Maple Hollow Park - Park in Lakebay - , USA

Trail to the beach is a long hike down and up. The beach is nice, lots of agates. Must be aware of tide times. There are a lot of trees and brush that will trap you forcing you to get wet and climb over trees to get to the stairs. I lost my cell phone on this beach. Didn't realize it until I hiked up to my car. Had to run back down to look for it. The tide was rising and I got stuck in a bush of stickers trying to get along the shore. Ended up wading past my knees and crawling over large trees. My phone was submerged and ruined. Honestly the beach needs to be fixed to be more user friendly. I get the preservation of nature is important but if it's for the public it should be safer.

Very, very secluded. Somewhat rugged trails through a deeply forested area, with several interpretive signs. The beach is typical for the area (quite rocky). If I had visited on a completely clear day, the view of Mt Rainier would probably have been stunning!

Nice walking park, definitely has some hills so beware if those are harder for you. Also, why is the gate locked October 1 through March 1? This is stupid, the gate should be open like the rest of the parks so you can access the restrooms and parking area. It'll be nice when they fix the stairs at the bottom of the park at the water. The camp sites for the water trails need a bit of TLC, but they look quite nice overall.

Absolutely spectacular on a misty weekday morning. There is a small sign if you're driving here from Tacoma, or just utilize Google Maps and turn when it tells you. I was the only person on the trails at about 10 a.m. on a spring weekday morning and it was quite an ethereal experience. After parking my car, I opened every compartment such as glove box, arm rest, etc. and took all my personal items and gear with me, locking the car. I've heard that parks are easy pickins for thieves so why tempt fate. (Note: When I finished my hike, I did indeed see a person nearby who was looking in my car windows, but my car was fine. Sorry I am kinda paranoid.) Anyway, decided to do the "to the beach" hike, which was indeed about 25 to 30 minutes one way, going at slow to moderate pace and watching out for bears or psychos or whatever. Didn't see any. Instead, I was constantly rushed over by robins and rufous sided towhees (a bird kinda like a robin). It took a minute to get used to their brushing in front, behind and over me! The trail looks basic when you first start out, then gets slightly more intense with mud, slippery rocks and tree roots. I would say it's easy to moderate. Wear sturdy shoes and if you have ankle or knee issues, skip it because the strain is both ways: Heavy downhill means breathless uphill on return! But so worth it. Myriad trillium orchids, cedars, maples and firs, moss coated conifer majesties from the 1940s will have you feeling quite happy. Drink in the forest. Breathe the forest. Then prepare to descend a steep staircase to a tiny beach at high tide or a wide and wonderfully oyster shell strewn beach at low tide, all while you decide how you'll duck under overhanging trees and massive driftwood root tangles. The shore is a nature decorated collage of stones in gray, blue, white, black and even yellow. Add to that purple clam shells, brilliant bleached oyster shells, barnacles and driftwood and you have a Pacific Northwest painting right there. Returning to the trail just follow signs for "restroom" and you'll make it back to the parking lot. Go slow. Watch your step. It is steep in places but not scary. There are other trails in the woods to enjoy as well. Truly a special place, Maple Hollow is magical! You should go!

Vehicle entrance closed Oct 1, park outside gate and walk in. 1st third of trail is good, a rugged power wheel chair could handle it, but lots of bare roots after that, and lots ofpost wind storm branches. last stretch to beach after metal stairs is a little treacherous, a hiking stick is highly recommended.

What a beautiful and quiet place. Trails split off in different directions. The "beach access" trail leads you down to a little beach with big trees hanging out over the water, almost makes you feel like you're in a movie. Great place to ease a busy mind

Good trail for a quick walk. About 15 min each way to the beach front at the end of the trail. Well maintained path with signs and gravel.

Love the lushness, off the beaten path trail. I recommend you stay on the trail to the beach unless you enjoy a steep scramble with rope.