WA Elk Unit 516 — Packwood

WA 516 – Packwood. Terrain & Access WA 516 spans 343,869 acres of mixed elevation terrain, rising from 776 feet in lower valleys to 7,468 feet in high alpine zones. Nearly all the unit—93%—sits on public land, primarily national forest with solid road and trail access. Eighteen percent wilderness means most hunting is accessible without a guide, though higher-elevation terrain becomes increasingly rugged and trackless at the unit's upper reaches. The broad elevation range supports diverse habitat: lower-country mixed forest and brushy drainages transition to high-country ridges and open parks. Topography varies from gentle river bottoms to steep..