Journey of a 1000 steps Traditional Cache
Capn Sea Bert: The hiding spot appears to have washed out and I don’t get down here like I used to to check on it. I looked today for the container and could not find it. It was good while it lasted :)
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This cache is located in Washington State Park on the '1000 steps' trail.
I heard an old Chinese proverb once that said: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Well, how about the journey of a '1000 steps' begins with just one step. This cache is located in Washington State Park on the '1000 steps' trail. You can either park near the TRAILHEAD and walk up or park near the CCC SHELTER and walk down. The trail is very rocky in spots so watch your step and be sure to visit the OVERLOOK shelter on the trail, it has a great view!
A geopermit is on file at the park office. I also obtained this description of the trail from their website and information given to me at the park office:
1000 Steps Trail
Hiking Length: 1.5 Miles
Estimated Hiking Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Type: Loop
Blazes: Yellow
This trail was constructed by Company 1743 of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1936. In fact, most of the outstanding rock work in the park is a result of their efforts, including the large stone steps that give 1000 Steps Trail its name. After climbing the stone steps up through the oak/hickory hardwood forest, you will encounter more of the CCC’s handiwork: an overlook shelter built into the hillside to resemble a natural outcropping. This stone shelter overlooks the Big River valley and makes a nice resting place after the long climb up the talus slope. Hiking along this trail, you may see wildflowers, native songbirds, frisky squirrels and other small mammals, majestic hardwood trees and abundant dolomite rock outcroppings.
This trail is moderately difficult. Along this trail, you will encounter several bridges and stonework that may become slippery, rocks and roots sticking up in the trail’s natural surface, and steep grades traversed by uneven stone steps. You may also notice a number of downed trees along many sections of the trail; these are a result of severe storm damage, and the area will recover as time passes.
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Haqre ebpxf