On November 22, 2002, Barry, and his letterboxing understudy Justin,
placed the "Mount Pisgah Letterbox" near Eugene, OR, in Lane County.

Rumor has it that the top Mount Pisgah offers a great view of the
surrounding area. However, when I went up there, the fog was so
thick I could hardly see 100 feet ahead of me! Maybe another day
will treat me better . . .

On a brighter note, my stamp carving skills are slowing getting
better. This stamp is a notable improvement over my previous stamps!

To the trailhead: From I-5, either north or southbound, take exit
189. Exits parallel I-5 until 30th Avenue. Turn onto Franklin
toward Texaco station. Turn right after Texaco station (I believe
there was a County Parks Sign at this turn). Go a quarter of a mile
and make a left onto Seavey Loop Road. Follow Seavey Loop about 2
miles. Cross one-lane bridge and go straight into the Mount Pisgah
Arboretum. Parking lots are about an 1/8 of a mile with ample free
parking.

To the box: Start on the trail heading up the mountaint. Stay
going straight on the main wide path and ignore the smaller ones
that branch off of the main summit trail. Along the way, you'll
come to a couple of trail junctions. Just follow the signs to the
summit. When you get to the top, there will be some sort of bronze
map of the surrounding area. From there, go roughly 200 paces
further down the trail. At this point you will see a cluster of
deciduous trees, all by themselves, about 100 paces (I didn't
measure this one) off the trail to the east. From the middle of
these trees, head 25 paces at 140 degrees to a small cluster of
rocks. The box is hidden in these rocks.

Good Luck!

Barry and his letterboxing understudy, Justin