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The ultimate adventure guide

Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
There is no designated parking and no parking on Palatine Hill Road. The best access is to park on Brugger Street closest to Palatine Hill Road.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
Just off the entrance at Pallatine Hill Road.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
General park rules are posted at each of the entrances.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
It is fairly wet and muddy in the winter season. Plan accordingly
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
The trail is easy to follow, but it is by no means well established.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
The winter months provide an almost surreal, fogged-in, and isolated experience.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
Water runoff may wash out sections of the trail in the winter. They are still easily navigated.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
River View Natural Area.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
Evidence of past mountain biking can be seen throughout the park.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
Berms from mountain biking.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
Although not a technical trail, there are several sections of steep incline/decline.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
River View Natural Area.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
Trail signs easily mark the path and junctions within the park
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
The eastern edge provides glimpses of the river.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
The eastern entrance from Highway 43, Macadam Avenue.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
The park management is currently working on active vegetation projects
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
The entrance from the park into Lewis and Clark College.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
River View Natural Area.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
The southwest entrance to get back into the park from Lewis and Clark College.
Kyle Wagner
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01/20/2018
River View Natural Area.
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date: 
01/20/2018
Be ready for mud in the winter!
Kyle Wagner
Photo Date: 
01/20/2018
Bonus points if you can find the gnome hiding in the park!

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