September 8, 2013 Elsie Snow Lake 22 miles 5,500 feet gained
Set out early with Bosterson and a girlfriend of mine to make the 22mi loop from Coldwater Lake and around Whittier and back along the south Coldwater trail. Lovely day, abundance of happy things, including hundreds of newly hatched frogs, herd of elk, goats, ladybug swarms, ripe huckleberries, basking snakes, peaks all around, plenty of sun and breeze, and ...
September 8, 2013 Mileage Mike Dee Lake 10.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Exceptional day in Indian Heaven. A few hunters, but mostly hikers and backpackers. Met PCT thru-hiker "Rocks" and had a nice talk. We gave him plenty of snacks, that he gobbled up!
September 8, 2013 Jen Devils Rest 5 miles 500 feet gained
Wandering around on old logging roads, looking for the first mushrooms of the season. Success!
September 7 to September 10, 2013 Allison Tank Lakes 34 miles 6,000 feet gained 3 nights
Full report <a href="http://allisonoutside.net/2013/09/tank-you-come-again/" title="Tank You, Come Again"> on the blog</a>.
September 7 to September 8, 2013 JM Bear Lake 13.5 miles 1,500 feet gained 1 night
September 7, 2013 Father Guido Sarducci Spray Falls 8.73 miles 3,000 feet gained
Muddy & foggy.
September 7, 2013 Ken Railroad Grade 8.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
The day did not start out very promising with overcast skies and a light rain falling. After arriving at the trail head we started out in a steady rain which soon gave way to just a mist. Creeks are running fast. Trail is in good shape. We started up the Park Butte trail, passing through Schreiber's Meadows. Views were limited, the surrounding mountains drap...
September 7, 2013 Mileage Mike Cattail Lake 12.3 miles 3,000 feet gained
Superb day on the PCT. Met two nice thru-hikers, Hanna & Meg (no trail names). Also met one thru hiker that wouldn't stop and refused to give his trail name. I was kind of shocked at his dismissal of my friendly hello, and charged right past me. Oh well, I wished him well and continued on!
September 3, 2013 Tim 3 miles 250 feet gained
Nice Hike Many trails through this park just hit 2 up front
September 2 to September 5, 2013 Water (Matt) Lee Lake 14 miles 4,000 feet gained 3 nights
it rained a lot. for oregon. eastern oregon. in aug/sept. boo hiss.
September 2, 2013 scotty Mount Saint Helens 10.5 miles 4,500 feet gained
September 2, 2013 Mileage Mike Tootle 8.6 miles 2,000 feet gained
After three attempts (always in the snow), I finally finished this connection to the other side we completed. We had to put out a fire, that was still burning, in a pit that was abandoned.
September 2, 2013 Father Guido Sarducci Titlow Lagoon 5.12 miles 750 feet gained
September 1 to September 3, 2013 The Angry Hiker 1 miles 250 feet gained 2 nights
September 1, 2013 scotty Monitor Ridge (Climbing Route) 2.5 miles 500 feet gained
September 1, 2013 Debbi Devils Lake Campground 8.5 miles 750 feet gained
September 1, 2013 Father Guido Sarducci Point Defiance 4.43 miles 1,000 feet gained
September 1, 2013 Beth 5.5 miles 1,750 feet gained
August 31 to September 1, 2013 Chris Old Snowy Mountain 16 miles 3,500 feet gained 1 night
Goat Rocks, to the section just before the knife ridge. A PCT crew was out working on the washed out section. Nice!
August 31 to September 2, 2013 B-Dog Lake Stuart 10 miles 1,750 feet gained 2 nights
On our way up to Michel's Cabin for Labor Day Weekend, a few of us decided to make a day hike up to Lake Stuart. I am not much of a Lake Hiker, so of course I had an alternate plan to climb a nearby peak if time allowed. Axis Peak is short scramble from the lake and would have provided some nice views of the Enchantments range. But it was not meant to be, we...
August 31 to September 2, 2013 Steve Doerk Salt Creek 10 miles 2,250 feet gained 2 nights
August 31, 2013 Sammy Sam Sam 5.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
There are two trailheads for this hike. The one we took was up Millcreek Canyon. Fairly steep hike when nearing the top. Lots of rocks on trail when nearing the top. The peak on this particular day was infested with flying bugs. We were not able to stay up there for very long because of this, but there was a beautiful, shaded spot not 20 feet below. We sat t...
August 31, 2013 scotty Mount Jefferson 5.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
August 31, 2013 Debbi Sparks Lake 10 miles 1,000 feet gained
August 31, 2013 Mileage Mike 6.1 miles 750 feet gained
Short hike as we needed to drive to Twin Falls today. This trail is NOT recommended. Most of the trail is in lowland meadows through high grasses and brush. Arizona Creek is a nice and meandering, but the water is slow moving and a great breeder of bugs. Only a couple small views of Tetons, but not good for picture taking. I picked up a Tick along the way, b...
August 31, 2013 Bosterson Siouxon 18 miles 3,250 feet gained
August 31, 2013 Ken Round Lake 10.5 miles 3,750 feet gained
This was a perfect day for hiking and the trek is among my favorites. Skies were clear, temps in the 60s, the sun was warm, the forest cool, the berries plump and sweet. Starting out in the forest one climbs relentlessly along a mostly moderate grade with good tread until breaking out into a clearing with stunning views of the North Sauk River Valley and the...
August 30, 2013 Sandy Green Lakes 11 miles 2,500 feet gained
Beautiful place to hike. Views of South Sister and Broken Top Mountain among 3 beautiful green lakes.
August 30, 2013 The Angry Hiker Lake Stuart 10 miles 1,750 feet gained
Axis Peak was the goal but got a late start and decided to turn around at the lake.
August 30 to September 2, 2013 Stacey Scott-Obsidian Tie 44 miles 7,000 feet gained 3 nights
Circumnavigation of North and Middle Sister starting at the Obsidian TH. Side trips to Desmaris Lakes and North Matthieu Lake.
August 30, 2013 Debbi 5.5 miles 0 feet gained
August 30 to September 1, 2013 Roman Johnson Peak 19.48 miles 5,500 feet gained 2 nights
August 30 to September 1, 2013 Michael Watson Bear Lake 13 miles 750 feet gained 2 nights
August 30, 2013 Mileage Mike 11.6 miles 1,750 feet gained
Exceptionally beautiful loop and very recommended! Lewis Lake and the channel are breathtaking, and it leads to the SE corner of Shoshone Lake (which is also gorgeous. We hiked back on the CDT, but met no thru-hikers. Again, we got caught in T-storms at Lewis Lake, and put on rain gear, only to shed it about an hour later.
August 30 to August 31, 2013 Jen Elk Cove 14 miles 3,000 feet gained 1 night
Nice overnighter loop using the eerie half burnt Elk Cove and Pinnacle Ridge Trails. We connected the two THs using a bushwack instead of walking the road(per recent report by Adam Schnieder). The Timberline Trail was pretty busy this weekend, we were glad we arrived in the afternoon to claim a nice roomy campsite at the Elk Cove/Tline junction. Flowers stil...
August 29 to August 31, 2013 Allison Buckhorn Lake 20 miles 4,000 feet gained 2 nights
Full trip report on <a href="http://www.portlandhikers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=16921"> Portland Hikers</a>.
August 29 to September 2, 2013 JM Lunch Lake 32 miles 10,250 feet gained 4 nights
Left PDX around 3:30pm on Thursday and camped at Heart O' the Hills campground. The next morning we arrived at the Ranger station to pick up our permits and bear canisters. About 10 other ppl there with us. We drove another hour or so to the Sol Duck River Trailhead where the loop trail begins. There is a hot springs resort nearby and another campground. It ...
August 29, 2013 Mileage Mike 9.6 miles 2,250 feet gained
North Absaroka is a very rugged beautiful wilderness that is east of Yellowstone NP. I had trouble getting info and we just took our chances. Trail in excellent shape, and seems to be primarily accessed by horse, as discussed with forest service person that happened to be updating signs at TH. We felt great today, but had to turn back due to large thundersto...
August 29, 2013 Erik Walker Cape Horn 6.15 miles 1,500 feet gained
Went up for the first time today. Glad I brought a rain jacket(It rained sideways at one point). Luckily it was just a few showers and cleared up nicely for the last hour or so. I took the route starting south. In other words I did the loop clockwise. Glad I did because I would not want to walk up cape horn rd. with tired legs. This is not an easy hike by an...
August 28, 2013 Mileage Mike 8.1 miles 1,500 feet gained
August 27, 2013 Nat Turner Peoria Creek 3 miles 500 feet gained
And we swam in the Feather River with the dogs. great day.
August 27, 2013 Mileage Mike 12.9 miles 2,500 feet gained
August 27 to August 28, 2013 Roman Zigzag Glacier 11.31 miles 3,750 feet gained 1 night
Did a loop over Mississippi Head, camped in Paradise Park, then came back via Timberline trail (my GPS track is attached with the hillmap link). Just as I got around the top of Zigzag Canyon and started down the other side, the clouds moved in and I got a little lost being there first time. I had pre-loaded topo map in my GPS, but what the map doesn't show i...
August 27 to August 29, 2013 Elsie Sacajawea Peak 22 miles 7,000 feet gained 2 nights
August 26 to August 27, 2013 The Angry Hiker Little Kachess Lake 8 miles 1,000 feet gained 1 night
August 26, 2013 Mileage Mike 10.4 miles 1,500 feet gained
This was one incredible hike. Parking lot was full, but the groups were only seen on the way out, and only before the Shoshone Lake intersection. We watched a thunderstorm show in the mountains SE of the lake, but managed to miss any downpours! We never saw anyone while on the Shoshone Lake shoreline. Plenty of meadows, but never saw any large mammals grazin...
August 26 to August 28, 2013 Father Guido Sarducci Alta Vista 21.2 miles 5,500 feet gained 2 nights
Camped @ Ohanapecosh & day hiked the Laughing Water Creek trail to 3 lakes & then spent a day up @ Paradise hiking the Skyline Loop trail.
August 25, 2013 Mizzle Izzle St. Cloud 1 miles 0 feet gained
August 25, 2013 Allison Alder Gulch 3 miles 0 feet gained
A short hike to granite slabs you can slide down into water-filled potholes.
August 25, 2013 scotty 11 miles 2,500 feet gained
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