We've done this trail as a part of the Old Sauk River Trail a couple of times. Today, I drove out with the kids to meet up with other hiking families to just do the ADA loop. Its confusing to tell people how to get there because when you search "Old Sauk ADA Loop" on google maps, it takes you to a different trail head, and the coordinates on WTA also take you to a different trail head. I've submitted for a change, and submitted the actual ADA loop trail head location to google maps. Hopefully it gets updated soon, one of our friends was delayed because the coordinates took her to the wrong location for this trail head. You'll be fine if you go to the 2nd parking lot but I know some people just google locations.
It was very rainy (somehow I've only ever done this trail in the rain), but the kids were suited up in their rain gear. Some fun puddles to splash in, but still accessible; one friend brought an all terrain double stroller and did fine.
The bathrooms are well stocked, clean, and in good condition.
One last thing that's unclear is the recreation pass status. One website says you need a NW Forest Pass, WTA says no pass required, and there is no signage at the trail head specifying either way.
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Kim Brown on Old Sauk ADA Loop
Nice report! The original trail head has no facilities and no pass is needed; but the ADA has facilities - toilet, picnic table, information sign - so a pass is required there. I enjoy the ADA loop; it's perfect on a dark rainy day in winter.
I don’t know if you noticed, but if you go counter-clockwise on the ADA trail, as the route leaves the old roadbed and makes a right turn into the forest, look around and see some cedar trees which the tribe has stripped for their use, or for teaching their children the custom. I enjoy this trail when the leaves turn; the big leaf maples are sweet. I usually combine this trail with a walk on the Beaver Lake Trail across the highway, or the White Chuck Bench trail.
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Kim Brown on Sep 12, 2018 12:14 PM
Rayan on Old Sauk ADA Loop
Thanks for the tip, we've gone over to Murphey Creek before but using the trail near the river. I was wondering about the trail that split off from the loop on that side. I haven't tried the other trails you mentioned yet, sounds like it would make for a nice day!
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Rayan on Sep 13, 2018 08:17 AM