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Glassbar Nude Beach (formerly Bring Nude beach)
cruiser update 3/3/2008" The BRING (Begin Recycling In Natural Groups) operation that the beach took its name from is no longer there, having bee moved north a couple of miles. Also, Lane County (owner of the land on which the parking lot is) has closed off the parking lot with a gate and a big no trespassing sign. Reportedly, no decision has yet been made as to whether they will let people walk through without ticketing them so as to reach the island (which belongs to the state). The Lane County Code Enforcement people have said the reason the area has been closed is due to trashing, drug use, homeless people camping, and other under undesirable activity. I've been all over the world, and this was one of the freest areas I've ever enjoyed. It was, I guess, too good to continue to be true. Alternate ways to the island are possible but will involve walking more than a mile, which I an others will gladly do once we figure out how that is best done, and I will post the route and the lat/long of where to park. Previous comment: There's some swimming on the front side of the island where the creek takes off from the Coast Fork of the Willamette. There are lots of trails that deadend -- purposefully and maintained by some local gay guys -- in rooms for , although I prefer having just off the trails where all can watch. All age groups.
- Best time
- Sunny afternoons. Weekends has the most activity
- Crowd
- Gays, straights, couples.
- Watch out
- Watch out for the blackberry and bees
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Wheelchair: Not accessible
What changed?
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Where exactly
cruiser update 7/21/2008: The parking lot was closed off due to trash problems, vagrancy, etc. It is OK, however, to park out on the road. The main thing to remember is to leave 3 feet between your car and the white line to avoid a ticket; the shoulders are wide enough to do this. Police have been monitoring the old haul road for homeless campers---they are not there to bust day-use patrons. But as always it is important to be aware, and cruise carefully. There is obviously no problem walking in past the closed parking lot. Try to pack your garbage out, as that was one of the problems that resulted in the parking lot closure. cruiser adds 4/7/2008: Map url for the parking and island of Glassbar Nude Beach cruiser Adds New Directions:Go east on 30th ave, past LCC. When you cross I-5, take a left at the stop sign. Drive past the Shell station and take the next right (toward Seavey Loop.) Past the railroad underpass and on the left you will see BRING recycling center. Just past it's fence is the parking lot for the nude beach. Many people park up on the roadside. The path to the island is often covered by water. In the summer, take the left path before the road's gate. Go downhill a little and take one of the paths to the right. After maybe 100 yards, it comes to a gravel road. Cross this, head right. When you see the picnic area, take a left and you will see the crossing to the island from there. Cross street: Behind Bring Recycling at 86641 Franklin Blvd
Cruisiest spot: The island is almost all gay on the back side away from the river.
When to go
Sunny afternoons. Weekends has the most activity
Sunset today · Sunrise tomorrow
Etiquette
Cross the creek to the island and take off your clothes. Just walk around and check out various trails
Nudity: Yes / Nudity is OK once you're out of sight of the parking lot.
Safety
Watch out for the blackberry and bees
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