Guest Magazine & Local Map
Sparrow's Nest Guest Guide
Everything we share with guests in the cabin, in one place: how to enjoy the sauna, tubs and cold plunge, house rules, check-in and check-out, and our favorite places to eat, hike and explore around Hoodsport, Lake Cushman and Hood Canal. Scroll through all 20 pages below, or download the PDF to keep on your phone during your stay.
The Wi-Fi password and phone numbers are left out of the online version. You'll get them with your booking confirmation.
Map of the Neighborhood
Numbers match the list below. Drive times are approximate from Sparrow's Nest; forest roads to the trailheads are partly gravel, and hours change by season, so check ahead.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Restaurants & Food
- 1Hoodsport Winery~20 min driveFamily-owned winery with a tasting room on the canal.
- 2The Hardware Distillery Co.~15 min driveSmall-batch local spirits and a cozy tasting room.
- 3Hoodsport Coffee Co.~15 min driveEspresso, pastries and Olympic Mountain ice cream.
- 4The Fjord Oyster Bank~15 min driveFarm-fresh oysters and seafood in downtown Hoodsport.
- 5Model T Pub & Eatery~15 min drivePub fare and broasted chicken.
- 6El Puerto de Angeles~15 min driveMexican with Hood Canal views.
- 7The Tides~25 min driveBreakfast all day, cod and chips, Hama Hama oysters.
- 8Hama Hama Oyster Saloon~40 min driveOysters on the half shell, steps from the farm.
- 9Hook & Fork~35 min driveWaterfront seafood in Union.
Hiking Trails
- 10Staircase Rapids Loop~30 min driveEasy 2.2-mi river loop; Flapjack Lakes starts here too.
- 11Mount Ellinor Trail~40 min driveStrenuous summit hike with canal-to-Rainier views.
- 12Mount Rose Trail~15 min driveSteep ~6-mi round trip above Lake Cushman.
- 13Big Creek Loop~8 min driveEasy 4-mi forest loop with creek crossings.
- 14Lower Lena Lake~70 min driveModerate 7.2-mi round trip to a mountain lake.
- 15Hoodsport Trail Park~10 min driveEasy 0.5 and 1.5-mi loops along Dow Creek; disc golf.
Scenic Drives
- ALake Cushman Road & FR-24 to Staircase~16 mi from HoodsportSR-119 past Lake Cushman, then the forest road along the north shore to Staircase.
- BUS-101 Hood Canal Shoreline~15 miWater views from Potlatch through Hoodsport and Lilliwaup to Hama Hama.
- CHamma Hamma River Road (FR-25)~10 miRiverside forest drive from US-101 to the Lena Lake trailhead.
Must-Visit Spots
- 16Lake Cushman Viewpoint~3 min drivePull-off on SR-119 with big lake and mountain views.
- 17Hoodsport Hatchery~15 min driveWatch the salmon return in fall, right in town.
- 18Lake Cushman Golf Course~10 min driveA truly beautiful course set among the trees.
- 19Hama Hama Oyster Farm Store~40 min driveFarm store: take fresh oysters and clams home.
Boat Launches
- 20Skokomish Park Boat Launch~5 min driveLake Cushman launch; all watercraft welcome (day fee).
- 21Lake Kokanee Boat Launch~15 min driveFree Tacoma Power launch; 7.5 hp max, great for kayaks.
- 22Skokomish Park at Potlatch~25 min drive3-lane Hood Canal ramp (season pass required).
- 23Port of Hoodsport Dock~15 min drivePublic dock with first-come transient moorage.
- 24Union Boat Launch~40 min driveMason County saltwater ramp in Union.
Parks
- 25Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman~10 min driveSwimming, picnics and kayak rentals on the lake.
- 26Staircase, Olympic National Park~30 min driveOld-growth forest and turquoise river; park pass needed.
- 27Bear Gulch Day Use Area~25 min driveRiverside picnic spot with a rocky beach for wading.
- 28Potlatch State Park~25 min driveHood Canal beach, picnic shelters and oysters in season.
- 29Ingvald J. Gronvold Park~15 min driveHoodsport waterfront park beside the Port dock.
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