May 24, 2017 pizza pal 8.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
Recent Hikes
May 22, 2017 Roman 6 miles 0 feet gained
May 21, 2017 Woodswalker 5.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Since it was hot we decided to do two shorty hikes and explore back roads for future options. In the morning we hit Sevenmile Hill. It got hot too fast, and was a bit past peak until you get near the top. Nonetheless it was lovely. Then we took back roads as far as we could and then buzzed down Hwy 35 and parked at the pullout for Tamanawas fall TH. Crowded,...
May 20, 2017 Roman 5.2 miles 1,750 feet gained
May 20, 2017 Karl 20.5 miles 4,500 feet gained
Led a group from the now-standard Bonneville Trailhead up through the debris slide to Table Mountain and beyond. We chose to go up the Westway Route, rather than the far more routine Heartbreak Ridge, and everyone seemed to agree that offered far better views. Once up top, we of course had to go visit the iconic south viewpoint, where the clouds really start...
May 20 to May 21, 2017 runandsew 5 miles 1,250 feet gained 1 night
Lovely late afternoon hike up Yellow Jacket to Boy Scout Ridge from White River. Tons of climbers' lights heading up the mountain around 3:30.
May 19, 2017 Jen 4 miles 500 feet gained
We first skiied up at Old Man Pass and the snow was patchy, so we decided to go visit this hidden waterfall. It's written up in Curious Gorge. Just a half mile bushwack up a creek bed through beautfiul old growth forest. And boom, you come around a corner to a gorgeous thundering waterfall
May 19, 2017 Karl 18.5 miles 2,500 feet gained
Awesome dogwalk (other than the ticks!) up and then back down this lovely riverside trail! The local endemic irises were blooming, and were a real treat. Loved a nice pull out known as The Narrows. The forest was a true delight. <iframe width="540" height="700" src="http://gpsfly.org/gps_map.php?gps_id=7145&w=540&h=700&c=ffffff&m=0" scrolling="no" frameborde...
May 19, 2017 Father Guido Sarducci 11.54 miles 2,250 feet gained
Could not make it to the lake due to snow. Trail is pretty much snow covered from the Buckhorn Lake cutoff & I quit when I began postholing up to my crouch & could not locate any signs of the trail.
May 19, 2017 Woodswalker 7.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
Just had to get out there today. Hoping to get a few more hikes in during this stretch of good weather. Marvelous out there. Still very green and the second wave of woodland flowers are starting to pop. False Solomon Seals, Larkspur and even a few phlox at the saddle. Super crowded today, but everyone was in good spirits.
May 18, 2017 Karl 18.5 miles 4,000 feet gained
Took a new route up to Silver Star, starting at the Tarbell Trailhead to the mountain's northwest. Just an awesome little lollipop, and honestly some of the DNR clearcuts provide very nice views both on the way in and the way out. Still lots of snow within a mile of the summit. As nice as it was up there, I think the highlight of the day was scampering about...
May 17, 2017 pizza pal 2 miles 0 feet gained
May 17, 2017 B-Dog 1 miles 1,000 feet gained
On Tuesday night I noticed that Snoqualmie was getting hit hard with some fresh snow. It's the winter that keeps on giving !!! So Wednesday at work all I could think about was getting a few more turns in before this next big warm up. I rushed home and grabbed my gear. Hit the parking lot at the Fir by 6:00 and was back home before 9:00. Coverage is getting r...
May 14, 2017 Karl 11 miles 1,500 feet gained
Met some friends in Cascade Locks, after we were done with Wauna Viewpoint, and decided to head up into the GPNF to kill the rest of the day chasing waterfalls. Great outing!
May 14, 2017 Karl 4 miles 1,000 feet gained
Pesky little trail was always "too short" to bother with. Well, a late start made it a great option to warm up on! Warning: Trail obliterated by rockslide for last stretch.
May 14, 2017 B-Dog 2.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
What an amazing day, by far the best tour of the year !!! There was 3 - 4" of Fresh Snow on top of a nice firm base. The sun made a few short guest appearances and we had flurries off and on all afternoon. We didn't quite slay the King, we got up to about 6,600' and decided to call it at the saddle. Some clouds were approaching and visibility was getting poo...
May 14, 2017 runandsew 8 miles 1,500 feet gained
Nice hike on Mother's Day.
May 12, 2017 Karl 25 miles 4,250 feet gained
Yep, all of it. East to west. Elk Creek to Keenig. Didn't rain the first ten miles. The rest? Yeah. Embrace the wetness! :-)
May 11, 2017 Karl 11.5 miles 500 feet gained
Extended dog walks, back to back, but carrying munchies and beverages on the back! Counts, right? <iframe width="540" height="600" src="http://gpsfly.org/gps_map.php?gps_id=7117&w=540&h=600" scrolling="no" frameborder="no"></iframe>
May 10, 2017 pizza pal 6 miles 750 feet gained
May 9, 2017 Woodswalker 3 miles 500 feet gained
Just a lovely day and a small walk on my friends birthday. Lupine and phlox are peaking, The Balsam root is slightly past, but still beautiful. On the way home we did a quick stop at Catherine Creek to see if the Lewisia is blooming and it was full on near the trailhead.
May 7, 2017 Woodswalker 8.2 miles 1,000 feet gained
Great day and not too crowded. We crossed the Sandy a bit further up on a log I could scoot across rather than the typical crossing. The mountain is still full of snow and we took the cut off near the falls, from the trail down to the Sandy and walked a ways along the bank to get a better look at the mountain. Some nice looking waterfalls up there, in the di...
May 7, 2017 Karl 20 miles 4,750 feet gained
One of my favorite loops! Up to Larch Mountain from Multnomah Falls, entirely on the LMT. Then, looping back along the south rim of the crater on the Oneonta trail, until it connects with Franklin Ridge. From there, take the "bat cave" junction down to Nesika, for a second lunch opportunity at Bickel Point. Wasn't close to dark yet, so I wandered around and ...
May 6, 2017 Roman 3 miles 500 feet gained
Came back with my parents and brother, it was perfect day to be out there. Flowers were near their best on the hills, though orchards in Hood River were mostly done. And nice to finally see that view of nearest volcano against blue sky.
May 6, 2017 B-Dog 1.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
I had heard about a glowing orb returning to our region of the planet for a few days, but when I woke up Saturday it was cold, damp and cloudy. At first I cursed Cliff Mass and the local weather crew, but then I decided to take action and look at the web cams to see what was actually happening up high. Low and behold there was patches of blue sky and even so...
May 6, 2017 Father Guido Sarducci 10.43 miles 3,250 feet gained
Sun,rain,hail,snow this day had it all weather wise. The Deer Park campground is still pretty much snow covered. Some snow on the trail but traction devices not needed. This hike is on my sunny day re-do list.
May 4, 2017 pizza pal 6 miles 500 feet gained
May 3, 2017 Woodswalker 12.6 miles 1,250 feet gained
Beautiful 80 degree day! I strolled up a ways past Twister falls and ate lunch with a nice Crow friend, The hanging meadows are starting to pop and the second wave of shade lovers like Solomon Seal are just starting. Being short legged and not as sure of my balance anymore, the Wy'east creek crossing just before the potholes is a bit harder this year. But I ...
May 3, 2017 pizza pal 7.5 miles 250 feet gained
May 1, 2017 Woodswalker 8.1 miles 1,250 feet gained
In honor of International workday and that ancient flower day currently celebrated as May Day, I went out with a friend to do the Crawford Oaks loop. Flowers are looking amazing below the ranch. Eight Mile creek is back to being a dry footed crossing. Cloudy, but comfortable. Really great day
April 30, 2017 Nathan Williams 3 miles 500 feet gained
nice quick jot with lots of scenery. the bridge is remarkable and the falls is in full glory this time of year. well-groomed trails, and a busy, but not overly-full parking lot. saw maybe a dozen other folks on the trail.
April 30, 2017 Nathan Williams 7 miles 1,250 feet gained
beautiful sunny day at the oregon coast, with clear skies all the way to the horizon. pleasant breeze at the top of the hike, with a great view of the coastline and beaches below. quite a bit of effort to make the upper viewpoint with a full pack, but well worth the effort and need the training time :).
April 29, 2017 Roman 5.8 miles 1,250 feet gained
[GPX link added] Still very nice hike despite some recent logging. Lots of flowers right now, more than I ever seen there. Hood River's gardens are in white, too. Tried to find straight way from summit down to Hood River, but it all seems to go into private land. Also checked a little summit east of Elder Rd, owned by same logging company, open to hikers. P....
April 29, 2017 Karl 15 miles 2,250 feet gained
April 29, 2017 runandsew 15.5 miles 4,250 feet gained
Longest hike of 2017.
April 29, 2017 Father Guido Sarducci 8.9 miles 2,250 feet gained
Hiked to the 3rd viewpoint. After the logged out area trail was pretty much solid snow until viewpoint 3. If I had remembered my microspikes I would have used them.
April 29, 2017 Rhonda 4.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
First beautiful day in weeks. Had to get out for quick hike.
April 28, 2017 Erica H. 6.5 miles 2,750 feet gained
April 28, 2017 Karl 14.5 miles 3,250 feet gained
April 27, 2017 Erica H. 4 miles 500 feet gained
April 23, 2017 Nathan Williams 10.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
Rainy rainy rainy, and absolutely gorgeous clear water and rushing falls. Hopped a lot of creeks crossing the trail, got well and truly damp, but made it out before the worst of the downpour. Loads of cars in the lot, but oddly few people encountered on the trail relative to the car count. Jawbone flats is a super cool ghost-town on the way back. Very pleasa...
April 22, 2017 Roman 9.6 miles 2,250 feet gained
Bike trails through private pastures/timberland in Coyote Wall area.
April 22, 2017 Father Guido Sarducci 8 miles 2,000 feet gained
April 21, 2017 B-Dog 1 miles 1,000 feet gained
Had to try and squeeze in a quick lap before the weekend and rain returned. Getting tired of just one day of sun sprinkled in here and there.....when are we really going to hit spring ????? Conditions were okay, the top portion of the mountain was windy and cold. The snow was firm and crusty for about half my run and then soft and creamy for the last half. E...
April 21, 2017 Woodswalker 5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Beautiful day. Lots of sun. Many sneak peaks into the gorge in addition to the viewpoints, since the trees aren't leafed out yet. South side of Silver Star was looking snow free, but plenty of snow on the other sides as far as I could tell. The second wave of flowers is starting!!
April 20, 2017 pizza pal 10 miles 1,250 feet gained
April 16, 2017 Karl 18 miles 4,750 feet gained
It was supposed to be a glorious day, and the views from Table Mountain could've been just incredible! Ah well, we had some great exercise. The skies were overcast, but the ceiling was high enough most surrounding volcanoes were visible. Winds were pretty strong, though, enough so to worry about losing (yet another!) hat. Snow's entirely gone on Westway, but...
April 16, 2017 Father Guido Sarducci 10.19 miles 3,250 feet gained
Entered via the Elbo Creek TH. Just a few patches of snow during the road walk but no traction devices required. Very nice 360 degree views from the summit.