Next Trail Project

West Elwha, ONP: puncheon removal and realigned tread touch up

Date & Time: 09/12/2026 08:00 AM TO 05:00 PM

We're going to go back to revisit the project we did on the West Elwha trail, about 3/8 mile up trail from the old Altaire Campground.

> We're going to disassemble the rotted puncheon. Pull out the fasteners and pack those out. Pile the cedar planks in an inconspicuous place in case they are needed later for anything, and toss the fastener-free sills and stringers back to nature.

> We are also going to take a close look at the tread we put in. It will have had the summer to dry out and be used, and I think at least one horse has been ridden on it prematurely. It's likely we'll need to do some repair and / or touch up.

How will we get there?
Meet at Madison Falls trailhead with our bikes. Take bikes to Altaire (this does require pushing them over the nearly 1/2 mile long rough bypass trail) and then hike the 3/8 mile to the job site.

Is a bike required?
Nope, but be prepared to leave at least a 1/2 hour before the ones who are biking.

When?
Saturday, September 12.

What time?
Be ready to roll by 8:30 am, so arrive a little earlier than that. Walkers be ready to start by 8:00.

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