addition to Pomeroy Farm is the winery, Pomeroy Cellars, open on weekends.

Sunset Falls is open year-round, with reservations accepted from May 1 to Oct 1. There are 18 sites with picnic tables, toilets, and parking available. Located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the campground has a view of Sunset Falls and is in close proximity to the Silver Star Hiking area.

Sunset Falls Campground

The North Clark Historical Museum shares the area's historical legacy through educational exhibits on Native American culture, pioneer heritage and logging at the turn of the century, highlighting the Yacolt burn. The museum is in the old Amboy United Brethren Church - a beautiful church dedicated in 1910, and a historic landmark in Amboy.

North Clark Historical Museum

Clark County built the first segment of the Chelatchie Prairie Rail-with-Trail in 2011. Primary access to this multi-purpose trail is from Battle Ground Lake State Park and NE Palmer Road. The county’s long-term plan is to provide a trail along the entire 33-mile-long railroad corridor between Vancouver (Burnt Bridge Creek Trail at Stewart Glen) and the end of the rail line at Chelatchie Prairie. Photo from Washington Trails Association by Susan Saul

Chelatchie Prairie Rail with Trail

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