Hello Hikers,
Looking for something to do this rainy Saturday (Oct. 25th)? You're invited to join us at Beacon Rock State Park for the official opening of the new River to Rock connector trail. We'll be meeting at 11 am at the Doetsch Ranch Picnic Area for refreshments, then we'll walk over to the trailhead near Woodard Creek for the ribbon cutting. From there we'll hike up the 1/3 mile trail to a view (hopefully) of Beacon Rock. Folks can continue on to hike the rock, or return to their cars.
Please RSVP so I can get enough refreshments: https://www.wta.org/events/River%20to%2 ... %20Opening
The trail was built by volunteers with Washington Trails Association including two Youth Volunteer Vacations, a team of HP employees and several day trips crews over the course of two seasons. Here are some pictures in reverse chronological order.
- I hope to see you there! Ryan
Beacon Rock - new trail opening ceremony - Saturday 25th
- Ryan Ojerio
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Beacon Rock - new trail opening ceremony - Saturday 25th
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Re: Beacon Rock - new trail opening ceremony - Saturday 25th
You might want to mention that a day use fee or Discovery Pass is necessary to park at the state park, and that Skamania County Transit can get folks there without parking hassles.
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- Ryan Ojerio
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Re: Beacon Rock - new trail opening ceremony - Saturday 25th
Yes a Discover Pass is required to park at Beacon Rock. I think the weekend service for Skamania Transit ended on Oct. 15.
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Re: Beacon Rock - new trail opening ceremony - Saturday 25th
This was a great little trail segment, Ryan, and a nice additional to BRSP's trail system. Here are a few of our pictures from our hike there last weekend.
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- Ryan Ojerio
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Re: Beacon Rock - new trail opening ceremony - Saturday 25th
Nice peek-a-boo shot of the mystery stone structure!
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Re: Beacon Rock - new trail opening ceremony - Saturday 25th
Well, ya know-- there's always that one in each group... .
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