Recreation enthusiasts and DNR staff tour the area in Reiter Foothills Forest set aside for non-motorized recreation. Photo: DNR/Robert Dengel
This past Saturday (Feb. 27), DNR staff and 14 interested citizens toured the section of Reiter Foothills Forest that will provide a range of non-motorized recreation opportunities, including horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. Also participating in the field day: a park ranger from nearby Wallace Falls State Park and contractors hired by DNR to design some of the more challenging and technical trails and.
The group hiked to different sections of the proposed non-motorized area and discussed locations and opportunities for trails and trailheads. The group also talked about what types of trails can be easily shared amongst the different uses and what types of trails need to be for separate uses.
The field day took place both north and south of Wallace River. The group talked about the possibilities of a linking trail system between Reiter Foothills Forest and Wallace Falls State Park.
Many thanks to our neighbors at Gold Bar Nature Trails for their help in making the field day a success by giving the group temporary access across their bridge over May Creek.
So far, DNR has conducted three field days at Reiter to:
- Scope out restoration needs (February 6)
- Explore motorized opportunities (February 20)
- Look at non-motorized opportunities (February 27)
More field days will take place in the future as part of a public process to reopen Reiter with safe, enjoyable, and sustainable recreation opportunities.
If you’d like to receive regular updates about the progress at Reiter Foothills Forest, send an email to reiterfoothills@dnr.wa.gov. Put the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
Tags: DNR, Recreation, trails, Washington
