January 27 to January 28, 2019 runandsew Alpine Campground 4 miles 750 feet gained 1 night
Just wanted to get out.
Recent Hikes
January 27, 2019 Roman Cannon Beach 1 miles 0 feet gained
January 27, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Dry Creek 8.15 miles 1,500 feet gained
Our destination was Dry Mtn. but while attempting to ford Dry Creek, which is anything but dry this time of year, my hiking partner slipped off the crossing log and took a bath in the creek. Thankfully no injuries but it was decided at that point retuning to the car was the prudent decision due to his cold, soggy condition.
January 27, 2019 Sarah Johnson Salmon Falls 4.5 miles 750 feet gained
Today was an odd day. Set out from Portland at 8:00 with an AYM group, celebrating Matt Reeder leading 10 years of hikes with AYM. Lots of last minute cancellations, bringing our group down to 8 from 12. (Don't be a dick, canceling the night before a hike is just rude unless you have an emergency.) So is not showing up when you are still signed up. Anyway......
January 27, 2019 Jen Swift Glacier 10.5 miles 5,750 feet gained
Conditions perfect, great glissading on the way down!
January 27, 2019 Woodswalker Wind Lake 7.8 miles 1,500 feet gained
Great day with hundreds of other folks on the way to Tom Dick and Harry Ridge. The trail below Mirror lake is a complete ice rink, with melted water on top. Clear skies above and warm. Fantastic day.
January 26, 2019 Debbi Chapman Beach 6 miles 0 feet gained
January 26, 2019 Sarah Johnson Wind Mountain 2.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Just a quickie up wind mountain today. Slept in and didn't leave Portland until around noon. The gorge was like night and day on our trip out. Near Portland, a cloud hovered and kept the beginning of the gorge looking like you were driving in the movie "The Mist". But we came out of it and into sunshine. Nice way to stretch the legs on an otherwise lazy day.
January 26, 2019 Woodswalker Elliott Creek 8 miles 1,250 feet gained
Did a nice loop out to University Falls. Not many people on the trail, but a lot of gunfire and atv noise in the near proximity. There are some really pretty stretches of creek.
January 25, 2019 Roman Bridal Veil Falls 1 miles 0 feet gained
January 21, 2019 Woodswalker Vista Point 4.2 miles 1,500 feet gained
Just a wonderful short stroll to take a friend to see Wahkeena Springs.
January 21, 2019 pizza pal Mud Spring Canyon 5.5 miles 250 feet gained
January 20, 2019 Roman Teacup Lake 4.5 miles 500 feet gained
January 20, 2019 pizza pal Trillium Lake Loop 5 miles 500 feet gained
January 20, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci West Tiger Mountain 6.05 miles 2,750 feet gained
Section Line up to Summit 3.
January 19, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Point Defiance 5.62 miles 500 feet gained
January 15, 2019 Jen Burdoin Mountain 13.5 miles 3,250 feet gained
Cool area above White Salmon!
January 13, 2019 Woodswalker Eliot Glacier 7.6 miles 3,000 feet gained
A wonderful blustery day on the mountain. Right now the snow is packed and fine with just spikes. Once you get close to Timberline, the route is less obvious, because of wind blown snow, but if you have been before it would be fine. We saw no one above the A-frame. Stunning.
January 13, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Mount Rose 6.5 miles 3,750 feet gained
Did the loop clock wise. Put on the micro spikes at around 3400'. Was nice and warm sitting on the summit rock. Could clearly see Rainier, Adams & St. Helens from the summit.
January 13, 2019 Sarah Johnson East Fork 3.8 miles 500 feet gained
Originally had plans to hike on Saturday with a friend, but she canceled on me last minute so I ended up sleeping in on Saturday and wasting a beautiful day. To make up for it on Sunday, Zane and I got an early start from Portland to try to beat the crowds that would surely be heading to Mt. Hood on a bluebird day. Our objective was an easy stroll to Tamanaw...
January 11, 2019 Woodswalker Sherrard Point 16 miles 4,250 feet gained
Wonderful day back in the gorge. Hoping for sun we headed up to the top of Larch Mountain from Multnomah falls. It was pretty breezy at the top. Very limited snow on the way up. A bit icy on the steps up to the top. Spikes would be useful, but we didn't need them. On the way back, we decided to head down Oneonta trail and loop up through the crater back to t...
January 8, 2019 Jen Coyote Wall 6 miles 2,000 feet gained
Escaped the rain for a mystical hike up into the snow zone on top of the wall. Fresh tracks for hours!
January 6, 2019 pizza pal Campground: Government Mineral Springs 5 miles 500 feet gained
January 6, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Point Defiance 5.13 miles 750 feet gained
January 5, 2019 Sarah Johnson 10 miles 250 feet gained
A good friend of mine who is getting over some health problems that have prevented her from strenuous activity has decided to make 2019 the year she starts hiking with me. She insisted it would be a girls only day on the trail, so we headed out alone at 8 am from Portland. I decided to pick a trail that I knew would have no gain, so as not to scare her off f...
January 2, 2019 Jen Grave Trail 6 miles 1,000 feet gained
Went up to check on the wildlife cam.Got a bobcat picture!
January 1, 2019 Woodswalker Devils Rest 10.4 miles 2,500 feet gained
Tons of cars, but not as crowded as I expected. Beautiful day, great companionship and lots of beautiful moments big and small. Happy New Year all!
December 31, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci Frenchmans Cove 3 miles 500 feet gained
With the Wife having to work on New Years & the alma mater playing in Rose Bowl Football game ( go Dawgs!) the annual New Years Day Family Hike became the New Years Eve Family Hike. Nice short hike with nice views of the Olympics at the Cove.
December 31, 2018 Sarah Johnson Moody Island 9 miles 250 feet gained
Last hike of the year! A pleasant, mostly flat stroll along the Deschutes River, starting at Deschutes River State Park. I wore my glacier glasses for the hike and my eyes still hurt from all the sunshine I soaked in today. The burn from this summer really has the area looking alive and green, as the hillsides are reawakening. We even ran into some wildflowe...
December 30, 2018 pizza pal Twin Lakes 6 miles 750 feet gained
great start to the season!
December 30 to December 31, 2018 runandsew Timberline Trail 5 miles 1,250 feet gained 1 night
New Year's backpack to watch the fireworks at Timberline Lodge. This bookmarked our year out since we camped at the same spot New Year's Eve 2017. It was 12 degrees and cold, but we had two of our adult children with us as well as our daughter's ex and were able to scrape enough gear together for five so it was a deliriously great night! Last year I had trou...
December 30, 2018 Jen Paulina Creek 25 miles 1,000 feet gained
Stayed at Sunriver for a few days. On the first day we were able to ski out the door. Visited Benham Falls and Swampy Lakes Snow park. Highlight of the trip was getting a cat ride up to Paulina Lake from the 10 mile Snowpark. We skiied around for a few hours, then had dinner at the lodge.
December 30, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci Howe Creek 8.24 miles 3,250 feet gained
December 27, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci Point Defiance 8 miles 750 feet gained
December 23, 2018 Woodswalker Shellburg Falls 5.7 miles 750 feet gained
Perfect day with a good friend checking out the mossy and watery forest in this area. Perfect day! Much prettier than I expected.
December 23, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci Tiger Mountain 8.5 miles 3,500 feet gained
Hit all 3 summits plus the Hiking Hut. No snow anywhere.
December 22, 2018 Sarah Johnson Salisbury Slough 5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Short and sweet pretty little hike on the eastern Washington side of the gorge. I love this area, and seeing how the landscape changes as you drive out from Portland. The trail starts with a somewhat steep climb, with an option to check out the abandoned convict road when you hit the sign for the orchard. We peaked around the bend but a significant landslide...
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December 22, 2018 Woodswalker Elk Creek 4.8 miles 500 feet gained
Went with friends to help switch out film on a wildlife camera for Cascadia Wild. We walked along Skyline road for a few miles before cutting off to the camera. Minimal snow that was pretty packed down. Spikes were helpful. Fun adventure.
December 21, 2018 Roman Donahue Creek 3.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
December 16, 2018 Woodswalker Vanson Peak 8 miles 1,500 feet gained
Lots of lush green and some great waterfalls on this new to me trail. Wonderful day with a great crew.
December 16, 2018 Sarah Johnson Lower Shellburg Falls 5.7 miles 750 feet gained
With rain in the forecast but still wanting to get out, we decided to go for something easy and not far from Portland. Odd little hike, as parts of it are on road and right through grazing cows. (They seemed pretty docile, unlike the cows on the Fort to Sea Trail by the coast.) Shellburg Falls were easily accessible, while grand views of the other falls in t...
December 15, 2018 Roman Sams Walker Loop 4 miles 500 feet gained
Wanted to check a trail I saw earlier from SR-14, but it only went ~50 yards to stone house ruins (which were pretty cool). Schwacked up above the ruins for an hour, but brush was pretty bad, what looked like deer trails just dissipated in the brush. On the way back went up Archer Mtn's High Valley, so my pup could run in the open. Picked some apples in old ...
December 14, 2018 Jen Trillium Lake Loop 13.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Started at Mazama Snow Park and took the Barlow Trail to Trillium. Then miles of fresh tracks on the Mud Creek loop.
December 12, 2018 Jen Lizzie Creek 7.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Quiet day in the Coast Range with friends.
December 10, 2018 Woodswalker Crystal Spring 7.6 miles 1,000 feet gained
Still felt like I needed another recovery hike, without much eg. Hike today from Bridge of the Gods aways down the PCT, visiting Dry C reek Falls on the way. Hit snow right away, but it was just enough to cushion the tread and make things beautiful. Melting fast though.
December 8, 2018 Roman Hewlett Point 3 miles 0 feet gained
December 8, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci Mount Townsend 10.76 miles 3,500 feet gained
There are 4 trails to the summit of Townsend. I have never hiked it from the lower TH off of forest road 27 before & it adds approx. 1.2 miles & 600’ to the assent compared to starting @ the upper TH. Trail was in nice condition with a bit of snow on & off the final 1000’ from the summit.
December 8, 2018 Sarah Johnson Gorge 6 miles 1,500 feet gained
It was a winter wonderland in the gorge today - our curiosity bringing us to check out the fire damage to the newly reopened trail. Trail was mostly empty when we arrived around 9 am - but was bustling with incoming poor footwear choices as we rounded our way down to the Multnomah end. Microspikes used on the descent and we were glad to have them on slick tr...
December 6, 2018 Jen Wiesendanger Falls 10 miles 3,000 feet gained
So happy to be out in the woods. Grinning for hours. PSA: it's time to start carrying microspikes!
