St. Louis ponds were created by the construction of I-5, these ponds were dug out for gravel needed for the freeway nearby. They began to fill in with water, and over time became this neat park that has half a dozen different kinds of fish to try to catch, One of which is stocked yearly with rainbow trout. (pond #3) It is managed by ODFW. There are many wheelchair accessable fishing platforms, and other areas to get close to the water. This park is open dawn to dusk, but the gate to the main park is closed from Oct. 1st. to March 1st. However you are permited to park along the road and easily walk in.It is not a long walk at all.( Not wheel chair accessable durning these months.)
THE BEST TIME TO ATTEMPT THESE HIDES IS WINTER DUE TO VEGETATION
The best way to begin to trek twards the hides in the south side of the park is to begin where the road into the park makes a 90 degree turn away from the train tracks. There is no trail other than the critter trails that do help you get down into this beautiful area of this park. It was remarkably not too soggy when I placed these in January. However there is much uneven ground so please wear boots to support your ankles, and watch your step.
Not far from the lonely pine tree, you are looking for a camo painted 32 oz plastic screw top container, please put the lid back on tightly.