The hike was in a beautiful part of the forest, and was a good, uphill, athletic workout. The total distance was about 3.5 miles each day, the kids did great and we brought water and snacks along to keep everyone happy. We parked in the parking area near HWY-18, which does not require a pass. If you drive 1/2 mile up the forest service road, there is a parking area that requires a WA State Park Pass.
Although this trail was only wide enough for one person to walk, much of it was a logging railroad in the 1920's. All of the rails and ties were later salvaged in the great depression. There was only a large steel cable half buried in the ground as a remnant of the logging past. This trail can be made into a loop trail by hiking back on the logging road starting at Holder Creek. Recommended for a local hike, and will probably be accessible year round.
Trail head sign.
The trail and the logging road, taken from Google maps.
Levi with his hiking stick.
Claire with her hiking stick.
Down the trail and over the logs.
Blogger fail, won't let me rotate this photo. Come on google.
Those notches in the stumps were cut out by loggers who then inserted boards to stand on to cut the tree down, way back in the ax and hand saw days.
Logging road trail back to the parking area.
Tough kids, hiked 3.5 miles two days in a row.
Luke and Levi
On Friday, Levi put in some batting practice at the local park. (Claire took this photo)
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