Syncline

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Status: Open

Most of these routes (trails) are currently undergoing an official recognition process by the Forest Service. Many go through private property and can not be specificly advertised.

Steward: Ann McDonald

updated by Dan on Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Length: 5-25 miles
Type: Loop, Out and Back, Multiple loops, figure 8s
Time: 1 to 5 hours
Aerobic: Moderate to high
Technical: Intermediate/Advanced/expert
Season: Early spring through early winter

Land Status: GPNF, Mt. Adams Ranger District

Trailhead: Access for this area is at the base of Courtney Road off Highway 14 east of Bingen, Wa.

Trails:
Coyote-open and cleared but lots of poison oak,
Catherine Creek/Attwood-open and clear,
The Rocks-open and clear,
Syncline Road track-open and clear,
Attwood Road-open and clear,
Mauii-open and clear,
Hidden Canyon-open, lots of poison oak,
Loose Lucy-open with two downed trees and poison oak,
The Wizard-open and cleared,
Sick Puppy-open and cleared,
The Other One-Open and cleared of Oak by Tim Brown.

Note: The trail follows old road beds in places but is primarily singletrack. Use caution when descending along the top of Cry baby, Upper Agony or Hidden Canyon, the sidehill is very steep with severe penalties for going off the trail. Avoid skidding on the steep descents.