'Other' Eagle Creek: troubling access issues
Posted: July 6th, 2016, 8:42 pm
I camped on the 4th of July (and yes, even just feet from the noisy creek I could hear fireworks!).
Salmon berries in abundance; currants as well. Thimble berries not yet mature... Newts/salamanders, mushrooms of course, and tons of spit bug spit!
Ideal temperature and conditions.
VERY overgrown in parts, though some recent trail maintenance was evident. You'll be at an advantage against all the encroaching vegetation if your trekking poles have a machete attachment (joke). (And watch your step where the path is obscured by vegetation; there are some minor surprise obstacles and holes.)
About the entry: There is now no legal access to the trailhead from Harvey Rd. According to the timber company signage, at least. Which makes me wonder how they have the right to block public access to a wilderness trailhead. Anyone know how that works?
See access photos below. Sorry they appear in reverse order; scroll to the bottom and then read upwards. (I look forward to a revamp of this site that brings it into the modern age!)
Salmon berries in abundance; currants as well. Thimble berries not yet mature... Newts/salamanders, mushrooms of course, and tons of spit bug spit!
Ideal temperature and conditions.
VERY overgrown in parts, though some recent trail maintenance was evident. You'll be at an advantage against all the encroaching vegetation if your trekking poles have a machete attachment (joke). (And watch your step where the path is obscured by vegetation; there are some minor surprise obstacles and holes.)
About the entry: There is now no legal access to the trailhead from Harvey Rd. According to the timber company signage, at least. Which makes me wonder how they have the right to block public access to a wilderness trailhead. Anyone know how that works?
See access photos below. Sorry they appear in reverse order; scroll to the bottom and then read upwards. (I look forward to a revamp of this site that brings it into the modern age!)