At the end of the trail into Bowers Rock State Park, there’s this little lake.
It’s summer and seasonally warm, so why not make an excursion into the wilds of Bowers Rock State Park? I did, and here’s the result.
First a video commentary to bring us all up to date:
And a few more photos:
The lake at the west end is said to be good for fishing.
A simple map at the entrance shows you where you are and where to go.
Look what I found. From an osprey? An eagle? Or a goose?
Much of the park’s open area is planted in wheat, as here, and grass seed.
As most people already know, Bowers Rock is west of Albany on the Willamette River.
I’m waiting for an update from the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation on any news regarding the undeveloped park, especially any efforts to improve public access. If and when I hear something, you’ll be the first to know. (hh)
Nothing against cyclists, but as soon as it becomes “bicycle friendly” it also becomes “shopping cart friendly”. Everyone knows what happens next. Just look at our existing paved bicycle trails.
I noticed something interesting in your first photo Hasso. Did anyone else see the two Giraffes near the right edge of the photo?
Nope. Maybe a smallfoot right side frame of the bird feather photo.
Ooops that should have been the third photo.
If it’s a state park, then it’s our tax dollars paying for maintaining it. Why would there be wheat/crops growing in those areas. I see why they don’t disclose the location to the public more openly because folks would then be able to disturb areas that are being planted. Are these areas with crops being leased out to farmers, and if so, who’s benefiting from the funds being collected. Those funds should be used to create a road that folks would need to stay/adhere to when visiting the area.
There is a road, or pathway, from the entrance to the interior and the lake. As for the ag fields, as I remember they are leased to farmers.
Where is the entrance? There was a previous article that had more information on how to get there, and some comments about the road/entrance being on private property? My husband and I love exploring and rock hounding in the Willamette.
Thank you
You can reach the gate by walking about a quarter mile west from the corner where Bryant Way becomes Bryant Drive.