This is a "redo" of a post I made in 2010 with updated pictures and revised road conditions:
This is a beautifully restored covered bridge in Woodland, Washington next to the national historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill (1876). It is definitely worth the short drive off of Interstate 5, past the farms and through heavily wooded hills. The grist mill is located in a steep, rocky gorge with a swift flowing creek passing under the bridge which still powers the mill.
Staffed entirely by volunteers, you can experience a tour of the restored mill working first hand. Recipes and samples are given to visitors to take home. The mill is open year round on Saturday's from 1 - 4 and Sunday's 2 - 4. They have special events in the fall for apple pressing and such. Across the creek there is a picnic area with tables where one could sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the area. Restrooms are located by the picnic area.
PARKING: There is gravel parking next to the mill and across the road from the mill. If traveling by motorcycle, I recommend you try parking close on the side next to the mill where the grade is the most level and packed. The other side is more sloped and has some minor rutting as a result of water drainage.
Newer riders might want to wait to add this site to their travel list until they have a little bit of experience for a couple of reasons:
GPS coordinates: 45.938372, -122.582792
Address: 43907 NE Grist Mill Rd Woodland, WA 98674
Website: http://www.cedarcreekgristmill.com/
This is a beautifully restored covered bridge in Woodland, Washington next to the national historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill (1876). It is definitely worth the short drive off of Interstate 5, past the farms and through heavily wooded hills. The grist mill is located in a steep, rocky gorge with a swift flowing creek passing under the bridge which still powers the mill.
Staffed entirely by volunteers, you can experience a tour of the restored mill working first hand. Recipes and samples are given to visitors to take home. The mill is open year round on Saturday's from 1 - 4 and Sunday's 2 - 4. They have special events in the fall for apple pressing and such. Across the creek there is a picnic area with tables where one could sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the area. Restrooms are located by the picnic area.
PARKING: There is gravel parking next to the mill and across the road from the mill. If traveling by motorcycle, I recommend you try parking close on the side next to the mill where the grade is the most level and packed. The other side is more sloped and has some minor rutting as a result of water drainage. Newer riders might want to wait to add this site to their travel list until they have a little bit of experience for a couple of reasons:
- The road to the mill is narrow and winds to the bottom of the gorge with tight turns. If you are not confident in your turning ability at low speeds, you'll want to wait a bit before trying this one.
- The road has a significant grade to contend with, both in and out of the site. You may have to share the road with oncoming traffic so you will most likely have to stop and start on a steep incline/decline.
GPS coordinates: 45.938372, -122.582792
Address: 43907 NE Grist Mill Rd Woodland, WA 98674
Website: http://www.cedarcreekgristmill.com/
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