Cape Horn — Friday, Nov. 30, 2012

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

Volunteers from the Cape Horn Conservancy (CHC) and Washington Trails Association teamed up to finish construction on a 400 ft. turnpike (raised trail bed) that will fix a perennial mud problem. Those familiar with the trail may recall the mud bog that could suck your boots off right out of the Salmon Falls Trailhead. Using funds donated by many private individuals, the CHC purchased the gravel, logs, rebar and landscape fabric for the project. Meanwhile WTA staff worked with the Forest Service to design the project and also a nearby reroute that changes a short section of trail form a steep rut, to a gentle curve with some very nice rock steps. Thank you Chinook Trail Association for letting us use two of your motorized wheel barrows! - Thank you Volunteers!