9.2 miles of hiking • 1250' elevation gain •
Gorgeous day in Indian Heaven Wilderness. Thomas Lake TH was absolutely packed, but trail system handled the crowds well. Plenty of ripe Huckleberries, and plenty of people picking them. We started at the Thomas Lake TH, but then took a seldom used trail, near Rock Lake, to get to Junction Lake. We then met two PCT hikers, as we headed south toward Blue Lake. The PCT through hikers names were SkinnyD and Mr. Clean, and we gave them each a few treats and wished them well. We didn't see any other PCT hikers all the way to Blue Lake. We then head back to the TH from Blue Lake. We love this wilderness area, and it didn't disappoint!
Comments
Mileage Mike
August 20, 2013
Kyle - There were a few mosquito's, but they weren't really biting! I think it's a good time to get into Indian Heaven without being overwhelmed by everything that bites. By the way, I also posted a trip report on portlandhikers.org. :)
Kyle Meyer
August 21, 2013
Thanks : )
Kyle Meyer
August 20, 2013
Did you see any mosquitoes?