Connector 17 Mar 2008 09:17 am
New trail flagged
I managed to get out twice this weekend to flag and map the final section of the Connector Trail, that is on ORM land. Now this section, is mapped, we are ready to sit at the table with DNR and ORM, to sign all the paperwork. Hopefully it won’t take too long. I want to start building.
This is an exciting section that starts in the County Park. It has a strong climb thru older forest up onto a ridge. It looks like there is some rock up here to use and there should be a Cascade view on a clear day. After a small section of old, overgrown logging road it dives back into dark young trees. Think easy building. There is one main wetland crossing with a large old log that spans the whole way. Then back into the young forest with a couple of nice switch-backs. Another small section of logging road, before the final climb to the top. I imagine it’s about a 500 foot climb in a mile, but I’m not certain. The highest point is 800 ft. Then the long decent towards Anderson Lake begins. Should be fairly easy building for a while as it’s mostly younger forest, with no under growth.







