No matter where you enter, Marckworth forest is a remote slice of former clearcut logging road maze, and cell phone receptionless bit of washington lowland heaven. The gates, all a dozen miles apart, transformed a former shooting and party pit into a quiet second growth of hemlock and sword ferns.
No target shooting or motorized vehicles allowed. Wear hunter's orange and be aware of hunting in season. Bring a map (or several) and be prepared to mark some unmapped road intersections.
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mato on Marckworth Forest
You made it sound somewhat appealing, then brought us back down with the wanted poster; although it looks to have been there awhile.
I'll be the first to complain about locked gates, but can you imagine what a mess it would be if they were open? Not surprising that most of the logging areas are gated now.
Posted by:
mato on Jan 16, 2021 05:11 AM
goingdowngametrails on Marckworth Forest
It's not a wanted poster. Reading it reveals the details. Mostly just a reminder of how remote the area is and to come prepared :) I saw a bear in fall.
Posted by:
goingdowngametrails on Feb 25, 2021 02:34 PM
mato on Marckworth Forest
Yeah, there's definitely some areas that have that "Deliverance" sort of vibe. I've found lots of abandoned campsites, a few survival shelters, and even an old camper. Kinda nervous walking up on that one. The human critters are worse than the animal ones.
Posted by:
mato on Feb 25, 2021 04:19 PM