August 25, 2020 Jen 7 miles 1,500 feet gained
Found the “Coopey Creek Datsun”, plus several other cardavers.
Recent Hikes
August 23, 2020 Sarah Johnson 4.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
Just a nice, pleasant short day chasing waterfalls.
August 22 to August 23, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 12.5 miles 2,250 feet gained 1 night
Just a quick overnight trip to the old ONP car campground.
August 22 to August 23, 2020 runandsew 11 miles 3,000 feet gained 1 night
Some bugs hiking up in the evening, but an incredible sunset and clear skies. Plus, we got the second choice site we had in mind. Happy.
August 22, 2020 Jen 5 miles 2,000 feet gained
Out for a little hike with a friend. Smoke crept over from a wildfire near Bonney Butte
August 17, 2020 Woodswalker 13.8 miles 3,750 feet gained
A fantastic day up on the mountain! I had thought about redoing my Mississippi Head traverse over to the lodge. But heat and scree got the better of us. So instead we spent some more time in the meadows around Paradise Park and got to spend more time with the alpine blooms. After scrambling around all day we were so dusty and grimy that people kept asking us...
August 15 to August 16, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 15.84 miles 5,250 feet gained 1 night
Camped at Peggy's Pond which has Cathedral Rock as your backdrop which is pretty sweet. The mosquitoes, which are typically bad in this area, were as advertised. While we brought crampons, and ice axes the route we took was pretty much snow free so they stayed in the packs. There are Couple class 3 sections but nothing to technical, just a lot of climbing an...
August 14 to August 15, 2020 runandsew 3 miles 750 feet gained 1 night
Wanted to get out and take our daughter's boyfriend and his brother out. It was the 13 year old's first backpack. Lots of stargazing on the most gorgeous night we've had on the mountain in a very long time. As in it was warm and no wind! Whoot!
August 14 to August 15, 2020 Jen 20 miles 4,000 feet gained 1 night
Eleven years ago, I did Mt Curtis Gilbert as a dayhike from Conrad Meadows,with a bike assist.I remember looking down at the Conrad Basin and wanting to return. Finally got back and finished my vacation with a dreamy stroll through spectacular alpine terrain. Started at Conrad Meadows where there were many horsecampers and hikers parked, and biked up the 100...
August 13 to August 14, 2020 Jen 9 miles 3,500 feet gained 1 night
I stayed in Packwood for a night between my trips. Looking up from town, I noticed a distinctive summit. I thought it was South Point Mountain, but I was wrong, it was the adjacent Smith Point on Smith Ridge. I liked the pictures from FGS's reports, so I decided to try the South Pt mountain hike. Great summit 360 degree view, and with relics from the old LO ...
August 12 to August 13, 2020 runandsew 1.5 miles 500 feet gained 1 night
Quick backpack to see the meteor shower, but it was incredibly windy and cold.
August 9 to August 12, 2020 Jen 21.5 miles 6,500 feet gained 3 nights
Parking a zoo at Carbon River Entrance, but most of them humans did not stray far from their vehicles. We biked up the closed road to Ipsut Campground (reservations required), and spent the night in a beautiful old growth forest along the Carbon River. Next day we hiked up to Windy Gap via Wonderland to the Northern Loop trail. We then entered the magnificen...
August 9 to August 10, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 14.5 miles 4,750 feet gained 1 night
Have day hiked to the lake several times but this was the first time I have overnighted there. It was great to have extra time to explore the ridges above the lake. There are 2 head walls you have to scale during the hike and and on our way up there were ropes at those sections to assist climbing that area. On our way down the next day the ropes had mysterio...
August 8 to August 9, 2020 Jen 5 miles 1,000 feet gained 1 night
First trip of my vacation. I was meeting friends next day for our backpack adventure and I wanted to test out my new tent and the bikepack set up. There were city hikers, burly trucks and ATVs all over this area, so I immediately cancelled my plan to go to Summit Lake. Stopped at a gate where no-one was parked, and hiked a few miles out and back on this old ...
August 8 to August 10, 2020 Woodswalker 17 miles 2,250 feet gained 2 nights
A friend got a permit for the Obsidian Trail for Sunday Monday. We headed down Saturday to camp in the area and explore the local lakes. Benson Lake was way to crowded, but Hand Lake was just right. So we looped the lake using the old wagon trail through the Lava bed to loop. The next morning headed up the Obsidian. The flowers were amazing and the bugs were...
August 7 to August 9, 2020 Sarah Johnson 27 miles 4,250 feet gained 2 nights
It has been getting harder and harder to find solitude in the outdoors, so I've been consulting my pal Matt Reeder's book often, Off the Beaten Trail. The final hike he describes, involved some off trail adventuring and plenty of mileage to reach, and so I chose Table Lake in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. I had secured my first actual requested day off sin...
August 4, 2020 Jen 15.5 miles 3,500 feet gained
Took the Paradise Park Trail #778 from Kiwanis Camp Rd. Although the trip is longer and in the forest, the trail has a very gentle grade and the miles go by fast. Lots of saprophytes along this trail. All the blowdown has been cleared. Only saw 2 people on the 6 1/2 mile out and back portion of this trip. At Paradise Park, there were surprisingly few people....
August 3, 2020 Woodswalker 12 miles 1,750 feet gained
Wonderful day in Jefferson Park via the Whitewater Trail. No too many bugs and the Lupines were in full perfume mode.
August 1 to August 2, 2020 runandsew 4 miles 2,750 feet gained 1 night
A couple got engaged above us.
August 1, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 9.5 miles 3,250 feet gained
This hike never disappoints. The great views start at the parking lot....how can you beat that! People were doing a really good job social distancing and masking up. Now that's more like it people! Big sign at the TH indicates no pets but still some people with their dogs on the trail. What's with that? I'm a dog lover but you really give us responsible dog ...
August 1, 2020 Sarah Johnson 6.5 miles 0 feet gained
Opted for an easy flat stroll along the beach today. Plenty of solitude once past the first mile. Made a second stop to tunnel beach (No solitude here, but it was not overcrowded and I was able to stay away from others) to play around looking for cool rocks. First time to the coast in months.
July 31, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 3.2 miles 1,500 feet gained
Some traffic heading up to the saddle and I would rate the mask wearing and social distancing as poor. C'mon people....get with it! But had Plummer Peak all to myself.
July 28, 2020 Jen 9.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
Started at the airy Huffman Peak trailhead, off 6403. Big views from the get-go. Pleasant rambling, nice forest and shady sections. Berries starting to ripen. No humans. Great day in the Gifford!
July 26, 2020 Sarah Johnson 12 miles 1,250 feet gained
I've apparently earned a new trail name, “comfort optional” from the covid hiking crew for whenever I lead anything. I promised an easy-ish hike yesterday due to the heat but I am full of lies. Much fun log hopping, scrambling to off trail waterfalls and to cold swimming holes, and many many creek fords. Excellent day and the only hikers on the trail except ...
July 25, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 7.2 miles 3,250 feet gained
Trail is now snow free all the way to the summit. Very nice 360 degree views in which all the surrounding volcanoes could clearly be seen.
July 21, 2020 Jen 9.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
Biked up from the gate at MP 10, did the loop, plus a secret side trip. Saw zero people and as I was zooming downhill,I blasted my tunes, fun ride out!
July 19 to July 20, 2020 Woodswalker 6.2 miles 1,500 feet gained 1 night
Did some front country camping with friends at Cloud Cap Saddle campground. Beautiful trip. Both of my friends had recent injuries so we kept it pretty short. The penstemon is prolific but is starting to dry up with the hot spell. Dwarf lupine and sulpher flower are both looking good.We stayed up late to watch the comet and star show. The next day we took a ...
July 18 to July 19, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 18.4 miles 4,000 feet gained 1 night
Timed it perfectly for this overnighter. Flowers blooming but the bugs not real bad yet. Both of the usual water sources were available. The skies were very clear with unobstructed views of Mt. Olympus & surrounding peaks. At sunset I could even catch a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean in the distance.
July 18 to July 19, 2020 Sarah Johnson 20.5 miles 4,000 feet gained 1 night
Suffering through a dayhike wasn't enough last weekend, so I decided that with clear skies expected, I would try for round 2 but with a pack. Talked my partner into it, and we opted to bring the dog. I packed an extra sleeping bag for our pampered princess, and off we went. The Sandy crossing was once again okay, the dog easily followed us across on a log. W...
July 18, 2020 Jen 3 miles 500 feet gained
There are so many Lost Lakes. This is the one just off highway 20 just west of Santiam Pass. It has a fascinating natural phenomenon. The lake actually drains INTO two lava tubes on the north side. I've been here three different times, with varying water levels. The first time was in 2015(first pic). Today you could see the lava tubes, but they didn't have t...
July 17, 2020 Jen 13.5 miles 3,000 feet gained
Easy five mile approach from Santiam Pass on the PCT. Then it is all up. Saw a few goats. Perfect weather with a kind breeze to beat off the heat. Moved efficiently with a party of four, but it somehow still took us 14 hrs. The climbing section was great, with three protected traverses(including "the crawl") and then a vertical climb to the summit block. Ver...
July 13, 2020 Woodswalker 11.5 miles 3,250 feet gained
Fantastic day up to the ridge top above McNeil Point. I got an early start to avoid people. The heather is full on. The dwarf alpine pants are blooming. No significant bug action, great beargrasss bloom and the flowers are still peak around Bald Mountain.
July 13, 2020 Jen 7 miles 1,750 feet gained
It was our anniversary and the spouse took the day off to go hiking with me! Quite a few cars at the Elk Meadows TH for a Monday, so we went a bit further and started off in the nordic ski lot and then turned uphill on the Newton Creek Trail where it was very quiet. Beautiful day on the mountain. We especially enjoyed the Heather Canyon area on Clark Creek.
July 11 to July 12, 2020 runandsew 4.5 miles 2,500 feet gained 1 night
July 11, 2020 Sarah Johnson 19 miles 3,750 feet gained
Covid hiking crew meets again. We felt like a challenge, so we opted for a hike that has been on my list for a long time. I somehow always felt intimidated by the mileage. Sandy crossing was pretty straightforward and easy. There may have been an easier spot, but we didn't waste time looking for one. We were probably one of the first to hit Ramona Falls, it ...
July 11, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 10 miles 4,000 feet gained
Steep hike to a former lookout site. The lookout site is not the final destination as to reach Davis Peak one must hike the ridge for about a half a mile with a final scramble to the summit. Nice views of Mt. Stuart, Mt. Daniels and surrounding peaks.
July 9, 2020 Jen 11.5 miles 2,750 feet gained
Started off with 5 mile bike ride from June Lake to Ape Canyon TH. Threw bike in bushes and hiked up Ape Canyon to Loowit, and headed CW back to the June. The dang mountain was covered by clouds all day.
July 8 to July 9, 2020 runandsew 1 miles 3,000 feet gained 1 night
July 6, 2020 Woodswalker 11.4 miles 3,000 feet gained
I hiked the PCT from Barlow Pass up towards Timberline and the wandered uphill to about 7200'. The bloom above Timberline is amazing right now. The Beargrass is great and everything else is just getting going. Wonderful day.
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July 4 to July 6, 2020 Father Guido Sarducci 22.2 miles 7,000 feet gained 2 nights
Entered via the Tubal Cain Mine TH and made base camp approximately a mile and a half past Buckhorn Lake. First day was a cloudy fog fest which limited any views. Woke up the next day to blue skies and summited Buckhorn but not before the fog began rolling in.....RATS! From there descended to Marmot Pass and then down to Camp Mystery to resupply our water......
July 4 to July 5, 2020 Sarah Johnson 10 miles 2,000 feet gained 1 night
Solitude. Not a single other person on this trail. Creepy eye found, and excellent scrambling rocks resembling humans and creatures. A great two days in the woods.
July 3 to July 5, 2020 runandsew 33 miles 6,750 feet gained 2 nights
Our daughter (a covid survivor) and her bf along with another son who moved from Anchorage to Lacey joined our other son and us for a trek around the mountain.
July 3, 2020 Sarah Johnson 7 miles 2,000 feet gained
This hike has been incredibly popular lately, so I decided to try for a late night hike to get the dog away from Portland fireworks. We arrived at the trailhead around 6:30 pm, and headed on up. The weather was clear, until we reached the summit. The clouds came in, but I enjoyed my time up there anyway. Headlamped it down, but worth it for the solitude.
July 1 to July 5, 2020 Jen 39.5 miles 9,750 feet gained 4 nights
Fun tour of the Elkhorns, traveling most of the crest trail, with some side trips up the local peaks. We started from Pine Creek road for an easy car shuttle from Anthony Lakes. Walked the four miles from end of pavement up the road to Pine Creek Reservoir where we spent the night. We had the place to ourselves( + the resident goats). There is no trail from ...
June 28, 2020 Sarah Johnson 8.5 miles 3,000 feet gained
Table Mountain was our first choice yesterday, and we met at the trailhead at 7:30 am. The weather forecast was iffy, and we mulled over our choices in the rain. We wanted a 16/17 mile sufferfest, but being wet and cold for that long didn't sound like the best idea. The decision was made to drive a little further down the gorge, to see if we would find drier...
June 25, 2020 Woodswalker 10.5 miles 3,000 feet gained
Great day, great company, peak rhodie bloom, magical green forest and eleven snowcapped peaks visible from the top. The trail is getting overgrown and there was a good bit of blowdown, but totally worth it.
June 24, 2020 Jen 13 miles 3,000 feet gained
Did the loop and added on out and back to Hidden Falls from the Sturgeon Rock/Tarbell junction. Not happy about more clearcuts on the Tarbell Trail. Flowers going strong up there, with some nice beargrass fields too. No goats today.
June 22, 2020 Woodswalker 7.8 miles 1,750 feet gained
Great day out with a fun group. We headed up to Coffin Mountain. It doesn't look like a peak beargrass year, but I saw lots of other amazing flowers in the meadows and the view was amazing. The tower wasn't staffed yet, but probably will be soon. Then we headed over to Triangulation Peak and down to Boca Cave which frames Jefferson perfectly. The snowy peaks...
June 21, 2020 runandsew 8.5 miles 1,750 feet gained
Boys joined us on a hike from White River to Timberline Lodge and back.