Nicolai-Wickiup Watershed Walk

This interpretive walk winds its way through almost 1-mile of Oregon Department of Forestry property located at the Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery. The walk takes enthusiast along the lava bottomed Gnat Creek, into the deep canopy of Doug-fir and Red-alder, along a wetland and back to the hatchery for the completed loop. Trail users are greeted with signs explaining forest ecosystems, salmon lifecycle, geology and Native America tradition. The Nicolai-Wickiup watershed council in partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Oregon Department of Forestry have worked closely together on the since 2001.

The grand opening of the walk was held September 2002 with over 80 community members including State Senator Joan Dukes, State Representative Betsy Johnson, ODFW Director Lindsey Ball and many others.

Senator Joan Dukes at the ribbon cutting.

Participants along the trail learn about watersheds.