Kayaking and Hiking Adventures

Fort Hoskins Historical Park   Trail Info Starting Location: Fort Hoskins parking lot (across from bathrooms) Point of Interest  :   views, and local history. Length of hike:  1.8 mile loop Level :  Easy/Moderate - well kept trails Bathrooms :  Yes, nice and clean flush toilets Parking : yes, with overflow for RVs and trailers EV Chargers:   No Fort Hoskins is pretty close to where we live in Dallas, and none of us had ever been here. Only about 45 minutes away. There are historical buildings and informational signs to explain the importance of Fort Hoskins in monitoring the coastal Indian Reservation in 1856. Notice the nice view and weather.  The buildings are in good shape, but not open to the public. There is a reservable picnic shelter that is pretty large, with water and electricity. Although the buildings are locked, you can peek in the windows to get an idea of the layout. This part of the trail we took just went from the parking lot, to the buildings, and then took the trail

Mary's Peak Trail map Starting Location:    Parking lot at top. There are trailheads on the way up. Point of Interest  :   Amazing views of the Coast and Cascade range, Willamette Valley Length of hike:  Summit Loop, 1.5 miles up and back Level :  Easy/Moderate Bathrooms :  Yes, at parking lot Parking : Very large paved lot near the peak. EV Chargers: No We visited Mary's Peak because the weather was so nice, and the coming week was not looking good, and this was a close place to go before the rain. It was a bit hazy, but you can still see the Cascades and the Coast Range. The valley stretches out between, and the views are amazing. There were a decent amount of people here. A few groups of people getting pictures taken, a painter, 2 people in wheelchairs trying to make the summit. There is a gravel road all the way to the top (no vehicles) but it was uneven. Walking was fine. There are hiking trails that start farther down the mountain, and other trails available, but we staye