Join Vancouver Audubon’s Society Cindy McCormack for this month’s bird watching tour!

It’s migration time! Let’s check out the activity along this easy trail through multiple types of habitat in the Columbia Gorge. For those interested in continuing after the hike, also check other locations along Skamania Landing and at Beacon Rock State Park.

• Parking at Sams Walker Day Use area does require a recreation pass for parking (NW Forest Pass, Interagency (Annual, Senior, Military, Access, 4th Grade) Pass). If you do not have an annual or life-time pass, day use passes may be purchased online at the USFS site.

• If you plan on visiting Beacon Rock State Park afterwards, a Discover Pass is required.

• Sams Walker trail is mostly compacted soil and gravel trail with very little elevation change (click the WTA link below for more information).

• Dress for the weather, bring water, sun protection, and a snack. Don’t forget your binoculars! If you plan on continuing to Beacon Rock SP day use area, bring a lunch.

Leader: Cindy McCormack

Register: Cindy at vas@vancouveraudubon.org

Meeting Location: Sams Walker Trail - Skamania Co.

Notes from Washington Trails Association: From Vancouver, drive east on Hwy 14 33 miles to Skamania Landing Road at milepost 32.8. Turn right onto Skamania Landing Road and drive a quarter mile across the railroad tracks to the parking area.

From Hood River, drive west on Hwy 14 to Skamania Landing Road at milepost 32.8. Make a left onto Skamania Landing Road, then drive a quarter mile across the railroad tracks to the parking area.