22.5 miles of hiking • 5500' elevation gain •
Started from Eagle Creek TH. From Fern Creek Bridge, left the trail up a narrow gulley to gain the ridge. Magnificent varying ridge hiking/scrambling/climbing with great views. Hit the Benson Plateau, joined with the PCT, and continued to Chinidere where we climbed the West Face. Blustery, but great views. Descended the trail and the cutoff down to Wahtum Lake where we descended to Eagle Creek. Enjoyed the surroundings as the evening turned to night and headlamps were needed by 4.5 mile Bridge. A stellar varied day in the Gorge!
