Directions:From Astoria, HWY 101 South to
Warrenton. Right onto East Harbor Drive by Walgreens. At the
4-way stop in Warrenton, continue straight to the blinking 4-way stop
in Hammond. Hammond Grocery is on the left. File
Cabinet is located just inside the entrance on the left. (From
Seaside, HWY 101 North to Warrenton. Left onto East Harbor Drive,
by Walgreems and continue as above.)
Register
here, then drive less than a mile to Ft. Stevens to participate.
Driving
directions are at the registration point.
Event Info:
Hammond Grocery is closed Christmas, New Year's, Easter. And may
close early the day before those holidays. Phone the store at
(503) 861-2088 to verify hours/days.
YRE 1972 is on paved and natural
state park trails through historic Ft.
Stevens State Park, which was recently made a part of the Lewis &
Clark National Historic Park. Historic Area gate is locked at 4
p.m. in the
winter and 6 p.m. in the summer. Plan to start walk early enough
to complete it by closing. A number of historic military bunkers
may be explored
along the route, as well as a museum pertaining to things
military. A portion of the trail is along the Columbia
River and
through natural forested areas. Also passes a replica of
an Chinook Indian
Longhouse. Water and restrooms at registration point.
Vault toilet at start point. Restrooms in the Historic Area.
Carry water. You might
want mosquito repellent during the summer months.
This event qualifies for these National Programs: USA State Parks, RiverWalk America,
Museums, Native American Culture, Railroad Heritage
Walk Oregon Challenge: Lewis
& Clark, State
Park, Lighthouse, Forest, Clatsop County, 4W's (waterways), 4F's
(forest)