White Chuck Bench — Saturday, May. 11, 2024

This is a trail with light traffic even on the best of days but seems to have no destination.  It has all types of forest from old growth to second growth of all ages.  Very little damage this winter and whatever trees did fall have been cleared.  It now has a destination and access to the river.  At five miles from the west end there is a big tree of approximately 11 feet diameter.  Branch path to the tree is flagged.  If no flag is spotted it is a short distance further on from a swampy spot in the trail.  The tree is very difficult to spot when on the trail.  It is hidden by some smaller closer to trail trees.  It is in a grove of old growth trees.  A short half mile beyond is a signed camp site.  If you go to the river side edge of the camp, there is a steep hill.  It is not easy but go down this hill and see the flags leading to a beach on the river.  Great place for lunch.  From this site it is 2 miles further to the end of the trail.  The White Chuck River Road is washed out 2 miles downstream from the east trail head.