We started at Fernwood. was recognized, receiving the Public-Private Partnerships and Access to/Use of Public Lands award for its community partnerships while developing multi-use recreational trails. The established trail takes you past the peak about a half mile and then a half mile march up it along the same route the Francis Peak hikers take. As has been mentioned, finding the South leg was a bit difficult. They grew grain on the property’s flat ground that was fertilized by intermittent flooding. AllTrails downloaded map is the only way it was possible for me navigate it. If you have a dog with you, take a collapsible bowl and an extra water bottle. I agree that is a hard hike. Let me start off by saying that it is also rewarding with stunning views all around. The trail evaporated at least a dozen times and I found myself stopping and getting my phone out to find the trail at least every 200 feet. 29. “We hope it will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.”. In a hundred years, they said, they hope the natural area will remain intact and enjoyed by Springfielders and visitors alike. Let me start with how you get there and then I’ll end with my own thoughts. The main focus of the Trinity Alps Wilderness is to the north and centered on Thompson Peak . Mount Thurston is a worthy hike that extends from the popular Elk Mountain Lookout. Thurston is a decent, refreshing hike. Thurston Here to There 8. Elk Mountain is a popular hike in Chilliwack. Thurston Regional Planning Council Would not recommend the descent to Adams Canyon unless you're willing to bushwack for a while. ⦠All in all I’m glad we did it. The neighbor was scared that Frederick seemed to have come back to life and got outof town just as fast as he could.Preservation of the LandHugh Gray and Connie Jaqua’s father, Hubert, logged the hill — very responsibly, they said. Hit my sliders once on a wash out on the backside but otherwise good to go. The Thurston County Bicycle Map is produced and maintained by Thurston Regional Planning Council with support from the following partners: 1. Thurston Peak is listed at #152 on the California Prominence list with 2,052 ft of prominence. Thurston Loop Off Road trail in Boundary, Washington (United States). City of Lacey 2. Turn left on Main and travel about 1.9 miles to the entrance on the right. Their father built them a little hunting cabin furnished with old, discarded furniture and a nice little cookstove. Passed down through generations, the property tells a story of the entrepreneurial spirit and community values of the Gray family.Siblings Hugh Gray and Connie Jaqua, who sold the property to Willamalane in 2012, hoped that the sale would preserve the property as a recreational area rather than being transformed by development. I got lost for a half hour trying to find the trail in some rough scrub oak (my legs are wrecked). App says 12.1 miles but my phone picked up ~18 miles due to the snow conditions altering the route. BOTH had pvc pipes when we were there and were easy to see and to access. “They did all the homesteading things that those early pioneers and ranchers did.”Frederick L. Gray died in July of 1915 at the age of 84. It’s still challenging and a good distance but it’s more well defined and will have better views the majority of the way. Thurston Hills Natural Area is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Springfield, Oregon. You can see all the way to Tooelle and south SLC and Morgan Valley and even into Huntsville. The south/Adams leg of the trail is nowhere near as good as the north leg. He and his family members are buried at Mount Vernon Pioneer Cemetery. One hour after Elk Mountain, we reached Mount Thurston. After that would be those that start at Fernwood and go up the Great Western Trail and go back the way they came. Rising 6,620 feet above Hood Canal, Mount Washington is a difficult hike and climb that only experienced hikers should attempt. Thurston County 7. The knife was removed from his body, and Frederick started to come around. Great scenic trail with lots of view points. Follow the rock cairns. His early life was spent in Pennsylvania and his teen years in Indiana. That house is now known as the Heritage House.The Grays were considered a successful family. Please give right away to non motorized traffic. You may start here or there is another entry point at Fernwood that joins with the Great Western Trail. From I-5, take the I-105/Highway 126 exit towards Springfield. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The Thurston Peaks are south of that picturesque area. Wish to have a better trail mark for the new hikers. The trail actually continues past Mt. If you look hard in the photo below (to the right) you can just see Marc disappearing into the trees. The hike itself begins with a steady incline up the mountain through a beautifully forested area. These memories, and many others, contributed to Hugh and Connie deciding to sell the property to Willamalane rather than to housing developers. Only a couple of sections have switch backs. Quite a bit of hiking straight up as well. The second is colloquially known as Cold Springs and you can’t miss it as it’s dead in the middle of the path with a white PVC pipe coming out of the mountain. Dorris Ranch: Gary Walker Trail System View a high resolution version here. Freddy was murdered in the woods at the age of 42, leaving behind his wife Elsie and their daughter Darlene Larson.Elva, born in 1905, was a secretary for a lawyer. Mount Thurston and Elk Mountain Hike Trip Plan. Copy and paste this code into your website. Intercity Transit 6. Mountain View from Mt. Share this page on your favorite Social network, © 2020 Willamalane Park and Recreation District, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, OR, For your dog's safety and other visitors' safety, please. Thurston Peak Loop via Great Western and Bonneville Shoreline Trails is a 12.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Layton, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. In a way this trail is the epitome of western Oregon. If you are faint of heart, stay away. Stay on the highway until the junction with Main Street in the Thurston area. In 1849, when Frederick L. was 18, the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in California sparked a gold rush. Please note that we do not allow E-Bikes at Thurston Hills Natural Area. City of Olympia 3. When we descended the Adams Cabin (south) leg of the loop we only encountered one additional spring and it was not conducive to obtaining water. Elk Mountain is a popular hike in Chilliwack. The grant we received to build the trails was specifically for non-motorized recreation, and as e-bikes are considered motorized, they are not permitted. Trail Maps The Willamalane district is home to several top-notch trail systems. The top of Elk Mountain offers a spectacular view of Chilliwack, Cultus Lake, and the surrounding Fraser Valley area. It was an accomplishment. The family’s first house burned down in the early 1860s. In one of my recent posts, I had talked about the need for a Trip Plan and leaving it with someone. “Next thing you know, he moves just a little,” said Hugh Gray. Record your own itinerary from the Wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community. You need to hike up two extra bumps to reach it. Thurston FSR. Elk-Thurston trail leads to Elk Mountain followed by Thurston Mountain. The real summit for Mount Thurston was an extra kilometer away. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. There’s a well defined trail that heads to the right/west towards that smaller peak but the correct path is to the left and up into the bowl and along the eastern side of Chin Scraper. There’s one point where you pretty much have to use all fours to scramble over a divide between drainages. Their sister, Glenda Gray-Cook, died before the transactions were made. There’s a lot of climbs and few flats. Instead of hiking straight up in shallow, scrub oak filled canyons, you are rewarded a easier slope with pine trees, mountain mahogany, and cool breezes. Many different scrambling routes you could take up to the ridgeline if you're looking for a more adventurous experience. She lived with her older sister Veda in their father’s Heritage House until Veda’s death. Whether thatâs hiking or biking, you wonât want to miss the chance to view the Pacific Northwest in our natural state. Long story short, ascend and descend via Great Western, don’t bother with the other “trail”. 13.5+ miles. Hugh and Connie recounted a story from the late 1880s of a property dispute. Thinking that Frederick was mortally wounded, the neighbor journeyed to the sheriff to report that he had killed Frederick in a fair fight. The forest was thinned five or six times, but when the land was sold to Willamalane, it contained more board feet than it had 20 years prior.“When you keep thinning the timber, you have a viable stand for generations,” he said. Once back on the trail it was so overgrown that I couldn’t really move at a fast pace. The first of the springs is a small, muddy marsh and a mosquito haven. One last thing, we think, based on my wife’s Garmin that this hike is probably closer to 13 miles. They had established living spaces in clearings, and they picked blackberries and fished for salmon for sustenance. Mount Cheam to Thurston Mountain Loop. The ascent up Great Western Trail was a butt-kicker (on-par with the Beus Canyon ascent to Mt. Hence the review saying that the decent to Adams is hard to find. There is so much scrub that your shins will be torn up unless you wear pants or some type of gaiters. If I were to do it again, though, I’d figure out a way to go back down that one tricky scramble and I’d not do the full loop (only doing the north leg) and double back the way I came. The ridge reaches a false summit with an incredible view into the Chilliwack River Valley. “And back then, the only things that mattered were their property and their access to water.”The disagreement resulted in the neighbor stabbing Frederick L. with a long knife. There's a beautiful meadow section around 5 miles in that offered some gorgeous photo ops. Then, the rotting trees would have become a fire hazard for Springfield as it developed toward the east.Hugh and Connie remember their father as a hard-working, diligent man who “loved the land and respected the land,” Connie said. It was relatively unknown prior to being officially named in the early 1990's, and before county highpoint climbing became popular. It showcases how wet the forest can get, but that moisture results in an abundance of plantlife. Along the ridge line to Elk Mt. The views, the animals, the environment are all very unique for a Wasatch Front hike. Elva and her niece Darlene were close, and Elva transferred ownership of her property to Darlene at age 98. This gets you up onto the long ridge line that runs East towards Thurston. The trail is more difficult to follow after you leave the Great Western Trail and head the last bit up to the peak. Springfield Paths View a high resolution version here. The trail is easy to follow but over grown so wear pants. It should be noted that the terrain is very technical past Elk mountain--this section does not support biking traffic but HIKING traffic for ⦠Thurston - British Columbia Canada Hiking. “We scattered her ashes on the clearing where the hunting cabin used to stand,” he said.As Hugh and Connie reflect on the last 150 years of the Thurston Hills land, they also consider its future. As you descend, the heat increases dramatically and the breeze/wind tends to decrease ( unless you are out on a very rare stormy day). The main trailhead entrance is located off Main Street and 75th Street in Springfield. “There’s a lot of treasure there if you can find it,” said Hugh Gray. City of Yelm 5. Use these maps to guide your way! The effort is totally worth it once you get up near the ridgeline as the views really open up. When the siblings were young, they discovered artifacts like arrowheads all around the Thurston Hills property. “Like so many families at that time, the property was split among the children when Frederick J. died,” said Connie Jaqua.Veda, born in 1899, was a school teacher. “Our time at that hunting cabin yielded a lot of venison and good camping trips,” Hugh said. It’s a steep grade both up and down with lots of SHORT switchbacks. The new Thurston Hills Natural Area features a beautiful forested hike located in Springfield, Oregon. If you have the time and energy after visiting Elk Mountain, Thurston is a nice hike ⦠Views are spectacular but I would wait another month or two. From mountain biking to family rides, there are plenty of trails to explore in the region. Wear a hat. Thurston Hills. Lots of loose scrabble on steep descents. She lived at the Heritage House for most of her life.Hubert, born in 1901, contributed to a number of local history and genealogical publications. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. I can’t stress this enough: if you are hiking in Summer to mid Fall: top off your bottles at those two springs and take a nice big drink while you are at it; especially if you are doing the full loop. However, I believe we could have very carefully gotten water from that pipe without filtering. The path was a little less maintained in this section, so you need to push aside tree-branches and bushes to make it through! A Disciples Of Dirt volunteer works on the Thurston Hills Mountain Bike Trail Photo By Colin Houck. I left home at 7 am and... Mount Thurston⦠It's a medium-difficulty trail, popular with the ⦠I wouldn’t have dared attempt coming back down that scramble without a rope. Mount Thurston is a worthy hike that extends from the popular Elk Mountain Lookout. There are 3 springs along the Fernwood/GWT approach. We started at the waypoint marked PARK, then rode up the Mt. 7/18/2020 I started at the Hobbs canyon trailhead on Valley View Dr. “We got to walk past all the places that were important to us, all the landings,” said Hugh Gray. Thurston Mountain Off Road trail in Bridal Falls, British Columbia (Canada). Follow the well-worn trail to Mt Thurston (1627 metres), about one hour or so distant gaining a further 150 metres of elevation. Hugh and Connie followed suit by selling their property to Willamalane to be made into the Thurston Hills Natural Area. View from Mt. But if you want a “day hike” go from Francis Peak. NOTE: Yew Haw and Acer Spades Trails are closed for the rainy season and will reopen in late Spring. Drove in a 93 Land Cruiser with 2.5â lift and 33â tires. Most of it is just climbing steadily and sometimes directly up. Gain a new perspective when you hit the trails in the region. The first 3 miles or so are snow-free but once you hit about 3.5, you hit plenty of snow. A couple of notes on the springs as you ascend the northern leg of the loop: The Elk to Thurston Mountaion trail is well maintained with clear orange markers & ribbons and in good conditions, some steep with loose rock section, your reward is the spectacular view of Chilliwack from the Elk mountain summit. Though there is little scenery to enjoy, recent logging activity has provided a view of the Black Hills to the south. I’m glad I can check this one off. NOTICE â Trail Closure Due to muddy and deteriorating trail conditions the Yew Haw trail and Acer Spades Trail are closed to mountain bike access for the wet season. Cultus Lake and Mount Baker are also prominently featured from the viewpoint. I decided to do this route based on the elevation gain and wanting to cross Thurston Peak off my list. Lots of roots and branches in the trail to trip you up. 28. The Elk-Thurston Trail takes hikers 4 km, uphill to an incredible viewpoint overlooking the Fraser Valley. The views are remarkable. There’s a spot that can send you off in a wrong direction if you’re not paying attention to your app. Up to 4 miles long, you'll have glimpses of mountain and city views, as well as plenty of mossy trees and meandering streams to delight your senses. They learned that Native Americans had lived in the Thurston Hills when Frederick L. settled there. Thurston Hills Natural Area provides 665 acres of land dedicated to recreation and habitat restoration in east Springfield. Therefore we proceeded with the full loop to the Adams Cabin trail. Download its GPS track and follow the route on a map. She was among the first teachers of the Davis School, which became part of the Thurston School District in 1927. Thurston sits a few miles north of Francis Peak, famous in the area for it's two large white FAA radar domes that look like giant golf balls. The third is a little farther along but lacks the pvc it’s just a fresh runoff/source. Ogden). Their second house, which still stands today, was built in 1865 using timber that came from the hills. This trail eventually links up with an old forest service road and takes you to an obvious pass, where a trail then continues on to Mt. Hugh Gray and Connie Jaqua said they saw the signature in person, but the deed was lost when the property transferred ownership in the 1970s.Frederick L. married Olive Davis, and together they had eight children. The trail continues to Mount Thurston for another 3.5km, hike along the ridge enjoying beautiful view of the Fraser Valley and coulourful wild flower meadows. Good thing we had AllTrails! We didn’t bother because we had plenty. Just east of Springfield, the Thurston Hills Natural Area offers five trails, which can be combined for more than 6.5 miles (14.5 km) of riding. Thurston Hills and the Gray Family Legacy, Current Construction and Planning Projects, Download a high-resolution pdf of this map. Much of the land went to his son, Frederick James Gray.The Gray FamilyFrederick J. took on the homestead, where he lived with his wife Sarah Maude Hastings and their five children: Veda, Hubert, Frederick J. Jr., Elva, and Lloyd. What should have taken 6-7 hours took 9 1/2 at a good pace trekking through the snow with poles. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Thurston Hills Natural Area bike trail in Springfield. Here’s the con to the whole route, the descent via Thurston Peak Trail and Adams Cabin Trail is complete and utter garbage. This is my first time out with the all trails app and my first time on the Thurstan Peak and I was not doing that well finding the trail but it was beautiful what I did hike. End of Trail to Mt. Frederick L. was born in 1831 to Alexander and Lydia Gray. Deeply rutted jeep trail. Almost no one does the loop. Take a machete. Thurston Peaks are located in the southern part of the vast Trinity Alps Wilderness. “He still wanted it to look like a forest even though it was thinned,” Hugh said. The Elk Mountain lookout pmrovides an endless view that is hard to beat. Steep climb up. Thurston Peak is the highest point in Morgan and Davis Counties so it gets a fair amount of ⦠To the southwest Vedder Mountain, and Cultus Lake beckon. Mercer, which is the highest peak along the ridge. You will need a means of filtration to use it. Very sketchy trail, tons of scrambling, especially in May as there was a lot of snow. It is a tight turn with no turn lane, so exercise caution. Frederick’s body was laid in front of the grieving family. Thurston Peak is the highest peak in Davis and Morgan counties. Beautiful views at the peak and throughout. I also logged 13ish miles rather than 12.1 according to Garmin. Long before it was a natural area enjoyed by community hikers and mountain bikers, the Thurston Hills area was a pioneer homestead. I went back down the way I came to avoid bushwhacking like other reviews have said of the Adams Cabin trail. I think it took me just as long to get back down the mountain as it did to get up. If the family had let nature take its course, the trees might have become overcrowded. In what follows, they recount stories of their family’s history on this land.The PatriarchFrederick Lutanner Gray was the pioneer who originally settled the Thurston Hills. Reading the other ratings I’ve realized that this trail is all about your perspective. Trail to Mt. Jeep Track, Exploration Trail, Deactivated FSR. “These old guys were tough — and lucky,” he said. The trails will be re-opened when soil moisture has decreased and the trail surface hardens. 3-4 stars. The lure of the West called Frederick L. to be a wagontrain scout, which occupied his time for several years.Frederick L. liked the Thurston area, and he decided in 1853 to stake a claim in what is now Thurston Hills Natural Area. The Elk-Thurston Trail takes hikers 4 km, uphill to an incredible viewpoint overlooking the Fraser Valley. If you look on this route you see it has a different way up than down - the way down is often difficult to find and not marked as well as the way up. Sometimes, land disputes among settlers led to brutal instances of pioneer problem resolution. Thurston BC Canada. Environmental responsibility was a strong family value that was passed to Glenda, Hugh, and Connie.The three siblings grew up playing on the land. Thurston Peak Loop via Great Western and Bonneville Shoreline Trails is a 19.5 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Layton, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The deed was signed by none other than Abraham Lincoln. Our hike... Elk Mountain. “A neighbor was setting a fence line that old Frederick didn’t agree with,” Hugh Gray said. The second and third springs are the places to get water. I enjoyed the ascent quite a bit, beautiful fall colors and scenic views once you get up a few thousand feet. Elk Mountain Trail to Thurston Mountain is a 9.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada that features a great forest setting and is rated as difficult. From that point it’s pretty easy to see your way to Thurston Peak. City of Tumwater 4. How about this one. As a result of not knowing this, we took entirely too much water and gear which added to the misery we experienced lol. “They always had bacon curing,” said Hugh Gray. This is the highest point on this loop. 27. I’ve seen people start there but “technically” you should start at Fernwood and join up with the GWT. He married Flossie May Gray and together had three children: Glenda, Hugh, and Connie. This is definitely a hard hike. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from July until October. Thurston Peak is a nice Wasatch Mountains hike with a trail nearly to the summit. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Elva died in 2010 at age 105.Lloyd, born in 1912, was Frederick J.’s youngest child. We were there early/mid September and the first spring was trickling. presented the award at a virtual ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 22 with participation by award recipients and key trails champions, including members of Congress. Great (if a bit hazy) mountain views all around. This peak doesnât get much attention because of its lofty neighbors in northern ⦠He married Julia May Gray and died in 1991 at age 79.Family StoriesHugh Gray and Connie Jaqua were raised on tales passed down from their great-grandfather Frederick L.’s time. Along the way are views the entire time and a bonus peak half way there if you decide to stop early. In the process, you reach a good Fraser Valley observation point. The property that passed to Hugh and Connie was eventually sold to Willamalane.Frederick James Jr., also known as Freddy, was born in 1902. The most common approach is those that drive up Francis Peak. Take lots of water and go early to avoid heat. There is a bit of a scramble to reach the actual peak, there isn’t much of a defined trail but it’s obvious where the peak is. by pto | Jan 13, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 comments. Darlene Larson, Hugh, and Connie’s cousin, sold her piece of land, including the Heritage House, to the City of Springfield in 2012 in the hopes that it would become a historic location. If you have the time and energy after visiting Elk Mountain, Thurston is a nice hike and much less frequented than the Elk Lookout. The start point of this hike is on a street marked with no public access. I would have gave this peak 5 stars had it not been so miserable. Thurston Hills Natural Area Trails View a ⦠There is actually some type of pipe and it is much more marshy than the other springs. Great view and well worth the scramble to get to the top. The trail as listed here also says to start on a street that says “no public access”. Thurston BC Canada - Hike in Chilliwack Area. This is shown as a loop however this isn’t a commonly used route. The trail is wide and easy to navigate but the top section is very steep and the loose dirt is ⦠Mountain trail is an exciting equine sport that has its roots close to Thurston County â it was started by Mark and Lee Bolender in Silver Creek, Washington. Thurston, but it's condition is in somewhat worse condition due to the fact that few carry along the ridge this far from Elk. Dense, damp forest is all that awaits you up this steep hike, and itâs quite a climb up the ridge with nary a switchback. It was my first hike in Chilliwack, and I was looking forward to this hike. They also raised cattle and pigs. The property spanned about 1,000 acres and stretched from the hills down to what is now Thurston Road. Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Fernwood Recreation Area to East Mountain Wilderness Park, Kaysville East Mountain Wilderness Park Trail, East Mountain Wilderness Park to Adam's Canyon, Webb Canyon from East Mountain Wilderness Park, Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Layton Ridge to Fernwood Recreation Area, Great Western Trail via Fernwood Recreation Site, Bonneville Shoreline to Hobbs North Ridge Trail, Thurston Peak Loop via Great Western and Bonneville Shoreline Trails. Nobody uses the trail apparently, not even game. I ascended via Great Western and after a couple of miles succumbed to power hiking the uphills and running any flats I came across. This area opened to the public in 2017, providing a growing trail system for hikers, mountain bikers, and nature lovers. It’s when you’re about to approach the bowl to the left of the small peak known as “Chin Scraper”. 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