Morton Cabin Guidebook

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Morton Cabin Guidebook

City/town information

Morton is 5 minutes from the cabin. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Morton offers a rural lifestyle in a relaxed setting. Peaceful days at the river and catching coffee in town with friends characterize the friendly, hometown feel of Morton. https://www.visitmorton.com/
9 locals recommend
Morton
9 locals recommend
Morton is 5 minutes from the cabin. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Morton offers a rural lifestyle in a relaxed setting. Peaceful days at the river and catching coffee in town with friends characterize the friendly, hometown feel of Morton. https://www.visitmorton.com/
Elbe is 25 minutes from the cabin. At the junction of Hwy 7 and Hwy 706, Elbe Washington is a small gateway community on the way to Mount Rainier. With a population of fewer than fifty residents, Elbe is a small town with a big history in trains and timber. The town was once home to the Mt. Rainier Railroad. Currently, visitors can dine at a diner in a converted train car, stay in a roadside motel made entirely out of cabooses, and enjoy pizza by the slice (or the pie) at a pizzeria in a train car! https://visitrainier.com/elbe/
14 locals recommend
Elbe
14 locals recommend
Elbe is 25 minutes from the cabin. At the junction of Hwy 7 and Hwy 706, Elbe Washington is a small gateway community on the way to Mount Rainier. With a population of fewer than fifty residents, Elbe is a small town with a big history in trains and timber. The town was once home to the Mt. Rainier Railroad. Currently, visitors can dine at a diner in a converted train car, stay in a roadside motel made entirely out of cabooses, and enjoy pizza by the slice (or the pie) at a pizzeria in a train car! https://visitrainier.com/elbe/
Mossyrock is 20 minutes from the cabin. The area is well-known for recreational opportunities and provide a welcoming atmosphere to visitors and residents alike who enjoy outdoors activities. https://www.cityofmossyrock.com/
6 locals recommend
Mossyrock
6 locals recommend
Mossyrock is 20 minutes from the cabin. The area is well-known for recreational opportunities and provide a welcoming atmosphere to visitors and residents alike who enjoy outdoors activities. https://www.cityofmossyrock.com/

Sightseeing

Mount Rainier National Park is approximately 45 minutes from the cabin. https://visitrainier.com/
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park is approximately 45 minutes from the cabin. https://visitrainier.com/
The Mount Saint Helen's visitor's center is approximately 1 hour from the cabin. http://mountsthelens.com/
157 locals recommend
Mount Saint Helens
157 locals recommend
The Mount Saint Helen's visitor's center is approximately 1 hour from the cabin. http://mountsthelens.com/
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is 45 minutes from the cabin. https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/find-a-forest/gifford-pinchot-national-forest
26 locals recommend
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
26 locals recommend
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is 45 minutes from the cabin. https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/find-a-forest/gifford-pinchot-national-forest
Gus Backstrom Park is 5 minutes from the cabin. The park is open year-round for outdoor fun, this park has a playground, covered picnic area, baseball field, campfire pits, and public restrooms. Riverside access is available for fishing and splashing. https://www.whitepassbyway.com/listings/gust-backstrom-park/
Gus Backstrom City Park
750 Main Ave
Gus Backstrom Park is 5 minutes from the cabin. The park is open year-round for outdoor fun, this park has a playground, covered picnic area, baseball field, campfire pits, and public restrooms. Riverside access is available for fishing and splashing. https://www.whitepassbyway.com/listings/gust-backstrom-park/
Mossy Rock Park is 20 minutes from the cabin. Boat launch (lake level permitting) Fish cleaning station Swimming area Playground Disc golf Dog park Horseshoe pits Volleyball court Coin-operated showers Laundry facilities Wheelchair-accessible sites and restrooms Water faucets throughout campground Reservable kitchen shelter Concessionaire: Nisser’s Snack Shack Trails: half-mile trail and 3.5-mile loop trail (of which 0.8 miles is wheelchair accessible) https://www.mytpu.org/community-environment/parks-recreation/mossyrock-park/#pattern_5
Mossyrock Park
202 Ajlune Road
Mossy Rock Park is 20 minutes from the cabin. Boat launch (lake level permitting) Fish cleaning station Swimming area Playground Disc golf Dog park Horseshoe pits Volleyball court Coin-operated showers Laundry facilities Wheelchair-accessible sites and restrooms Water faucets throughout campground Reservable kitchen shelter Concessionaire: Nisser’s Snack Shack Trails: half-mile trail and 3.5-mile loop trail (of which 0.8 miles is wheelchair accessible) https://www.mytpu.org/community-environment/parks-recreation/mossyrock-park/#pattern_5
Mayfield Lake State Park is 25 minutes from the cabin. https://www.mytpu.org/community-environment/parks-recreation/mayfield-lake-park/ Year-round day-use area and boat launch (open during daylight hours) Campsites open between April 15 and Oct. 15 54 individual campsites (water and electric hookups) 12-unit group camp open between Memorial Day weekend and Sept. 15 Fire rings or barbecue grills and picnic tables in all campsites Coin-operated showers Wheelchair-accessible sites and restroom Reservable kitchen shelter
14 locals recommend
Mayfield Lake
14 locals recommend
Mayfield Lake State Park is 25 minutes from the cabin. https://www.mytpu.org/community-environment/parks-recreation/mayfield-lake-park/ Year-round day-use area and boat launch (open during daylight hours) Campsites open between April 15 and Oct. 15 54 individual campsites (water and electric hookups) 12-unit group camp open between Memorial Day weekend and Sept. 15 Fire rings or barbecue grills and picnic tables in all campsites Coin-operated showers Wheelchair-accessible sites and restroom Reservable kitchen shelter
This park on Riffe Lake is 20 minutes from the cabin. http://www.willhiteweb.com/washington/cowlitz_valley_sights/taidnapam_park/riffe_lake_084.htm
Taidnapam Park
117 Cayuse Ln
This park on Riffe Lake is 20 minutes from the cabin. http://www.willhiteweb.com/washington/cowlitz_valley_sights/taidnapam_park/riffe_lake_084.htm
The hatchery is 25 minutes from the cabin https://www.mytpu.org/community-environment/fish-wildlife-environment/cowlitz-river-project/cowlitz-fisheries-programs/cowlitz-salmon-hatchery/
Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery
125 Salmon Lane
The hatchery is 25 minutes from the cabin https://www.mytpu.org/community-environment/fish-wildlife-environment/cowlitz-river-project/cowlitz-fisheries-programs/cowlitz-salmon-hatchery/
https://www.whitepassbyway.com/
White Pass Scenic Byway Welcome Sign
https://www.whitepassbyway.com/

Local Services

https://612437.site123.me/ Located 6 miles from the cabin Open 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Great place to do laundry if you have an extended stay with us. It’s open 7 days a week from 8 AM - 8 PM
B&B's Laundromat
115 3rd St
Great place to do laundry if you have an extended stay with us. It’s open 7 days a week from 8 AM - 8 PM