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shine, Spring, Starveout and East Fork Meadow
Brook creeks. There are a total of approximately
12.7 miles of sh-bearing and 38.1
±
miles of sea-
sonal creeks on the property.
86% of the Desolation Creek Tract, or 11,601± acres,
are classied as forestland, with 61% located on
north- and east-facing slopes, having good site
productivity. Elevations range from 3,500± to
4,800± feet, with a well-developed system of both
USFS and private roads. There are 17.1± miles of
mainline rocked road and 42.3± miles of addition-
al roads, with several rock sources located on the
property. The bulk of the property may be har-
vested using ground-based systems.
The 2013 cruise estimates a total of 35,700± MBF,
a 57% increase over the 2001 volume, which was
prior to purchase by Hood River County. 72%
of the 2013 estimated volume is Douglas-r and
ponderosa pine, with the balance being western
larch, grand r and lodgepole pine. The Seller has
harvested only 221.9± MBF during its eleven-year
ownership. It has been projected that within the
next twenty-ve years timber volume will increase
by over 265% to 96± million board feet.
The Desolation Creek Tract is an excellent hunt-
ing and recreation property. It has not been leased
for hunting by the Seller. The combination of ridge
tops, meadows, steep draws and plentiful water
USFS Road
1003 bridge in
northeast sec-
tion of property
17.1± miles of
mainline rocked
roads
Property is
leased for
grazing.
Wassen
Meadows has
potential for
development
of a cabin with
horse barn
