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Foothills Trail - Orting to S. Prairie

Status
Funded in 1997
WWRP Applicant: Pierce County Parks & Rec WWRP Category: Trails WWRP Grant: $281,492 Applicant Match: $656,000 Project Type: Development County: Pierce 

This development project constructs over 6.1 miles of trail along a former railroad right-of-way. The trail will have both an asphalt and natural surface. Trailheads, located west of South Prairie, and east of Orting, will provide restrooms and parking for RVs, cars, and horse trailers. This project is part of the FoothillsTrail, a 24 mile segment of the Nisqually to Mt. Rainier Trail system.

RCO Project Number: 96-1140

Location

From Tacoma - going South to 512 turnoff - 512 towards Puyallup - to Pioneer Way East - right on 162 Pioneer Way to Orting - through the Community of Orting on 162 - trail starts at the Eagles Building - continue on 162 to South Prairie - trail follows much of 162.

Red Marker Foothills Trail - Orting to S. Prairie
This development project constructs over 6.1 miles of trail along a former railroad right-of-way. The trail will have both an asphalt and natural surface. Trailheads, located west of South Prairie, and east of Orting, will provide restrooms and parking for RVs, cars, and horse trailers. This project is part of the FoothillsTrail, a 24 mile segment of the Nisqually to Mt. Rainier Trail system.
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What is the WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.

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