Packwood, Wash.
Packwood, Wash., lies between Mount Rainier to the north and Mount St. Helens to the south.
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Packwood, Wash. Details
Packwood, Wash., lies between Mount Rainier to the north and Mount St. Helens to the south. The town is surrounded by wilderness areas and national forest, and is home to the White Pass Ski Area. Although the town itself is unincorporated, Packwood and the surrounding area have a population of approximately 1,330. It was named for William Packwood, a pioneer from Virginia; he and James Longmire were asked by the Washington Territorial Legislature to chart a low pass over the Cascade Mountains. Forest-product industries as well as the National Forest and Park Services have traditionally provided most employment for the town, while the biannual Packwood Flea Market on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends attracts lots of tourists.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Packwood, Wash.
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7.0 mi away
Route 123
State Route 123 enters the park at its southeast corner, where it leads directly to the Ohanapecosh region.
9.9 mi away
Ohanapecosh
Ohanapecosh, one of five developed areas in the park, is located three miles north of the park's southeast boundary.
10.2 mi away
Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center stays open from late May to early October.
10.2 mi away
Hot Springs Nature Trail
This easy .4-mile trail, which gains less than 100 feet in elevation, is perfect for families with small kids.
10.2 mi away
Life Systems Trail
This easy .5-mile loop trail cuts through quiet forests with Douglas fir and hemlock trees looming overhead.
