Emma Sloan

Emma Sloan

Shellburg Falls

09/22/16

The map for the falls led me to a gated road about 2 miles off the highway. Signs posted said the land was privately owned by Weyerhaeuser Columbia Timber. Passes can be purchased to access the land - however I would recommend staying away from this area. In the spring and fall, Weyerhaeuser is known to use herbicides to control their forests leaving the underbrush unsafe for exposure to pets and humans. I'm disappointed to hear that Weyerhaeuser owns land and is harvesting timber so close to a healthy stream. I would not suggest this hike to anyone, but I would urge the environmentally conscious to make complaints to state and local government. There is no room for big timber in our recreation areas.

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