Several Whitman County Library branches host Spooky Trail Tales

COLFAX — The Garfield and Albion branches of the Whitman County Library (WCL) are partnering with the Whitman County Parks Department to host Spooky Trail Tales.

Throughout October, families are invited to do Spooky Trail Tales: The Hunt for Big Foot at the Elberton Hiking Trail.

To get to the Elberton Trail from Garfield, take 3rd Street, between Grumpy’s Tavern and the Meet Shop Too, turn right onto Jefferson Street, continue onto Elberton Road for 4.8 miles, then turn left onto Draper Road. The parking is in front of the old schoolhouse, and the trailhead is marked across the street. Participants are encouraged to sign the guest book.

The Albion Library is hosting Spooky Trail Tales at Klemgard Park, starting Sunday, Oct. 22, through Halloween, Oct. 31.

Directions to Klemgard Park from Albion is to take Albion Road towards Colfax. At the stop light at Highway 195, proceed straight across onto Hamilton Hill Road. In 2.7 miles, turn right onto Upper Union Flat Road. In approximately 1-mile, parking for Klemgard Park will be on the left. The trail begins across the footbridge over Union Flat Creek and makes an approximately 1-mile loop clockwise through the wooded hillside.