Conservation Story
Grandy Creek Conservation Area was acquired by the Land Trust in 2003 with assistance from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. Grandy Creek Conservation Area is 54 acres located along the Skagit River and Grandy Creek. Skagit Land Trust worked for years with Skagit Watershed Council to protect significant areas of salmon habitat along the middle reaches of the Skagit River.
Site History and Ecology
The property consists of about 34 acres of riparian woodland and 20 acres of pasture. Portions of the pasture are being used for hay production which allows SLT to maintain forage areas valuable for elk.
The riparian area is primarily forested with bigleaf maple, western red alder and cottonwood, with a few scattered western red cedar, Sitka spruce and Douglas-fir trees. The pasture, riparian forest, and waterways on the property provide habitat for a number of wildlife species. In addition to elk, beaver, salmonids, bald eagles, and other raptors and songbirds use the property.
Access
This site is open to low-impact public use for community enjoyment. You may access the property by boat via the Skagit River, or by walking in via Grandy Creek from WDFW land to the east or from Cape Horn Rd (which is possible in the summer and early fall when water levels are low).
How to Get There
Follow Highway 20 east for about 15 miles. Turn right on to Lusk Rd. Turn left onto Cape Horn Rd. The entrance driveway is on the right after about 2 miles. Entrance is on the South side of the road.
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