Making hiking more accessible: Oregon refuge completes $357,000 trail project
<p>In Oregon, it rains. A lot. Especially in the Willamette Valley, the green, beating heart of the state. Accessible year-round trails for those that like to hike can be hard to find. At William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge just south of Corvallis, the Woodpecker Loop Trail now offers opportunity for hikers of all abilities to enjoy nature on their terms — even in the rain.</p>
<p>“This project was a joy to design and build. It provides an improved surface and easier slope for all our visitors and upgraded the accessibility of our most popular trail. It is an ideal addition to our trail system here at Finley,” said Eddy Pausch, deputy project leader for the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex.</p>
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