Recent Hikes

July 26, 2015 Rich 10 miles 3,000 feet gained

July 26, 2015 Karl 13.5 miles 3,250 feet gained

Had a mid-winter hike in the middle of the hottest summer ever. Felt pretty darned good! On the way up the Hardy Ridge loop, we encountered a Pacific Giant Salamander - a first for both of us. Very cool creature! The trail up from the junction was as brushy as ever, and clouds sweeping over us insured it was dripping wet. By the time we reached Phlox Point, ...

July 26, 2015 Roman 4 miles 250 feet gained

Not much of a hike, but berries were really good there. Blackberries (the sweetest I remember) and the first of red huckleberries.

July 26, 2015 Mileage Mike 10.2 miles 1,250 feet gained

We had intended on going to a different TH but it turns out that road had been reclaimed! This is a wonderful loop trail and we explored a bit near the Fall Creek TH and found another TH. We had originally wanted to park at the Fall Creek TH but the road south of there no longer exists. You mus reach this Large parking lot from the north by way of Capitol Pe...

July 26, 2015 Rhonda 14 miles 2,000 feet gained

What a great hike to do on a cloudy day. Never been up here before and we enjoyed it quite a bit. Want to go back when it's clearer out and explore some more of the area. Pictures to come...

July 26, 2015 Chris 5 miles 750 feet gained

July 25, 2015 Kinkilla 12 miles 5,000 feet gained

July 25, 2015 Mountainkat 11.01 miles 2,500 feet gained

We hiked to Laverty and Chimney Lakes from the Bowman Trailhead. We did not get an early start due to our hiking activities from the prior day. Our intent was to go further along the trail to Hobo Lake, but dark clouds moved in. The ridge up to Hobo Lake did not have tree cover and Hobo Lake itself is pretty exposed, so we decided not to risk getting caught ...

July 25, 2015 Mileage Mike 8.4 miles 2,250 feet gained

This was looking to be at at least a cool cloudy day, but turned out much worse. We had left behind our rain pants, but always have rain jackets. It was raining fairly hard for the first half of the hike, and the feeling of being back in a normal Pacific Northwest felt good. It seemed warm enough at the TH but got more windy and colder at the top of this rid...

July 25, 2015 Rhonda 4 miles 1,000 feet gained

Had permits to climb this past Saturday. Go figure no measurable rain in two months until the day of my permit. Made to end of treeline and it was too wet, cold, and windy. Several other climbers called it quit this day. Miserable day to attempt it.

July 25, 2015 Chris 8 miles 1,000 feet gained

July 24, 2015 Mountainkat 27.91 miles 4,750 feet gained

We've been to the Wallowas a few times, but never made it up to the popular Lakes Basin area. We knew we were going to have good weather on Friday, but the rest of the weekend looked doubtful. So, to get some bang for our buck, we did what may be unthinkable sacrilege to many - we day hiked the Lakes Basin area. We sure were hoping that our maps and Sullivan...

July 24, 2015 Mileage Mike 12.2 miles 2,500 feet gained

Took this Friday off and was hiking solo. Just felt like hiking the PCT and perhaps meeting up with some through hikers! Didn't see any hikers until the last hour of the hike. Then I met the following PCT through hikers: Hooker, Non-zero, Half-Fast and Turtle! I gave them each a pack of Oreo Cookies and had some great conversations. A beautiful day that ende...

July 24, 2015 Karl 20.5 miles 4,250 feet gained

Awesome loop through a beautiful forest, past glorious opal blue streams, with a payout of 7- or 8-volcano view, lots of history, and incredible old growth. All spent with a great new trail friend. We took the loop clockwise, climbing up to Whetstone Mountain first. It was a gentle approach, similar to many in the gorge. The views on top were pretty darn nic...

July 24, 2015 Pablo 6 miles 2,000 feet gained

Short hike up to Thunder Mtn and down to Skookum Lake in the Clack.

July 24, 2015 Woodswalker 7.09 miles 250 feet gained

Wanted to have an easy stroll with maybe a swim.The wind was strong and the water was too cold, so no swim. But it was a totally awesome day nonetheless.

July 23, 2015 Jen 7.5 miles 3,000 feet gained

I bought the permits in February. My 16 yo niece from Brooklyn NY decided to visit us for a few weeks this summer, so I invited her to join us on the climb. She was very enthusiastic and we started out at a good pace. However, the city girl found the terrain above timberline to be increasingly difficult as we ascended. We got up to the monitor station, and t...

July 23, 2015 Robert Barns 3 miles 750 feet gained

Stanton Lake is a 4 mile out and back trail located near Essex, Montana and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from June until October.

July 22, 2015 B-Dog 3.5 miles 1,750 feet gained

This is going to be an ongoing entry that will capture my stats as I try to catch up on my training for fall and winter. It will continue to grow in mileage and elevation gain. It will also include times / dates and a few notes. The stats for this hike are as follows: 3.8 Miles Round Trip w/ 1,690' of Elevation Gain. This is the Chirico Trail to Poo Poo Poin...

July 21, 2015 acorn woodpecker 9 miles 4,750 feet gained

Ventured 45 minutes south of Reno and had most of the day to explore in the Mt. Rose Wilderness and climb two peaks within it doing a creative loop. One peak rarely climbed (Chocolate) and another frequently so (Rose). Thunderstorms threatened throughout the day. Had to time the summit climbs accordingly, which included having to hunker in stands of pine in ...

July 21 to July 22, 2015 Robert Barns 16 miles 5,000 feet gained 1 night

July 20, 2015 acorn woodpecker 5 miles 2,250 feet gained

Another evening leg stretcher from in-laws' but this time higher up on the shoulder of the peak. Searched for some lost binoculars from a trip earlier in the year to no avail. Dry and windy with lightning and thunder out east. Nice sunset.

July 20, 2015 Woodswalker 13.08 miles 2,750 feet gained

Very clear skies, still a few flowers and magnificent views. A bit of wandering above the Timberline trail. What more could you want. Fireweed is full on. There were a few biting bugs between Cove Creek and the Timberline trail. No problem if you were moving. We had a great time!

July 19, 2015 Chris 9 miles 2,250 feet gained

July 19, 2015 Mileage Mike 9.3 miles 2,500 feet gained

It was the last day my vacation week and I wanted a higher elevation hike to stay cool! We were so lucky to find a parking space right in front of the TH! The parking area was overflowed! The Top Spur trail up to the PCT is so root bound and rocky that it shows how much it's being used. Flies (not the black biting ones) annoyed us until we hit the treeline!!...

July 19, 2015 Rhonda 13.5 miles 5,500 feet gained

Took our first trip to Mississippi Head. I have to admit it was a lot harder than I anticipated and we had our 17 yr old who doesn't hike with us much, on this hike as well. We definitely took this one much slower than planned. Ran into a few PortlandHikers throughout the day which is always a treat! Long, taxing day but what a hike!

July 19, 2015 Mountainkat 18.39 miles 2,750 feet gained

I wanted to visit Golden Lake, but, I was not close to the trailhead where the hike would be the shortest. I would rather hike than drive, so I decided I would take the popular Green Lakes TH to Green Lakes and over the ridge to Golden Lake. The parking lot was full at 9:00 am and I prepared for lots of people, but, it was surprisingly quiet. I didn't see ma...

July 19, 2015 Karl 21 miles 4,500 feet gained

Hoped to escape the city heat, and mostly succeeded! Took an entirely new (to us) route up to Paradise Park from the Kiwanis Camp area below Government Camp, going up the Paradise Park trail and coming back down the Hidden Lake trail. Both routes were blissfully shaded by the forest, leaving only portions on and above the Timberline Trail with much sun expos...

July 19, 2015 Pablo 8.5 miles 3,500 feet gained

Hiked up to the vision quest pits on the ridge east of Wyeth Trail, expansive views on a hot summer day.

July 18, 2015 The Angry Hiker 17 miles 3,000 feet gained

July 18, 2015 acorn woodpecker 3 miles 1,000 feet gained

Evening leg stretcher from the home of the in-laws onto the slopes of the mountain. Dry and windy conditions among austere landscapes.

July 18 to July 19, 2015 B-Dog 7 miles 4,000 feet gained 1 night

So after 3 months of going to track meets, spending time with my family, and working way to hard... !!!! I finally returned to the great outdoors with Jason Cline. We enjoyed a great trip up to Mount Shuksan and spent a night under the stars on the Sulphide Glacier. Just what the mind, body and soul needed !!! Here is a link to the photos. https://flic.kr/s/...

July 18, 2015 Mileage Mike 10.4 miles 1,750 feet gained

We were lucky to find a parking space given the number of cars there! We hiked the PCT south and then headed up to the Indian Mt. summit. We just love this amazing hike with some spectacular views! We love when the PCT breaks out into the open near the Indian Mt. Trail cutoff, where the view of the Eagle Creek drainage is breathtaking! The trail up to Indian...

July 18, 2015 Mountainkat 14.49 miles 1,500 feet gained

This is a long forested hike with access to many forested lakes. Blow Lake is only a mile from the TH, and Doris Lake is only 2.5 miles from the TH. Most people seemed to visit these lakes. I made it to Cliff Lake and I wanted to go to Porky and Mink Lakes, but, the hike was pretty boring through the woods. I was making good time and there is not a lot of el...

July 18 to July 19, 2015 Roman 13 miles 3,500 feet gained 1 night

My little vacation didn't materialize, but it was nice to spend 2 hottest days up in the Goat Rocks. Saw the last flowers of the season above 6500 feet, but in most places they already gone. The lake completely melted out, it's color is incredible - I don't know when it will be next time to see it (last time was in September 2009, and I visit there every yea...

July 18, 2015 Father Guido Sarducci 14.73 miles 3,250 feet gained

Hot, very dusty hike with very little water sources after Sheep Lake. Great views of Mt. Adams but overall was a bit underwhelmed with this hike as Nelson in his day hiking book gave it 5 stars. Maybe hiking around the Alps a couple weeks ago & then Hurricane Ridge a few days ago has spoiled me a bit.

July 18, 2015 Chris 10 miles 1,500 feet gained

July 17 to July 19, 2015 Stacey 49.5 miles 8,000 feet gained 2 nights

Weekend on the PCT: Friday - Timberline Lodge to Sandy Guard Station Saturday - Sandy Guard Station to Wahtum Lake Sunday - Wahtum Lake to Cascade Locks

July 17 to July 19, 2015 Kyle Meyer 14 miles 2,000 feet gained 2 nights

This time, it was a beautiful weekend in Jefferson Park. We lucked out with an equally beautiful campsite and did a lot of swimming, day-drinking, and exploring.

July 17, 2015 Mileage Mike 9.9 miles 1,750 feet gained

My wife was helping teach in summer school so I hiked solo today. I was just hoping to meet any PCT hikers and again handout Oreo Cookies. I only met one couple (Southbounders with no trail name) at the intersection of the PCT and the Tamanous trail. The Greenleaf Creek water flow was weak, at best, into Gillette Lake. The clearcut past Gillette is quite a s...

July 17, 2015 Mountainkat 11.99 miles 1,250 feet gained

I hiked a loop from Sisters Mirror Lake TH out to the lake, then along Wickiup Plain, and back down.

July 17 to July 19, 2015 JM 19 miles 4,250 feet gained 2 nights

Hiked up to 6800', pretty sketchy section around 6200' that traverses a steep rock and scree field above a perilous dropoff. No snow in sight. Camped below the trail on the ridge, awesome sunset, lots and lots of black flies.

July 16, 2015 Mountainkat 11.74 miles 5,000 feet gained

I hiked to the top of South Sister from Devil's Lake TH. It was a first time for me. I got a very late start and had a quiet walk up to the lake below Lewis glacier, where I found a number of other hikers. Clear skies, great views at the summit. It was great to finally do this one, but I was disappointed to not have my husband there to enjoy it with me!

July 16, 2015 Father Guido Sarducci 9.27 miles 2,250 feet gained

Some light hiking with the family up on Hurricane Ridge. Drove to Obstruction Point & did some hiking on Grand Ridge. Than drove back to the visitor center & over to the Hurricane Hill TH & hiked to the top of Hurricane Hill.

July 15, 2015 Mileage Mike 10.3 miles 1,500 feet gained

We love this area, and it didn't disappoint! I wanted to see if we could meet some PCT through hikers. We always carry small packs of Oreo Cookies to hand out on the PCT, and it was a good decision to take the whole box! We met about 7 Oregon only hikers and 2 full PCT through hikers. I would have loved to keep hiking but the drive here is close to 2.5 hours...

July 15 to July 16, 2015 Jen 4 miles 750 feet gained 1 night

Primitive camping is allowed on the north shore of Mono Lake, you can walk in from a gate off the cemetary road. We were the only humans around this bleak but beautiful place. After a calm night on the lunar-like surface of the lakeshore, we trudged up nearby Black Point which is a volcano that long agos was submerged under the lake. When it erupted underwat...

July 15, 2015 Father Guido Sarducci 4.8 miles 750 feet gained

July 15, 2015 Woodswalker 12.91 miles 2,250 feet gained

My first time up to Jefferson Park. Absolutely stunning. No bugs. Blue sky. Perfect temps.The flowers are mostly done but still a few nice patches. Saw quite a few people on the trail, but up at the actual lakes it was pretty quiet. Everyone seemed to disappear to their own little spots.

July 14, 2015 Mileage Mike 9.5 miles 500 feet gained

A hot day in Portland, but not on the coast. We decided to hike the Oregon Coast trail at Fort Stevens State Park! The parking lot was almost empty, which suited us just fine! We initially headed south to the Peter Iredale. We have lived here 35 years and never seen it! Very nice wreckage, but also very crowded. We headed back north toward the northern termi...

July 13, 2015 Mileage Mike 9.3 miles 1,750 feet gained

We hiked this trail several years ago and somehow remembered it as being fairly level, but it's not completely the case! The first half of the trail is quite gnarly with plenty of roots and rocks and scree. It also climbs up and then drops back down before hitting the more level area we remembered. There are a couple of great views from rock outcroppings, an...