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    The ultimate adventure guide

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

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