Recent Hikes
March 14, 2012 Stephanie McCloud 1.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
White Rock, NM We intended to take the Blue Dot Trail or the Red Dot Trail but I'm not even sure that we even found either one. We ended up scrambling down the canyon to the Rio Grande, never found the trail, walked along the river for a while, then made our way back up. It was a very short trip, but more strenuous than I can remember doing for a very long t...
March 12 to March 15, 2012 Hendrik Morkel 40 miles 1,000 feet gained 3 nights
The first winter trip of a few members of the ultraleicht-trekking.com forum. Full trip report including photos at the link above.
March 11, 2012 Mileage Mike Cattail Lake 7.2 miles 1,500 feet gained
Actual mileage 7.2miles, elevation gain 1639ft (corrected with gpsfly)
March 11, 2012 ChurchFish Mount Si 8 miles 3,250 feet gained
March 10, 2012 WildBill9685 West Fork Elk Creek 3 miles 2,000 feet gained
Found this one in a guide book. Fun but difficult hike, I'd almost say parts of it could be considered a scramble. It was raining this day which made the trip more interesting.
March 10, 2012 Mileage Mike 10.5 miles 500 feet gained
Actual mileage 10.5miles, elevation gain 480ft (corrected with gpsfly)
March 10, 2012 Kate Grenadier Chicken Spring Canyon 4 miles 1,500 feet gained
This is an interesting hike...wasn't sure if I was on public or private property and wasn't sure where the top was. Fun hike though. Definitely desolate - I was the ONLY one there.
March 10, 2012 Christophe Deppe Talapus Lake 6 miles 1,000 feet gained
Since it had been raining on the weekends for a while, I decided to go on a short snowshoe walk. I had to park near the freeway exit, so I walked up to the Talapus Lake Trailhead. I didn't decide to go any futher since it started pouring rain when I got up there, so I turned around and called it a day. Good enough to get some exercise in.
March 10, 2012 jon Alpine Campground 4 miles 750 feet gained
March 10, 2012 Randy Frost Cattail Lake 8 miles 3,250 feet gained
It started out just rain....then wet slush....then snow....lots of it! We were going to do the loop back down the west ridge, but by the time we reached the summit, there was at least 3 feet of snow and it was hard to maneuver through without snowshoes. My micro spikes helped. No views and very windy and cold up top, so we didn't stick around or go to the vi...
March 10, 2012 Father Guido Sarducci John Muir Discovery Trail 12.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Began hike from the TH off FS Road 73. Trail meanders east along the White River through beautiful old growth forest. Skookum falls are @ around 2.5 miles. Trail was in good shape with icy/snowy portions here and there but no traction devices were needed. Beside a few elk saw no one else on the trail.
March 10, 2012 Krystle Ridell Lake 8 miles 2,000 feet gained
Slightly rainy hike, some snow at the top. We did the loop.
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March 9, 2012 Ken Lake Serene 9 miles 3,500 feet gained
Heard the trail was doable so headed out in a light rain. Pleny of snow, but used only microspikes. Lost trail in spots, but always picked it up again. Final push to the lake was a bit iffy. Weather was clouding up, rain picking up, and snow was like elmer's glue so I turned around just before the lake. Probably just as well since the rain was really picking...
March 9, 2012 Chris Potato Hill 6 miles 2,000 feet gained
You say Maxwell Butte, I say Potato Hill. I was planning on doing Maxwell Butte Friday, but the snow just wasn't going to cooperate. Started at Maxwell sno-park, but the snow was borderline concrete—super melty—and there were no tracks to make it any easier; I bailed after about a mile. Instead, I booked it on up Potato Hill. This little hike starts at the P...
March 9, 2012 Roman Devils Rest 8 miles 2,250 feet gained
Forgot my SD card so no pics... Fantastic day, first trilliums already bloom along the lower trail. The last 1.5 miles to Devils Rest is still snow-covered and very slippery, though the very top is snow-free. It's always amazing how temperature drops in half mile past Angels Rest - today it was about 60 degrees on A/R, then went down to 45F or so in less tha...
March 8, 2012 Dustin DuBois Council Crest 7.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Marquam Trail with Basil. Council Crest to Terwilliger, back up to Crest and carry on to Zoo.
March 7, 2012 jon Oneonta Falls 4 miles 500 feet gained
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March 7, 2012 Dustin DuBois City of Portland Reservoir Number 4 5.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Zoo to Pittock Mansion loop via Wildwood Trail with Basil.
March 4, 2012 Ken Dungeness Forks Campground 11.5 miles 4,500 feet gained
A nice, quiet walk in the woods with Dibs. Weather was good, no rain and skies gray but light. Trail is in good shape. Do not see much but if you want to get out and be among the trees with the sounds of the creek all you hear than this is a good choice for the off-season.
March 4, 2012 Mileage Mike Moody Island 11.5 miles 500 feet gained
Actual mileage 11.5miles, elevation gain 419ft (corrected with gpsfly)
March 4, 2012 Shane Wahkeena Falls 7 miles 2,500 feet gained
March 4, 2012 jon Devils Rest 7 miles 2,500 feet gained
Out and backed to Devil's Rest with some friends from the Wahkeena Falls TH, snow was continuous starting around 1800' or so.
March 4, 2012 Heidi Jo Carlisle Spring 5 miles 500 feet gained
March 4, 2012 Debbi Summit Meadows 3.5 miles 250 feet gained
March 4, 2012 Bosterson Angels Rest 5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Testing the ol' knee after a month off. Sunny up top. Only about a bazillion other people and dogs.
March 4, 2012 Roman Dog Mountain 6.5 miles 2,750 feet gained
Went up steep trail, down scenic trail. Someone did a major trail/chainsaw work there on the scenic trail in the past weeks. The only bad (still untouched) section is 1/2 mile immediately below the lower overlook (one at 1800' elev.). Couple of big blowdowns are above the lower overlook, than all is good to the summit. The old (steep) trail has no major chan...
March 4, 2012 RenegadePilgrim Multnomah Falls 5 miles 1,500 feet gained
We started at the Wahkeena Falls Trailhead and made our way up the trail past the paved part. It was a beautiful day, with some fog in the lower elevations, but once we got up a little higher, you could see clear, blue sky! There was also some snow along the ridge before you get to the Larch Mountain Trail. The temperatures also dropped a wee bit up there, b...
March 4, 2012 Father Guido Sarducci Tiger Mountain 9.5 miles 3,000 feet gained
Began hike @ the Highpoint TH and took the TMT to summit #2. Then took the access road to the Hikers Hut and then the Poo Top trail to summit #1. Re-traced my route to summit #2 and then took the West Tiger 3 trail to summit #3. Took West Tiger 3 trail back to the TH. All trails were clear of blowdowns and there was only a bit of snow on the TMT nearing summ...
March 3, 2012 Mileage Mike Deyoe Creek 6 miles 1,000 feet gained
Actual mileage 6.0miles, elevation gain 1104ft (corrected with gpsfly)
March 3, 2012 Chris Aldrich Butte 5.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
Plan A was to try and snowshoe in to Falls Creek Falls. The snow was complete concrete, and after 1/2 mile in, I decided it wasn't worth my while. Then I thought I'd try and get up to the Old Man Pass sno park to do a little exploring, but it seems the road hadn't been plowed since the weekend before, so the snow got thicker than I trusted my car to get out ...
March 3 to March 4, 2012 Jen South Dagus Reservoir 12 miles 750 feet gained 1 night
My first backpack of the year- in the beautiful Oregon Outback! This is a BLM "Wilderness Study Area", almost completely surrounded by private ranch land. Unfortunately the cows do graze in the area, but we only saw one small group on our trip. But they also have wild horses! We saw a trio and a very shy pair at the head of Pickett Canyon.
March 2 to March 4, 2012 Nick of the woods 15.5 miles 0 feet gained 2 nights
report coming soon
March 2 to March 3, 2012 Hendrik Morkel 6.5 miles 250 feet gained 1 night
A skiing overnighter with a friend, decided on short notice. Beautiful weather on the second day, crappy snow on the first.
March 2, 2012 Jen Smith Rock 4 miles 750 feet gained
Beautiful quiet day in the park. I ran on the river trail up to Misery Ridge and then scrambled around up top for awhile before heading back down.
March 1, 2012 Phoebe "BertMoss" 5 miles 750 feet gained
Can't resist a snowy day in Forest Park. Didn't see any people.
February 26, 2012 WildBill9685 Barlow Creek 4 miles 250 feet gained
My uncle invited me snow shoeing with his friends and it was awesome. Didn't get to see much as far as views but it was a great.
February 26, 2012 Ken Wallace Lake 13 miles 4,750 feet gained
A pretty nice day. Started out just planning to hike to the falls but had the time so did the loop to the lake. Ground was heavy with snow but snowshoes not needed. A peaceful trek beneath clear skies (had to remember I was in Western Washington for a sec) and moderate temps made this day very enjoyable. Went around the lake as far as I could with the time I...
February 26, 2012 Mileage Mike Big Noise Creek 8.1 miles 1,000 feet gained
Actual mileage 8.1miles, elevation gain 1156ft (corrected with gpsfly)
February 26, 2012 trishac Pearcy Island 6 miles 0 feet gained
February 26, 2012 Stephanie McCloud 8 miles 2,000 feet gained
Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque, New Mexico
February 26, 2012 Jen Log Pond Lake 7 miles 0 feet gained
I had a nice little morning run followed by ye olde bushwack through blackberries and stinging nettles! My bloody claves are still buzzing. On the way back I stalked a huge flock of tundra swans at "Millionares Lake". They were so loud, a veritable cacophony, those magestic creatures sounded like a pack of hyenas!
February 26, 2012 Roman Road 19 Trail 4 miles 1,750 feet gained
Went to Rimrock Viewpoint, at 3150'. It snowed a lot on the way up, but once I got to the viewpoint it started to clear - even got some views. The snow increased to 5-6 inches toward the top (under the trees) but at open viewpoint it was more than a knee deep.
February 26, 2012 Chris Multnomah Falls Viewing Deck 5.5 miles 1,750 feet gained
At 30 minutes away and just 1/8th tank of gas, I don't know why I don't do this hike more often. A great option when you have just two hours, even with all the people. The usual crowds, thinned a little from the rain and snow. Also, ran into EP.
February 26, 2012 Krystle Herman Creek 5.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Nice, easy hikes. Beautiful falls. It way rainy but not too muddy. Tried out a new GPS app, the EG seems too high.
February 25, 2012 Mileage Mike Smith Creek 8.2 miles 1,000 feet gained
Actual mileage 8.2miles, elevation gain 1087ft (corrected with gpsfly)
February 25, 2012 Father Guido Sarducci Squak Mountain 8.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
Hiked both peaks. Snow on trail beginning @ around the 1000' mark but no traction devices needed. A few blowdowns here and there but nothing substantial.
February 24, 2012 jon Dog Mountain 6 miles 2,750 feet gained
The steep route seems to be the only available trail right now. Warm weather and no winds at all. We watched a single-seater plane do barrel rolls above the gorge.
February 24, 2012 Chris Hummocks 5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Decided to go up to St. Helens to check out the north side in the winter. The road wasn't too bad—maybe a little slushy, but the winds were picking up and a storm was coming in. I did the Hummocks loop and went up a little ways on the Boundary Trail, but packed it up when it started to rain. I didn't see a soul. Lots of ducks, a herd of elk, and some beautif...
February 23, 2012 Kyle Meyer Cooper Spur 8 miles 3,000 feet gained
Beautiful day on the mountain. I've never been on the North side of Mt Hood, and I was surprised at how much more rugged it seemed and how much better the views were. Rime ice above treeline, but big pockets of powder in the trees made skiing with the Altai Hok skis enjoyable. I got two huge blisters on my heels though :[
