A CRUNCHY, COLORFUL
AUTUMN AT NETUL LANDING
A walk along Netul Landing
BY MALIA RIGGS
With autumn in full swing, it’s hard to
pass up the crisp foggy mornings, vibrant
colors and the promise of holiday cheer
right around the corner. The perfect way
to get away, relax and enjoy the seasons
change is a hike at Fort Clatsop in the
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park,
where the colors of fall are evident.
Netul Landing, with a trailhead at the
Fort’s Visitors Center, is a great way to
see not only beautiful fall foliage, but also
some of Oregon’s fi nest wildlife and scenic
landscapes.
Beautiful views aside, however, the park
is also full of rich history from the famed
Lewis and Clark expedition. Netul Landing
marks the end of the new Lewis and Clark
trail, where the expedition found a good
landing for their canoes and established
Fort Clatsop.
The hike itself follows an easy trail
that runs about 2 miles. The trek takes you
through history and features some of the
same sights the expedition members would
have seen centuries ago.
The hike begins at Fort Clatsop, where
the towering wood walls of the sleeping
quarters and the smell of old, rustic lum-
ber demand full attention. For hikers today,
bundled in waterproof jackets and standing
in sturdy hiking boots as the chilly day nips
their cheeks, it’s hard to imagine the living
conditions expedition members experienced
in 1805, who slept under the same tree can-
opy you see now.
Aside from a moderate decline at the
beginning of the trail, Netul Landing pro-
vides a relatively fl at path, perfect for hikers
of all ages and experience. The fall colors
jump when the wind blows and the leaves
fall, creating a red, yellow and orange
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Malia Riggs
The Netul Landing trail is easy and great for all ages.
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