Woodpecker Bypass Trail 4W685
Woodpecker Bypass Trail (4W685)
Distance: .8 mile
Running time: Approx. 15 min
Difficulty: More Difficult
The Woodpecker Bypass trail is a short trail at the end of the old FS1708 (Milk Creek Rd.) and is the access to the top of Manastash Ridge which joins the 4W307 and 4W694 trails. This is also one of the best ways to access Funny Rocks and Moon Rocks from Hwy 410. The trail starts off in an old clear cut before entering a short forested area and eventually a small wood bridge. Much work has been done here to fight erosion and to fix deep mud holes in the trail (the pictures were taken well before this). Please do not "mud bog" here, continuing to rip up the trail will only get it closed to all of us. Just past the bridge on the left and in the trees is the Milk Creek 4W686 trail that returns you back down hill to the FS1708 road.
Following the bridge, continue up hill and you will find yourself at the base of one long and steep hill climb. During the summer months this is a soft and dusty place. Lockers can come in handy, especially on the tracks to the right side that have a lot of loose rock in them. Be cautious not to get sideways, this hill has wrecked more than one Jeep in the past with spectacular and long roll overs. With a little moisture, even a light mist, this hill becomes a slippery mess.
Once at the top of the hill, bear right and follow the trail, continuing up hill until get to the top of the ridgeline. From this point you can turn left to pick up the Tripod Flats Trail (4W307) or continue along the ridgeline to the south to access Moon Rocks, Summit Trail(4W694) and the CJRs Hideout Trail (4W644)
Getting There
Access to the Woodpecker Bypass Trail is off of the Milk Creek 4W686 trail
Camping:
See camping areas along the FS19 Rd on Google Maps.
| Kaner Flats: FS 19 (Little Naches River Rd.) |  |
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Vault toilets & dumpsters. Little Naches River nearby. RV loop. Popular motorcycle area. (1) Barrier free - flush toilet. $12 | |||
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Vault toilets & dumpsters. Little Naches River nearby; popular motorcycle area. $8 |
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