with the Gov. Shutdown keeping us from volunteering at National Forests, I headed out to Beacon Rock to scout out work. Hardy Ridge is getting a bit overgrown and a couple switchbacks are in rough shape. So we're hosting a work party this Saturday. Please consider giving back to trails!
From the Equestrian Campground we'll carpool past the gate so we only have to hike about 1/2 mile before getting to work.
Register and get details here: http://vols.wta.org/web/web.pl?sm+20840+WP
This section on the east side is really nice.
HardyRidge_10.3 by Washington Trails Association, on Flickr
The brush on the uphill side is pushing hikers off the tread.
HardyRidge_10.3 (6) by Washington Trails Association, on Flickr
Here the tread is completely off and the switchback behind all the vine maple has fallen apart.
HardyRidge_10.3 (9) by Washington Trails Association, on Flickr
On the west side it follows this steep, rocky old skid road. We've been rerouting it a section at a time to get a more sustainable grade.
HardyRidge_10.3 (5) by Washington Trails Association, on Flickr