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DO THE NEW TREK

What’s changed with Covid-19 restrictions?

Online Timed Tickets

Northwest Trek is reopening June 18 under Washington state’s Covid-19 restrictions. Timed online tickets are the only way to enter the park. You can:

• Reserve a Wild Drive tour spot for your household in your own car.
• Buy timed tickets to walk into the park along the Wild Walk path.
• Or buy both!
• Members also need timed online tickets.
• Choose your time, then check your email for your pdf ticket.
• Bring your printed ticket or phone (take a screenshot) to scan at the gate.
• Members, bring ID please.
• Follow instructions on your Wild Drive ticket for entry.

Directions

Northwest Trek is close to Mount Rainier, and easily reachable from Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia.

11610 Trek Drive East,

Eatonville, Washington 98328

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Parking for Wild Walk

• Parking is for free for cars, buses and recreational vehicles.
• We have designated ADA parking spaces and a drop-off/pick-up zone at our front gate.

Note: Pets are not allowed at Northwest Trek. And never leave a pet inside a parked vehicle!

Please Be Safe!

We want your visit to be safe and enjoyable.

FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY DURING COVID-19:

• Masks are strongly encouraged (though not required) for everyone aged 2 and over. All staff wear masks.
• If you feel ill, please stay home until you feel better.
• Please keep a 6-foot social distance from others.
• Please follow good hygiene etiquette, and wash or sanitize hands often.
• Try to avoid touching surfaces with your hands.

GENERAL RULES:

• Don’t leave valuables in your car.
• Please leave pets at home. Park regulations prohibit them inside the park.
• Never feed or harass the animals.
• Stay on marked paths (Wild Walk) or on paved roads (Wild Drive).
• Wear shoes and shirts at all times.
• No barbecues, open flame devices or grills.
• No balloons. (They harm our animals.)
• No iPods, radios, or other musical devices in the park.
• No sports equipment into the park (frisbees, balls, bats, etc.)
• No skates, skateboards, wheelie-type shoes, scooters, Segways and bicycles.
• No camera drones and other flying toys.
• No alcohol, smoking or e-cigarettes allowed.
• Enjoy Northwest Trek and have a great time!

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, some indoor and high-touch areas and experiences are temporarily closed to keep everyone safe and healthy. Here’s what’s open.

What’s open:

• Wild Drive premier tours around the Free-Roaming Area: moose, bison, elk, caribou, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, black-tailed deer, trumpeter swans.
• Wild Walk one-way paths around our main habitats: Bears, Canines, Cats, Birds, Forest&Wetland (please follow the arrows.)

What’s closed:

• Discovery tram tours
• Nature trails
• Kids’ Trek playground
• Cheney Discovery Center
• Baker Cabin
• Cafe, gift shop and picnic pavilion
• Our turkey vulture and porcupine are temporarily off exhibit.

DO THE NEW TREK

What’s changed with Covid-19 restrictions?

• Our sit-down Forest Cafe is temporarily closed.
• Pick up a snack or beverage at our Trek Treats walk-up kiosk.
• No outside food allowed, except for dietary restrictions.
• Remember your water bottle! Drinking fountains are closed, but the refilling station is open.

DO THE NEW TREK

What’s changed with Covid-19 restrictions?

• We are not offering any rentals for wheelchairs, electric carts, strollers or umbrellas. Please bring your own if you need one.
• No lockers will be available – bring your valuables with you.
• Sensory bags are also not available at this time, to keep everyone healthy.

ADA Accessibility

Northwest Trek is ADA-accessible. Graded, paved pathways allow for comfortable maneuvering around the main area of the park.

Service Animals

If you have a service animal, please alert front gate staff. And view our service animal policy as well.

Help us help the planet.

Here at Northwest Trek we’re working hard to protect the Earth for everyone. Here’s how you can help:

• Avoid idling your car for more than 30 seconds. This helps preserve sea ice for Arctic animals.
• Bring a reusable water bottle – and fill it up at one of our  water stations. You’ll help protect marine animals from plastic pollution.
• Recycle your waste. Recycling bins are next to trash cans – make an Earth-friendly choice!