JM went backpacking Chinidere Mountain May 16 to May 18, 2014 28 miles 5,000 feet gained 2 nights Eagle-Wahtum-Chinidere-Benson-Ruckel Creek 0 Classic Spring trip up Eagle Creek, around Wahtum Lake and the PCT up to Chinidere Mtn and over to Benson Plateau and down Ruckel Creek. Awesome time w/ the guys. More from JM Eastern Gorge wildflower hikes April 17, 2016 Coyote Labyrinth Loop March 26, 2016 Tilly Jane to Cooper Spur shelter February 7, 2016 Pocket Creek snowshoe January 31, 2016