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Upper Wind Takeout - Recommendation

Since the washout, neighbor tensions around Old Detour Road have increased substantially. We’re legal, but we’re guests - how we act matters.

What we know

- The road is closed to vehicles only, not pedestrians.

- Walking boats is legal; do not drive past the closure. Driving past the closure is a misdemeanor criminal offense

- Sheriff and Public Works are aware and confirm this.

- Road repair is planned but not soon. We might be able to get the closure sign moved down the road away from neighbors.

- Kayakers currently have good standing with law enforcement - don’t burn it.

What to do

- Drive very slowly through the neighborhood.

- Park near power lines on High Bridge Road https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGnZyqYCpfJvXpkU6

- DO NOT park near the “Road Closed” sign or anywhere in the neighborhood.

- Carpool and consolidate vehicles before reaching the High Bridge Road parking area.

- Load/unload fast and never block access

- Move quickly and quietly at the takeout.

- No alcohol, no public changing, no dogs.

- Assume you’re being watched or filmed.

Interactions

- Don’t argue, even if you’re right.

- Be overly polite and disengage/walk away if someone is hostile. If you’re able to get a name, please send it to Dana Cross

- A simple “Sorry for the inconvenience - we’ll be out of your way shortly” goes a long way.

- Long-term access is built by being good neighbors off the river as well, such as: supporting local businesses, helping when you see a disabled vehicle, joining SAR, and building relationships with locals away from the takeout.

Bottom line

Legal access isn’t enough - low profile, high respect, zero confrontation keeps this working until the road is fixed.