Sun, Jun 09
|Blanchard Mountain Trail Upper Lot
Past Event: Blanchard Mountain Legacy Forest Walk
Come see the Blanchard Mountain Legacy Forest in Skagit County. DNR is planning to clearcut this forest in the “Mayfly” timber sale in 2028. Distance: 3 miles roundtrip Terrain: On trail Elevation gain: ~550 feet
Time & Location
Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Blanchard Mountain Trail Upper Lot, Unnamed Road,, Bow, WA 98232, USA
Guests
About the event
Located on the Usual and Accustomed lands of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the “Mayfly” timber sale threatens the coastal Blanchard Mountain legacy forest. This forest is immediately adjacent to the Blanchard Core NRCA and is home to massive Douglas firs and Western redcedars. The timber sale is scheduled for auction in 2028.
Please join us on June 9th to visit the sale and raise awareness for our legacy forests.
Where: We'll meet at the Blanchard Mountain Trail Upper Parking Lot (48.61697243668242, -122.38576858073016)
When: 10am-1:00pm June 9th, 2024
What: This walk will be up to 3 miles roundtrip ON TRAIL. Elevation gain of ~550 feet.
Please bring water, snacks, shoes to hike in and the appropriate layers in case of rain. *DISCOVER PASS REQUIRED*
Want to carpool? Send an email to kyle@wlfdc.org with your general area, and we'll do our best to put you in touch with others interested in carpooling.