Chris went hiking February 3, 2012 7 miles 1,500 feet gained

June Lake Loop

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I had just a few hours today, and I wanted to take a quick walk, so I picked June Lake. Marble Mountain is 1 hour 15 minutes from my house, just about the same as the Hood sno parks, but I always forget it's so close. As long as you can live with the snowmobile noise for the first 1/2 mile or so, the area is far less crowded.

The snow was so packed in on the trails, snowshoes weren't necessary. I did the loop up to June Lake, then across to the Worm Flows route, and just up enough to get some pretty sweet views of St. Helens.

The weather was great—right around 45 up on the mountain.

Trail Talk

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Eric Peterson · February 4, 2012

Sno park permit needed? Thinking about doing a St Helens climb this weekend before those permit things start...

Eric Peterson · February 4, 2012

Duh on me, 'course there is a sno park permit needed, but can I get it at REI? heh

Chris · February 4, 2012

Yes, and yes.

Though I'm not sure the oregon day use permits carry the reciprocity like the annual ones do. Oregon annual permits are only $20, though.

You'll also need an off season permit, which you can get in Cougar.

Chris · February 4, 2012

And bring spikes—everything's pretty packed in, and it could be icy at the top.

Eric Peterson · February 4, 2012

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Roman · February 4, 2012

Great TR, this looks like a lot of fun. I am jealous about your Oregon license plates - with my WA plates I'd pay around $20 for a daily pass ($40 annual).

Chris · February 5, 2012

Wanna do St. Helens tomorrow Eric? I've been feeling a little wonky lately, but I'm definitely up for trying.

Eric Peterson · February 5, 2012

What time?

Chris · February 5, 2012

Just for extra padding, and leaving enough time to go slow, probably leaving portland around 6:30

Eric Peterson · February 5, 2012

Could give it a shot, maybe shoot me a mail at erijul at gnail.

I'm guessing snow shoes, but micro spikes might be good enough if the snow has been solidifying...