- The Ames Lake Forest property appears to be privately owned, and the name appears to be a local/casual name. There is no Ames Lake Forest in OpenStreetMap or Wikidata/Wikipedia. More research is needed including checking the King County property tax records.
- Douglas Creek (blm.gov)
In the dry sage-steppe uplands of Eastern Washington, Douglas Creek forms a unique riparian oasis. In the basalt canyon, songbirds and raptors perch in cottonwoods, and the road paralleling the creek passes beaver ponds and cascading pools.
Washington Trails Association
- Ames Lake Forest (wta.org)
With many miles of trails that are being improved by King County Parks, Ames Lake Forest is a good option for anyone looking to get away from crowds at Tolt-MacDonald. Keep in mind that this is a watershed though, and be certain to keep Leave No Trace principles in mind in this sensitive area.