runandsew went backpacking June 20 to June 21, 2026 6.5 miles 4,000 feet gained 1 night
Hiked to the top of Palmer via the east side climbers trail and down the west side with our daughter & her boyfriend and both dogs. We drove to Mt. Hood Brewing in Government Camp, then back to Timberline and down the PCT a bit to spend the night. Woke up at 1am to see the Milky Way and enjoy the Summer Solstice.