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Timmie Member
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Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:42 pm
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RodF Member
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Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:39 pm
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Hey Timmie, where is this shot taken? Looking downstream from the big rock in the river at Cliff Camp?
A request for other hikers of the Lower Gray Wolf: could you take a tape measure?
There's a broken tread on the Sutherland Creek footbridge, which is past Cliff Camp and Divide Camp, about 3-1/2 miles from the trailhead and 3/4 mile below the former/missing Gray Wolf bridge site. If someone could take the exact measurements LxWxD of that tread, we could rip, dry and pack it in, perhaps more easily than finding windfall cedar on-site. (At least we'd get it done, it's been bugging me!) Thanks.
Reports on windfall, tread or bridge issues are always appreciated. We did some light work on the lower 2 miles last week, but will work on other trails unless we hear of stuff that needs doing there.
"of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir
"the wild is not the opposite of cultivated. It is the opposite of the captivated” - Vandana Shiva
"of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir
"the wild is not the opposite of cultivated. It is the opposite of the captivated” - Vandana Shiva
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Scrooge Famous Grouse
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Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:42 pm
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Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you....... Go and find it. Go!
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Phil Member
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Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:54 pm
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Are there still a couple of 1-2' logs spanning the gap where the old bridge was washed out?
A few years ago I shimmied across one and continued my hike beyond. Just past the bridge washout are gorgeous canyons.
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Timmie Member
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Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:16 pm
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Quote: | Hey Timmie, where is this shot taken? Looking downstream from the big rock in the river at Cliff Camp? |
Yes it is
Quote: | There's a broken tread on the Sutherland Creek footbridge, which is past Cliff Camp and Divide Camp, about 3-1/2 miles from the trailhead and 3/4 mile below the former/missing Gray Wolf bridge site. If someone could take the exact measurements LxWxD of that tread, we could rip, dry and pack it in, perhaps more easily than finding windfall cedar on-site. (At least we'd get it done, it's been bugging me!) Thanks. |
Crabio is more of a picture taker and we have one of me standing in the holes. I am sure he will be adding his to this thread soon. I wear a size 9 shoe so that can give you an idea of the size plank you need.
Quote: | Timmie, I do like your treatment of moving water. |
LOL thanks
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RodF Member
Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 2593 | TRs | Pics Location: Sequim WA |
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Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:44 pm
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Phil wrote: | Are there still a couple of 1-2' logs spanning the gap where the old bridge was washed out? |
I've been using this log, about 100 yards below the old bridge site -
log downstream of GW bridge site
This is a very problematic site for a replacement bridge, so alas there are no plans to replace it. The entire south pier, shown below, was lost to a slide and flood, and a replacement wouldn't last. And due to cliffs both above and below this site, there's no good replacement site accessible.
old Gray Wolf bridge, by Don Abbott
So the Slab Camp trail is now the new access for the Gray Wolf.
new Slab Camp Trail bridge
About 2 miles upriver, just below Slide Camp, the Forest Service plans blast two cliff areas this summer to widen the trail and restore stock access to Gray Wolf Camp.
"of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir
"the wild is not the opposite of cultivated. It is the opposite of the captivated” - Vandana Shiva
"of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir
"the wild is not the opposite of cultivated. It is the opposite of the captivated” - Vandana Shiva
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crabio Member
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crabio Member
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Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:10 pm
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So the Slab Camp trail is now the new access for the Gray Wolf.
new Slab Camp Trail bridge
Hi Rod ... so am I correct in understanding that we can get to those teasing canyon views from the Slab Camp Trail ???
-c
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RodF Member
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Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:27 pm
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crabio wrote: | Hi Rod ... so am I correct in understanding that we can get to those teasing canyon views from the Slab Camp Trail ??? |
If you cross the new Slab Camp bridge, hike less than 1/4 mile on up to the former Camp Tony Shelter site at the Gray Wolf Trail junction, then turn left downriver, there's a wonderful 3/4 mile section of unmaintained trail down to the former bridge site. This is the most beautiful section of the lower Gray Wolf trail, and offers some exceptional river and canyon views.
The trail upriver to Gray Wolf Camp is up on the steep hillside well above the river, so offers few good canyon views.
Be thou forewarned: Unexplained X-Files phenomena have been witnessed in this vicinity...
ScottM's incantation raises the Blue Dome Spirit
"of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir
"the wild is not the opposite of cultivated. It is the opposite of the captivated” - Vandana Shiva
"of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir
"the wild is not the opposite of cultivated. It is the opposite of the captivated” - Vandana Shiva
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ScottM Member
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 363 | TRs | Pics Location: The Olympics |
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Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:35 pm
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You guys must be slipping something in my tea. I think Rod snapped this other photo on a completely different trip but still in the Graywolf. The common denominator, other than the clothes, is that mug of tea in my hand.Gray Wolf 2008 340
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