The University of Washington's Charles L. Pack Experimental Forest provides a field location for faculty, staff, and students from the University's College of Forest Resources. They can teach, conduct research, and demonstrate modern forest management here - classes were in session as we hiked the trails. Our hike was about a 2 mile, uphill climb yesterday, starting about 10:30 a.m. - just perfect for a hiking/canoeing day.
We walked through different forest blends, mostly Douglas fir and western red cedar. As we hiked to the top of Hugo Mountain, various trees were marked, indicating something important about each one. We hiked to the top, and passed several lovely waterfalls. This is a popular area in the summertime, where horseback riding and mountain bikes are allowed in some designated areas. Hunting occurs in season. It was a great day for a hike, then we followed it up with a couple hours of canoeing. Check out the post below...
