Mounting Rocks for Discovery Rd. Tunnel on LSMT/ODT

January 1, 2025

When BCHW announced they were creating a new grant program for chapter trail projects, Buckhorn Range chapter applied for 2! One was for improvements at Chimacum Ridge Community Forest, and the other was to install mounting blocks on the Larry Scott Trail/Olympic Discovery Trail on either side of the tunnel under Discovery Road. It had been mentioned on social media that it help riders with nervous horses who balk at going through the tunnel. They can dismount, lead the horse through and then have an aid to get back on their horse. We had installed large rocks many years ago along the trail, so it was decided to use this method for this project. After the grant was awarded I worked with Jefferson County to get approval for the project. A permit was issued and on New Year’s Eve 2024 the project was completed. Thanks to Eric and John at Jefferson Co. Public Works and thanks to Pat, Judith, Juelie and Cameron for their help getting the work done and keeping the public safe while we were on the trail with trucks and equipment.