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FEATURED
MAP
Capitol
State Forest WA
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources continues to produce
excellent maps of the lands they manage. This months featured map
is of the Capitol State Forest just outside of Olympia in Washington State.
This map was produced in 2000 and is an excellent map showing roads,
contours, recreation sites, and public/private lands. The back side
of the map contains a lot of information including geology, and forest
management timeline.
This map is an excelent source for any outdoor activity. Order
yours today from Compass Mentus.(Search for Capitol State Forest)
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HIKE
OF THE MONTH
Wahkeena
Falls Loop
There is an excellent review of this trail in the March 2 2000 Columbian
written by Allen Thomas. I recommend that anyone interested read
this article.
The loop is actually a combination of several trails in the Wahkeena
Falls/Multnomah Falls area. To get there follow I84 east to the Bridal
Veil exit(#28). continue east on the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway
for 2.6 miles to the Wahkeena Falls parking lot.
This loop is generally open year round and doesn't require a forest
pass for parking.
The total mileage for the loop is 5.5 miles and consists of 1.1 miles
on trail 420 to Fairy Falls, 1.1 miles on trail 419, .9 miles on
trail 420, 1.8 miles on trail 441, and .6 miles on trail 442.
The trail has some steep climbs, but the views and falls are great and
well worth the effort. It can be done in one day. In dry weather
it can be hiked in athletic shoes instead of boots.
For map coverage the best I have found is the map Trails of the Columbia
River Gorge reviewed in our July Newsletter.
It is an excellent source for hiking in the Gorge and can be purchased
through our on-line Catalog.
Search for Gorge.
