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The ultimate adventure guide
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Braley welcome and information sign.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Campsites are best for small RVs, truck campers, or tents.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
The turnaround loop at the end of Braley Pond Road. The three best primitive campsites are located here.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
The campsite aren't numbered. This is the best site near the Calfpasture River.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
One of the trailheads at the recreation area.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Another of the primitive campsites.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Good clean vault toilets at the picnic area.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Late winter ice on Braley Pond.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Leave no trace. Someone felt compelled to change their oil in the campsite and leave the mess.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Another of the trailheads at the recreation area.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
The fun easy trail around the lake also provides fishing access.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
The Johnson Draft Trail.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Braley Pond from the small earthen dam.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
The footbridge across Calfpasture River and the stairs to the top of the dam.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
The neat clean picnic area. Camping is not allowed here.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
The Ramsey's Draft main trailhead is about 6 miles away and offers the easiest access to the old-growth forest.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
The wilderness boundary.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
03/15/2019
Ramsey's Draft Trail requires several river crossings. At high water in winter it can be difficult to ford.