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The ultimate adventure guide
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
There is no designated parking and no parking on Palatine Hill Road. The best access is to park on Brugger Street closest to Palatine Hill Road.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
Just off the entrance at Pallatine Hill Road.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
General park rules are posted at each of the entrances.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
It is fairly wet and muddy in the winter season. Plan accordingly
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
The trail is easy to follow, but it is by no means well established.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
The winter months provide an almost surreal, fogged-in, and isolated experience.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
Water runoff may wash out sections of the trail in the winter. They are still easily navigated.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
River View Natural Area.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
Evidence of past mountain biking can be seen throughout the park.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
Berms from mountain biking.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
Although not a technical trail, there are several sections of steep incline/decline.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
River View Natural Area.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
Trail signs easily mark the path and junctions within the park
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
The eastern edge provides glimpses of the river.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
The eastern entrance from Highway 43, Macadam Avenue.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
The park management is currently working on active vegetation projects
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
The entrance from the park into Lewis and Clark College.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
River View Natural Area.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
The southwest entrance to get back into the park from Lewis and Clark College.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
River View Natural Area.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
Be ready for mud in the winter!
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date:
01/20/2018
Bonus points if you can find the gnome hiding in the park!