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RichP Member
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Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:46 pm
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I know these places change hands from time to time, but browsing maps on the Hancock Recreation website where Google sends me, I see no lands listed in Western Wa. Permit sales haven't started for the year yet so maybe that's why. Hoping they offer a non-motorized permit for a decent fee but can find no info on that either?? Specifically, I'm looking to access some hills around Enumclaw and south of there.
https://www.hancockrecreation.com
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Eric Peak Geek
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Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:44 pm
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You're in the right place I believe. They have at least 3 tree farms in WA to my knowledge, White River, Kapowsin, and Eatonville. I had a motorized Kapowsin permit in 2019 which was pricey at $300 but allowed me to get to some peaks w/o trespassing and I live in Pierce County so used it for quiet winter walks with the dog. Permit season ran 4/1-3/31 and per the email I bought on 3/18 but not sure if that is when it opened for sale for the year. Not sure about non-motorized availability or prices. I bought White River in 2020 but then elected to cancel for a refund as it was closed due to COVID. Thinking about doing White River this year perhaps. My guess is they don't list it on the website until it is available for sale or shortly before but I'm not sure.
Contact info in the emails:
Hancock Forest Management
31716 Camp 1 Road East
Orting, WA Orting
1-800-782-1493
and emails from hnunnally at hnrg.com (H=Heather)
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Brian Curtis Trail Blazer/HiLaker
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I was looking at this a month or two ago, too. I was left scratching my head. Looking at the links Sore Feet posted a lot has changed since I was looking. It is good to see some progress, at least.
As for the Golden Lakes, I hope never to have to hike the Paul Peak Trail again. As best I can tell whomever laid out that trail was stretching it out so it wouldn't be a shortcut vs coming in from Mowich Lake.
that elitist from silverdale wanted to tell me that all carnes are bad--Studebaker Hoch
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that elitist from silverdale wanted to tell me that all carnes are bad--Studebaker Hoch
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RichP Member
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Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:33 am
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RichP Member
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Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:30 pm
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To follow up, permits are now available and I got the annual non-motorized access for the White River section for $45.00. A pretty good deal for biking gravel roads and dumpster diving. The Kapowsin section only offers a motorized permit for $325.00 which I could not bring bring myself to buy. Maybe this can change and they will offer non-motorized access with some encouragement.
https://www.hancockrecreation.com
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Eric Peak Geek
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Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:29 pm
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Being a lazy peakbagger, I picked up the motorized White River. Hope to get some semi-local P400s out of it with the main attractions being Peak 5018 and then I hope to drop off of the ridge from there and down to a saddle and up to Frog which is kind of a pain to get to these days.
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Tue May 17, 2022 8:01 pm
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I've used my non-motorized permit a few times and it has been good. Here's a view from today on a 25-mile ride. Quiet and only saw one vehicle the whole time I was out. My only worry is leaving my vehicle parked outside the gates along 410. So far all my windows are intact. Much of this property is now Muckleshoot but is evidently still managed by Hancock aka Manulife.
Boise Ridge Ride
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Wed May 18, 2022 8:42 am
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Nice. How are the roads back there for riding? Do you stick the the main lines?
I imagine in those 25 miles you got some good vert
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RichP Member
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Wed May 18, 2022 8:50 am
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I parked at the Mill Gate just outside of Enumclaw and the roads are excellent for riding. I was mostly on mainlines but did veer off to spurs for a couple of summits and those roads are mostly good. There are gates up and down 410. Here is a map of the White River section. More that 3k gain but the roads have a pretty good grade for biking. There was some pushing involved in the steepest sections but the ride down was exhilarating.
https://www.hancockrecreation.com/sites/default/files/property-recreation-maps/WhiteRiver.pdf
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Eric Peak Geek
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Thu May 19, 2022 8:33 am
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You definitely worked harder than I did on Enumclaw and Boise Ridge. I tried to discreetly do some things on Sunday in the rain up near the Grassy ridgeline but ran into the security guy and his husky way back while driving and that plus the rain caused me to bag it. Think I will get the main objectives back closer to the S before venturing too far afield.
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RichP Member
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Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:51 pm
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Just to follow up on my original query: I got an email today from Manulife/Hancock who formerly managed recreational permits for The White River Tree Farm. They will no longer be doing this as The Muckleshoot Tribe will be managing the recreational program as of 2024. I assume this includes The Kapowsin Tree Farm as well. I haven't found any info online regarding permits but they usually go on sale in March each year.
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Has anyone found any updated info for Kaposwin Tree Farm access for 2024?
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RichP Member
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Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:02 am
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Haven't heard or seen anything yet. I did write to ask them pretty please on a non-motorized permit for the area.
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