Trail

Vancouver Lake to Frenchman's Bar

Vancouver, WA

Length: Varies

Type: Point-to-point

About This Trail

[Total: 1 Average: 3/5]

This trail connects Vancouver Lake Park and Frenchman’s Bar. Along the trail, you’ll be able to view Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Adams (sometimes Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Rainier on a clear day).

This wide, paved multi-use trail is a frequent stop for bicyclists, runners, hikers and bird-watchers. Although this is a dog-friendly trail year-round, they are not permitted on the beach or surrounding turf area of Vancouver Lake Regional Park between April 1 and Oct. 31.

Trail Features

Seasons	Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter
Surface type	Paved
Stroller friendly	Yes
ADA accessible	Yes
Water fountains	Yes
Bathrooms	No
Cell reception	Excellent
Pet friendly	Yes
Nearby convenience store	No
Camping Nearby	No
Emergency support within 5 miles	Yes

Trail highlights

Beach, Bike Trails, Creek / River, Lake, Mud Puddles, Picnic Area, Playground, Shelter, Viewpoint, and Wildlife Viewing

Fee & Parking Details

Fee : $3.00

Parking Fee required: $2 for motorcycles, $3 for cars, $6 for cars with trailers and $8 for buses or motor homes

Trail Contributor

Kyla Phillips

[Total: 1 Average: 3/5]

Being outside is how I re-charge. It gives me perspective, fills me with gratitude and provides an opportunity to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life. I am fortunate to share this passion with my amazing husband and our son. I was born and raised in the PNW but I love exploring any area I can get to. One of my favorite things about Hike it Baby is that I have a built in community of friends to provide trail suggestions anywhere we go.

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Getting There

From I-5 in Vancouver, take exit 1D onto 4th Plain Blvd. Head west 1.5 miles, then merge right to stay on 4th Plain. Continue 3 miles to the main park entrance.

About The Guide

Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L.Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L.Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.

Trail Disclaimer

Hike it Baby makes every effort to keep trail content up to date, but trail conditions are subject to change. Hike it Baby is not responsible for any injuries that occur while hiking the trails covered in this guide. Hike it Baby is a platform that helps connect families to federal, state and local parks nationwide.