GC1APEP McMillin Trailhead (Traditional Cache) in Washington, United States created by Trailblaz3r82

This cache has been archived.

Trailblaz3r82: Unfortunately I have not had any time to take care of this cache and I don't want to just leave it out there and let someone else archive it for me. SO, I am archiving because I do not live close to it anymore and most likely won't be able to take care of it in time so whom ever would like this spot, have at it and Happy Caching.

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A cache by Trailblaz3r82 Message this owner

Hidden : 4/3/2008

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is my first cache and I was going to have this cache in another location but decided against it. It's a micro with some write-in-the-rain paper so don't forget your pen. This cache is at one of the Foothills Trail trailheads. For those of you who don't know anything about it, here you go.

The Foothills Trail is a 12-foot wide non-motorized asphalt trail/linear park suitable for bicycles, walking, in-line skates and wheel chairs. It also has a soft shoulder path for equestrians.

Completed paved sections include 15 miles from Meeker to the South Prairie Creek in South Prairie and a 1.8 mile section in Buckley. Our future plan is to continue the trail to Sumner where we will connect with the Interurban Trail that now extends through Kent and Auburn. The trail in Buckley will continue east to Enumclaw and King County.

The Foothills Trail has been constructed in sections as finances, environmental permits and county ownership have allowed. When complete, the trail will be more than 28 miles in length.

Rail-Trail History
A Rail-Trail is an abandoned railbed used as a non-motorized public trail with transportation and recreation in mind. There are over 10,000 miles of rail trail in the U.S. Some abandoned rail lines have been rail-banked which keeps the corridor in one ownership. However, to assemble the Foothills Trail, each segment of trail was painstakingly purchased or, in some cases. donated to Pierce County. Federal and state grant funds are used to construct the trial segments into existing and ongoing Foothills Trail.

Burlington Northern Railway abandoned the railbed in 1982. The effort started in 1984 when a Buckley physician and a community visionary organized the Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition to assist Pierce County Parks in building the trail. Despite roadblocks, construction of the trail is ongoing and thousands of users are already enjoying its benefits.

Location Description:

McMillin to Orting
Distance: 3 miles

The McMillin Trailhead is a popular starting spot for bikers, skaters and stroller pushers. Most of this 2.3 mile section is parallel to SR 162. This was the original "Model Mile" of the trail and many consider it the most scenic part of the trail as it runs through Orting.

There is sufficient parking available, there are restrooms, an information kiosk, and a children’s play area. From State Highway 167 and/or 512 take the State Highway 410 exit, then take the Orting/Sumner exit which is Route 162. Turn right towards Orting.

The McMillin trailhead is on the right directly after the cement bridge at the confluence of the Puyallup and Carbon Rivers. The Orting trailhead is 2.2 miles further on the right located in the Orting City Park.

CONGRATS to Tomison and road trip for the FTF!

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