July 2 to July 3, 2011 Chris 2 miles 250 feet gained 1 night
After my evening drive-a-thon, it was 1a, I needed somewhere quick to camp, and of course, all the campgrounds were full (not that I wanted to pay the fee anyway...) I thought I remembered there being spots along the Wyeth trail - well turns out, they really aren't spots when all the summer foliage grows in, so I ended up backtracking and stealth camping not...
July 2, 2011 Bosterson 15.5 miles 5,750 feet gained
Went back up to Augspurger since such a sunny day requires hiking on the Washington side. Last time I didn't quite make the summit and I wanted to go back because I figured the snow was gone. Not only was it gone, but it has been completely replaced by lots and lots of thick brush! This hike is pretty overgrown now, and may not be any fun until fall. The sum...
July 2, 2011 Justin Wright 32.5 miles 13,500 feet gained
Set out at 4AM with Mayhem and CascadeHiker to attempt to climb Mt. Defiance three times. Took the Starvation trail up and got to the top around 7AM. We then took the same trail back down to the cars. After doing it once I already felt like I was done for the day but I managed to complete the second lap as well. After doing Defiance twice every joint in my b...
July 2, 2011 Roman 3.5 miles 1,750 feet gained
In short - too much snow starting at 3,400 feet (!). There were patches of snow along the road to the trailhead (around 3,000'), and once you cross the creek near Blue Lake, the trail is mostly covered with up to 2-3 feet of snow. I lost others' boot tracks 1/4 mile after the creek crossing (tracks are hard to see on dirty snow), and since I don't know that ...
July 2, 2011 Sirhikesalot1 8 miles 3,000 feet gained
Great hike up to Table Rock today just me and the dog.. Quite a few other hikers heading up today, this hike has gotten quite popular.
July 2, 2011 Eric Peterson 11 miles 5,000 feet gained
Almost made it in time to join Mayhem, CascadeHiker and Justin for at least a single Defiance attempt for me while they were going for the DDD, triple D. I wanted to do double Defiance at least but my knee just wasn't up for it. Those 3 guys were already gone walking along the freeway part of the 'trail' that gets you to Defiance as I was pulling in, flashed...
July 2, 2011 Josh Mayer 11 miles 0 feet gained
Pine Line Trail is a 26.2 mile rail trail from Medford to Prentice, Wisconsin, region of my birth. I did an out-and-back from Whittlesey to Medford (the lower 5.5 miles of it). Blue skies, hay drying in the fields, red-winged black birds on the side. Just too many horse flies at the north end. Black River gains size along the way. Best for bike riding, snowm...
July 1 to July 4, 2011 Water (Matt) 36.5 miles 4,000 feet gained 3 nights
4th of July Circumnavigation of Crater Lake The road for the Eastern half of the park is closed. However, it is plowed to Sun Notch on the SE and to Skell Head in the NE..maybe more, so, perhaps 80% road is accessible. Regulations a tad murky about backcountry camping in the shoulder season (pure winter and summer are clear).. We decide to go counter-clockwi...
July 1, 2011 ChurchFish 14.5 miles 4,000 feet gained
July 1 to July 2, 2011 Chris 12 miles 2,500 feet gained 1 night
Saturday it was 90 degrees in John Day. Even with elevation, it was still blazing hot, but a good time. I felt out of place without a cowboy hat. I headed out Friday morning, taking 26 and stopping at Painted Hills - what a cool spot! I ended up at the Strawberry Lake trailhead by mid-afternoon. There were a few other parties, but it was still pretty quiet. ...
July 1, 2011 Roman 7 miles 1,000 feet gained
Did this hike a third time this year, but the first time in a gorgeous weather like this. We hiked to the first canyon viewpoint. Lots of flowers on the viewpoint. The trees now hide the view of one of the falls (Final Falls?) that was visible from the viewpoint in winter. The trail was surprisingly uncrowded for the beginning of 4th of July weekend.
June 30, 2011 Shane 6 miles 750 feet gained
These trees are big!
June 30, 2011 Trainer Kim 13 miles 3,000 feet gained
Great hike!! Beautiful day with limited bugs. A lot of the snow had melted which made for a muddy mess, but it was worth it! Windy at the top, as usual. Took Warren Lake to Starvation Trail for descent. Last mile or so was rough due to dry dusty terrain and slippery little pebbles. Would recommend taking the longer loop @ Mt. D trail and Starvation and going...
June 30 to July 1, 2011 Michael 18 miles 1,000 feet gained 1 night
Overnight in the Sawtooth Wilderness to camp by the lake.
June 30, 2011 Phoebe "BertMoss" 7 miles 1,250 feet gained
I don't remember where I heard about this trail (the one up past Ripplebrook) , but, somewhere along the line I did and decided to visit after a casual trip to Poop Creek. Nice trail, flowers, some orchids, nice river views from above. After a little post-hike research I discovered this is mostly used as a mountain bike trail, which explains why I was unable...
June 30, 2011 Jen 10 miles 2,000 feet gained
I hiked up the Cripple Creek trail from the Three Lynx area, intending to go to Cache Meadow. The trail is in great shape, but lots of poison oak hanging over the tread in the first half mile, don't recommend shorts on this section. Because of the rain the day before, all of the new growth was dripping wet, and despite my gaiters, I got soggy feet and upper ...
June 27, 2011 Michael 14.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
Hike on snow to Lake Solitude for lunch. Great views of the Cascade Canyon and the Teton Range.
June 27, 2011 Josh Mayer 8 miles 0 feet gained
Started from wayside on HWY 13. Rolling trail along eskers, passing by headwaters of Black River (creek by my description). East Lake listed as 3.2 miles. I passed a marsh or pond, then two more ponds, or lakes depending on definition. Then I kept going. Based on pace and time, certainly I had passed the listed distance. Since no signage by lakes, didn't rea...
June 27, 2011 Trainer Kim 12 miles 3,000 feet gained
What an awesome day for good views and perfect weather!! Trail was BUGGY though all the way up. There was snow once you hit the tree line and up on the main service road- 5 feet deep in some places. Watch out, the temp drops a solid 10 degrees in the shaded snowy spots. I opted to take the service road after the boulder field, which was a wise choice. Views ...
June 26, 2011 Stacey 11 miles 4,250 feet gained
Hiked up the Starvation Creek Trail past Warren Lake to the junction to the Defiance trail. Did not summit Defiance.
June 26, 2011 Christophe Deppe 7.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
June 26, 2011 Jen 5 miles 1,000 feet gained
I started at the Trout Creek Campground and walked upstream a few miles, then scrambled up through a massive scree field and visited the bluffs favored by climbers. Walked back along the top of the butte, and dropped down through the rimrock back into the campground. Fun scrambling, and great scenery!
June 26, 2011 Justin Wright 6 miles 2,000 feet gained
Fun little hike with an amazing view of Mt St Helens, as well as Adams, Rainier, and Hood.
June 26, 2011 Chris 7.5 miles 2,500 feet gained
Sooooo many volcanoes.
June 25, 2011 Jack K. 11.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
The best hike so far this year. Sun, swimming in icy water, great company.
June 25 to June 26, 2011 Bill Law 6 miles 1,000 feet gained 1 night
See trip report on my web site.
June 25, 2011 Christophe Deppe 4 miles 750 feet gained
Aborted at a creek, due to dangerously high water.
June 25, 2011 Eric Thompson 6.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
My girlfriend's brother was in town visiting so we went on a fairly mellow hike after showing him the highlights of the gorge. We had to be out in hood river to meet up with some friends anyway, so we wanted a mellow hike with outstanding views nearby. Oak Ridge Trail to Bald Butte seemed like a good idea given other recent trip reports and the state of the ...
June 25, 2011 Jen 6.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
Foley Butte is on the western edge of the Ochocos, east of Madras. Access is very limited because of the amount of private land in this area. There is no trail, I mostly walked on logging roads, but found some old ones that cut throught he forest. The summit ridge has big ponderosa pines and a park like setting, full of wildflowers. It has an ODF lookout tow...
June 25, 2011 Jen 6 miles 1,750 feet gained
I hiked up from the Gray Butte Saddle. Pretty cool to look down on Smith Rock. Great wildflowers, amazing views. Fun times in the high desert!
June 25 to June 27, 2011 Evan E 12 miles 1,250 feet gained 2 nights
Perfect weather! Slept in a hammock on the beach, next to my fire, under a clear sky. Life is good...
June 25, 2011 Bosterson 18 miles 4,500 feet gained
We started at the Multnomah Falls parking lot and traversed Gorge Trail 400 a couple of miles to connect with the Oneonta Gorge trail 424, then followed that trail up to Franklin Ridge and then south, turning left at the junction with the Horsetail Creek trail (445), continuing on 424 to the junction with the Bell Creek trail, and turning right and following...
June 25, 2011 Sirhikesalot1 12.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Spent the day exploring the opal creek area. Way cool!
June 25, 2011 Eric Peterson 10 miles 2,750 feet gained
Exciting day spent with Don Nelsen and his son Paul exploring the cliffs of Table MT. Don also took us over to the Greenleaf slide, wow! Also Went up Greenleaf falls to his rope and got the GPS mark for it now, cool stuff. Don and Paul were a ton of fun! :) Met at the Aldrich Butte TH at 9, also was supposed to meet up with Pablo but that didn't connect for ...
June 25, 2011 Josh Mayer 4 miles 0 feet gained
Ice Age Trail in Taylor Co., Wisconsin, from Mondeaux Dam Picnic area to Picnic Point Picnic Ground. Estimating 2 miles each way. Read a couple of the interpretive signs, pointing out the ice age impacts on the geography. Quite clear to see it. Nice flowage, some interesting trees, wild strawberries, 2 squirrels, 1 goldfinch, and 1 deer. Trail is along an es...
June 24 to June 26, 2011 Joe Omundson 28 miles 5,000 feet gained 2 nights
June 24 to June 27, 2011 Roman 27 miles 3,500 feet gained 3 nights
Last May I did a hike to Twin Pillars, and since then wanted to do a whole 27-mile loop which covers all trails in this small wilderness. I planned the trip in May, but the combination of late snow and finals held the trip until now. The conditions were uncertain - on one hand the trail to Twin Pillars was overgrown with brush last year (and it's the most po...
June 24, 2011 Phoebe "BertMoss" 4 miles 500 feet gained
Had a tough decision to make after work today; Sit in Friday rush hour traffic, or head the other way and go for a short hike. Ummm, I choose hike! It was nice to venture out of the Gorge for some different scenery (not that I don't love the Gorge to pieces)
June 24 to June 25, 2011 Chris 19 miles 5,750 feet gained 1 night
My original plan was to do a long ridge hike in Middle Santiam, approached from Rt. 22 to avoid the long drive in, but because the access road was closed for repair, and the alternate was snowed in, my plan was stymied. Thanks to my friend Bill Sullivan, I had other options. I called over to Detroit Ranger Station and got a Pamelia permit. Right down the roa...
June 23 to June 24, 2011 Water (Matt) 10.5 miles 5,000 feet gained 1 night
Damn. Lost this the first time 'round. Anyways. Repeat of Middle Sister. This time with compatriot Al and wife of 1 week, Kara!! Left PDX at 5:00am after dropping friend off at airport (so really, left PDX). Sisters Coffee rocks me! McDonalds cancer biscuit breakfast also primo for the mountains. Snow melted fast. Approach even quicker, but more blowdown to ...
June 23, 2011 jon 10 miles 4,500 feet gained
June 23, 2011 Shane 10 miles 4,500 feet gained
June 23, 2011 Kyle Meyer 10 miles 4,500 feet gained
We planned to climb Hood on Thursday, but with clouds moving in the night before limiting the overnight low to above freezing, we thought it safest to postpone the climb. Instead, we climbed Ruckel Ridge! This is an extremely fun trail, full of ridiculous steeps, precarious foot placements, and plenty of exposure. The trail feels more like an adventure than ...
June 22, 2011 ChurchFish 12 miles 5,500 feet gained
June 22, 2011 Trainer Kim 10 miles 0 feet gained
Good hike- it's been a few years since I have done it. Some of the flat section of trails were thick, but overall it was a pleasant hike.
June 21 to June 22, 2011 Bosterson 5.5 miles 1,250 feet gained 1 night
Last Friday I noted how nice it was at Warren Lake on my way to Defiance, and how nice it would probably be to camp up there and just hang out and go in the water and read. Sooo.... my friend had somewhere early to be today, so yesterday we drove up the back way to the Mitchell trailhead, yielding a whopping 3/4 mile stroll down to Warren Lake. We spent the ...
June 21, 2011 Phoebe "BertMoss" 5 miles 1,500 feet gained
The hike up was quiet and chill, lots of flowers and snakes. But wow did it get busy! On my way down around 10am, between the vista trail and the parking lot I crossed paths with about 35-40 people; Note to self: leave town much earlier tomorrow.
June 21, 2011 Justin Wright 5 miles 1,500 feet gained
First time up to Angels Rest, love the view.
June 20, 2011 Jen 6 miles 2,500 feet gained
I did this climb with the Mazamas. We had a great day, wonderful snow climbing on nice malleable crusty stuff in the morning, which made ascending through the snow chutes very manageble. The sun came out and views all around were amazing. Short climb on a fixed rope to the summit. The sun softend the snow for our after lunch descent- fun glissades down.
June 20, 2011 Roman 7 miles 2,750 feet gained
Made another hike up Dog Mtn this morning (BTW I've officially graduated so Monday will be my hiking day!). Balsamroot is very good, but beginning to fade. The meadows are yellow all the way to the summit now.
