The Woodpecker Trail Letterbox was placed by Amanda Briles, the Paisley
Orca on April 13, 2001 at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge in
Benton County, South of Corvallis, Oregon. This area is open from April
to November.

Directions: From the city of Corvallis, head South on Hwy 99W. At
about milepost 93 take a right on Finley Road. Head down this road (no
that's not a real coyote in the field on the left-hand side - get your
binocs out and you'll see) till you get to the entrance for the William
L. Finley Wildlife Refuge and turn left there. Follow the road a ways,
past viewpoints, buildings and barns till you see the sign for the
Woodpecker Loop Trail. Make a right there, drive up and park at the
trailhead.

DIFFICULTY: Incredibly easy. It may even be handicap-accessible. The
trail is mostly gravel and wooden boardwalks and is quite wide. The
hike itself is only a one-mile loop. Very pretty little hike, though,
and certainly well worth it.

--- WARNING --- WARNING --- WARNING ---
Poison oak positively FLOURISHES off the trail in this beautiful and
amazing place. YOU ARE SAFE WHERE THE LETTERBOX IS AND IF YOU STAY ON
THE TRAIL. If nature calls, however, be careful. Women will need to be
VERY MINDFUL of where they squat and even guys need to be aware because
the stuff GROWS TALL here. My advice is to use the designated restroom
in the building/barn area ahead of time.

Clues: Park at the trailhead and go on the trail. Turn right and over
the bridge. You will go through a forest, then out into a clearing.
Approach the large, corraled oak tree and go onto the walk. Read the
signs to learn about cool birds and to see a photo of poison oak so you
can identify it later. After viewing the signs, stop in the middle for
an incredible Willamette Valley view. Go around to the end of this
wooden horseshoe. At the end of the Northside of the boardwalk between
the 4th and 5th plank a hairy woodpecker resides waiting for your stamp
in the Woodpecker Trail Letterbox. Please make sure the box is replaced
and well-hidden so it cannot be seen between the slats.

Best regards,

Amanda Briles
The Paisley Orca