Trail Overview
Front Spur FR2051 is a gravel one-lane road with grass line growing down the middle in certain areas, more leaves and vegetation debris, as well as down trees that have been cleared away and are on the side of the trail. This trail starts towards the end of Shaheen Road and has 2 bridges over 2 creeks before winding it’s its way up the hillside. A deer and a black bear were spotted on this trail. Trees line this scenic road and pass by a rock quarry. There are a few pull-over areas to let vehicles by or park. Towards the end of the trail, sapling trees start to encroach on the road, and right before the end, it is covered up. Some trail maintenance is needed to widen some areas at the end. There is one small area to back in and turn around. Not recommended to bring a trailer down this road, as there are no turnarounds, and it is a down-and-back road. This is a temperate rainforest, and you can see Sitka spruce, Western Hemlock, Red cedar, Yellow cedar, poplar, and birch, as well as lichen, moss, ferns, dense old-growth forests, and flowers. There is wildlife in this area. Be safety-minded for wildlife, changing weather conditions, and sudden changes to the road due to rain and landslides. Always plan your trip with basic survival items and local wildlife safety in mind, in case you get stuck in-between roads during a road washout or landslide. There are limited resources here for clearing roads. It is advisable to have a contact and some form of tracker so that your contact can make sure you are on plan and not stuck somewhere. This road connects to other recreational roads and is not a main road for travel. Prince of Wales has Black Bear, Sitka black-tailed deer, Alexander Archipelago Wolves, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Mink, Marten, Beaver, Ermine, and Flying Squirrels, along with a variety of Marine life and Sea Birds. Salmon, Trout, and Steelhead run in the rivers and Creeks here. Driving on the road, you can see deer and black bears. Weather plays a part in the level of difficulty, as this is in a rainforest and a lot of these roads go through areas of muskeg/wetlands and hills. There are great views of tree-lined roads, winding roads, hills, and creeks. Tall grass, ferns, a variety of trees, lichens, moss, muskeg, forest, and flowers can be seen, as well as scenic landscapes. Warnings: Keep on the road and watch hillsides for landslides, watch for falling or downed trees, and drop-off areas. Watch for signs of road deterioration or washouts due to heavy rainfall. Be mindful of wildlife, especially Bears. No cell service noted. Check weather conditions and be prepared for rain, fog with low visibility, and lower temperatures. It is a rainforest. Suggested best time of year: June - October.
