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> On August 7, 2002 Funhog placed the Old Growth Letterbox along the Founder's Trail in the Audubon Sanctuary in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. This trail received a great deal of damage during the
> 1996 flood season but today you will be able to see the recovery of the forest in the landslide areas.
> There are stands of old growth all along the 3/4 mile trail. Watch for large western hemlock, Douglas fir
> and western red cedar. You may even be lucky enough to spot a pileated woodpecker amongst the trees.
>
> To the trailhead:
> From downtown Portland head west on NW Lovejoy which turns into NW Cornell Rd. The Audubon Nature
> House is about 3/4 mile from the second tunnel on the right side. Park here Trail maps are located in a
> cupboard by the entrance to the Nature Store. The trail starts across the road behind the maintenance
> shop.
>
> To the letterbox:
> Walk straight past the spot where the babies grow. When you have reached the point of highest elevation,
> you will spot a standing snag on your right adorned with many bracket mushrooms. Twenty six steps
> beyond you will come to a venerable brother. An exposed root and a piece of loose wood shelter this tiny
> letterbox.