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VOL 2 ISSUE 1
>Construction Alert!!!!!
Gifford Pinchot
Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie
Olympic National Forest

> Hike of the Month
Siouxon Creek Trail #130

> Stevens County Water Access points
Black Lake Cedar Lake Deep Lake Deer Lake#1 Hatch Lake Jump Off Joe Lake
Loon Lake Waitts Lake

> Past Issues
November 1999
December 1999



Construction Alert!!!

GIFFORD PINCHOT NF

2561 Flood Repair GCV(Cowlitz Valley Ranger District) 9/30/99
3200 Road Repairs(Poison Creek) GMSH(Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument) 9/8/99
4100 Road Decommissioning GMCZ(Mid Columbia Engineering Zone) 9/20/99
5301 Road Decommissioning GMSH 8/31/99
6030/8831 Roads Reconstruction GMCZ 9/16/99
Burely flood Repair GCV 9/16/99
Cats-Adams Bridge Installation GCV 9/1/99
Coal Creek Roads GCV 9/15/99
Flood Repair and Culvert Replacement MP30 GMSH 9/28/99
Iron-Skate Reconstruction GCV 9/8/99
Panther Creek Road Bridge GMCZ 9/15/99
Puny Creek Bridge GMCZ 9/23/99
Road 2304 Reconstruction GCV 9/3/99
Road 2816 Reconstruction GCV 9/9/99
Road 29 Flood Repair GCV 9/8/99
Road 42000514 Decommissioning GMSH 9/16/99
Straight Creek Trail Construction & Bridge Installation GMSH 9/16/99
Trail D Quarry Restoration GMSH 9/23/99
Panther Creek Trail Bridge GMTA (Mt Adams Ranger District)11/30/99

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MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NF

Beaver Lake Bridge MDRD(Darington Ranger District) 9/8/99
Big Four Trail #723 Reconstruction MDRD 9/27/99
Crystal Creek Trail Bridge MDRD 9/27/99
Iron Goat Trail MSRD(Skykomish Ranger District) 9/9/99
Road 70 Guardrails MWRRD(White River Ranger District) 9/10/99
Surprise Lake Trail #1060 Reconstruction MSRD 9/22/99
Rainier View Trail MWRRD 11/16/99

OLYMPIC NF

Deep Creek Road Decommission & Stabilization OSOLE(Soleduck Ranger District) 9/30/99
Road 2258100 Flood Stabilization OQUIN(Quinault Ranger District) 9/1/99
Roads 2902/2924 Decommissioning & Stabilization OSOLE 9/28/99
Hood Canal Fall Road Maintenance OHOOD(Hood Ranger District) 11/1/99

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HIKE OF THE MONTH

Siouxon Creek Trail #130

Siouxon Roadless Area

This hike is can be accessed from two locations along Road 5701. The first entry point is at Mile marker 1 and can accommodate horse trailers. The next access point is 3 miles farther and is smaller.that leads through a magnificent Douglas fir forest past 4 beautiful and spectacular waterfalls Forest Service Parking Permits are required at the parking areas for this trail so be sure to pick one up.

We hiked this portion of the trail suring the fall of this year and took the included photos. Our hike was consisted of a parking at the second access point and hiking 3 miles upstream to the confluence of Siouxon and Wildcat creeks, and then returning. This portion of the trail offers views of five major waterfalls and a green plunge-basin pool.

This time of year was especially beautiful, with the leaves turning brilliant yellows and reds. The creek was at a low water level and we were able to get right down to the creek. It was to cold to swim but the scenery was great. During our hikes we met others who were also enjoying the trail.

The 12 mile trail is has an elevation difference of 2200 feet so to hike the entire trail you need to be in pretty good shape. The short portion we hiked was fairly flat though so it could be considered easy. This trail is not wheel chair accessible but it is well-maintained, although there are a few spots that are a little muddy.

The trail is suitable for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The trail has access points on both Road 5701 and Road 58 so you can park a vehicle at both ends and enjoy a good hike without having to backtrack.

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Stevens County Water Access Sites

Black Lake - Stevens County
From Colville, go east on State Highway 20 to Black Lake Squaw Creek Road, then north 2 miles on Black Lake Squak Creen Road to Public Fishing sign.

Cedar Lake - Stevens County
From Colville, go north on Colville Alladin Northport Road 30 miles to Deep Lake Boundary Road, then north on Deep Lake Boundary Road 9 miles to Public Fishing sign.

Deep Lake - Stevens County
From Colville, go north on Colville Alladin Northport Road 30 miles to Deep Lake Boundary Road 4 miles to Public Fishing sign.

Deer Lake #1 - Stevens County
From Spokane, go north on US 395, go 33 miles to Deer Lake Loop Road, then east on Deer Lake Loop Road 1.5 miles to Public Fishing sign.

Hatch Lake - Stevens County
From Colville, go east on State Highway 20 to Artman-Gibson Road, go south to Public Fishing sign, then follow signs.

Jump Off Joe Lake - Stevens County
From Spokane, go north on US395, go 37 miles to Jump Off Joe Road, then west on Jump Off Joe Road 1 mile to Public Fishing sign.

Loon Lake - Stevens County
From Spokane, go north on US 395, go 30 miles to State Highway 292,. Then west on State Highway 292, go 2 miles to Larson Beach Road, then south on Larson Beach Road 1 mile to Public Access sign.

Waitts Lake - Stevens County
From Spokane, go north on US 395, go 38 miles to State Highway 232, then west on State Highway 232, go 1.5 miles to State Highway 231, then north on State Highway 231, go 1.5 miles to Waitts Lake Road, then west on Waitts Lake Road 3 miles to Little Sweden Road, then south ½ mile to Public Fishing sign.

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Photos taken by Charles Price and copyrighted 1999.
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