The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts the second of its trail run series on Saturday, July 2. The Lewis & Clark Trail Series includes several different events along trails through forest landscapes. All events are open to walkers and runners of all ages and provide the opportunity to experience the northwest coast the way people have done it for thousands of years – on footpaths.

Come for either an approximately 4 mile walk/run or run a half-marathon course along a variety of the park’s trails. Both courses will include some long hilly sections. The routes are not accessible for most wheelchairs or strollers. No pets are allowed. The start line will be at the replica of Fort Clatsop. Allow time to park at Netul Landing and walk or shuttle a mile to the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center to register prior to the 9:00 a.m. start. Shuttle service for trail run participants from Netul Landing to the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center will begin at 7:30 a.m. The finish line will be in the Fort Clatsop Picnic Area with music by The Meriwethers (http://hungercreek.com) and refreshments provided by REI.

Registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. The cost to participate is the purchase of a $20 Annual Park Pass that grants entry into all three of the Lewis & Clark Trail Series Events. Registration is free with any pass that allows entry into all National Parks. Participants younger than 18 also need their parent or guardian to sign the registration.

For more information, call the park at (503) 861-2471 or visit the park’s web site at http://www.nps.gov/lewi or find the park on Facebook at LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark.