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Find this trail behind the farthest campsite at the Howard Miller Steelhead County (Skagit) Park in Rockport. There's another...
Find this trail behind the farthest campsite at the Howard Miller Steelhead County (Skagit) Park in Rockport. There's another trailhead near the maintenance shop - don't park there, they need the space as a turnaround - park elsewhere (guess how I found out).
The county purchased this railroad bed from the railroad last year. The trail begins in a wetland area that includes information boards on salmon and eagles. Very nice. I came to a "T" and followed the arrow that pointed to "Dead End." I find that taking the roads less taken are interesting, as in this case. According to the State Park guy I spoke with later in the day, the rail-trail goes back about 5 miles or so. I only went about 2, maybe more - and then turned around, as it was getting late, and raining like crazy. The rail-trail skirts a pretty swampy area that has evidence of beaver activity. Soon you're walking above and alongside the mighty Skagit River. Beautiful views, and very quiet forest. Lots to see here. A wonderful way to spend a rainy day - the early spring colors on new growth pops in rainy weather. |
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