Recent Hikes

April 9, 2015 Woodswalker Catherine Creek Shortcut 5.23 miles 1,250 feet gained

Slowest speed record ever!! Too many things to look at. Photo capture of the day was a Chocolate Lily and a rattlesnake. I went up the open meadow west of Catherine Creek over to Atwood road and then east to the old 4WD road which is where I saw the rattlesnake. Perfect day!

April 8, 2015 Jim El Cajon Mountain 11 miles 4,000 feet gained

Managed to break away from the family and the beach for this aggressive little hike in the foothills east of San Diego.

April 8, 2015 Mileage Mike Harrigan Point 10.1 miles 750 feet gained

Today started out to be a fantastic day. We started out by visiting Hurricane Ridge to get a spectacular view of the Olympic Mt. Range. It was such a long drive that we weren't able to go hiking until about 2pm in the afternoon. We decided on the Spruce Railroad Trail as it was very close to Hwy 101 and on the way back to Forks where we were staying. All we ...

April 7, 2015 Mileage Mike Hoh River Trail 13.3 miles 750 feet gained

The Hoh River Trail is a premium forest hike in Olympic National Park and we didn't want to miss it on this trip! We decided to head out for the Happy Four Shelter, which we hadn't seen before. The actual hike to the shelter is more like 5.7 to 6 miles depending on where you park, but we ended up on other trails to add the additional mileage. This is a beaut...

April 6, 2015 Chris Finn Trail 2.5 miles 250 feet gained

April 6, 2015 JM Kelly Butte 2 miles 500 feet gained

What a weird place. All kinds of no trespassing signs up there, not sure why or if it's even legal in a city park to make it off limits, but there was lots of evidence of homeless camps and they are still constructing a covered reservoir up there. So many things buried underground here, like an underground armory and nuclear bunker, now a reservoir!

April 6, 2015 Mileage Mike Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area 8.8 miles 1,000 feet gained

We spent a fantastic four days (except for another deer collision :(, and I'll go over that in the last TR ) in the Olympic Peninsula during the Washington Spring Break. We stayed in Forks for our basecamp and so decided to stop along the way in the Lake Quinault area for a hike. We didn't expect much from this area since it's near a populated area that is p...

April 5, 2015 Stacey Shipley Springs 21 miles 1,000 feet gained

Car Shuttle between Banks and Vernonia

April 5, 2015 Chris Bend Feed Canal 6 miles 500 feet gained

April 5, 2015 Tree Spirit Diluvian Loop 7.5 miles 3,000 feet gained

Not quite in full bloom yet, but showing signs of life in the meadow as well as the forest. This trek was challenging for this first-timer, only because folly set in and I left my poles at home! ouch go the knees and joints, but still a worthwhile and wonderful hike. Very crowded, but lunch at the top chatting with a father-son combo in training for St. Hele...

April 5, 2015 Roman Gillette Lake 4.23 miles 1,000 feet gained

Just saw this area on Google Earth and thought it might be worth to explore. Not sure why I didn't read anything about it on the forum - so nice! Unlike much larger St. Helens hummocks, those are made not from pumice and fine gravel, but from large boulders, was pretty rough to hike despite the smooth carpet look. Lone-standing ancient trees gave this place ...

April 5, 2015 JM Salisbury Slough 5 miles 1,000 feet gained

The old trees (2 of them) are still blossoming! Amazing!

April 5, 2015 JM Horsethief Butte 9 miles 1,750 feet gained

Great spring hike w/ Steve, Matt M, Kara & Matt T.

April 5, 2015 Rich Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area 9.5 miles 2,000 feet gained

April 5, 2015 Rich Balfour-Klickitat Day Use 5 miles 1,250 feet gained

April 5, 2015 Pablo Green Point Mountain 18.5 miles 5,250 feet gained

Hiked up Herman Creek Trail from the Work Center to the cutoff trail at Cedar Swamp. On to Green Point Mtn and return on Gorton Creek. Maybe 4 inches of snow above 4000' - 8 inches in "drifts". There should be 8' of Cascade Concrete - Old Man Winter didn't even try this winter, sad.

April 5, 2015 Father Guido Sarducci Mount Jupiter 11.63 miles 2,750 feet gained

A hike up Mt. Jupiter used to be about 14.5 miles in length w/ an elevation gain of around 3500'. Due to the road now being gated prior to the TH the hike is now around 20 miles in length w/ a gain of a bit over 5000'. This was a recon hike to determine the state of the roadway to the TH and to determine if one could either bicycle or even ride a dirt bike f...

April 5, 2015 Mileage Mike Trout Creek Pond (historical) 10.1 miles 1,000 feet gained

It was a great day for hiking and we decided to visit the PCT in the Bunker Hill Area. We also went around the Whistle Punk loop as well as heading up Bunker Hill in addition to the other trails. The only area with people was on the Whistle Punk trail, where the people were yelling to try and find their dog that was running all over the woods. None of the th...

April 4, 2015 Water (Matt) White River Glacier 6 miles 5,500 feet gained

wow, getting super easy (not the effort to get to the top, but the conditions of the east pearly gate). great ski conditions..got my bud his first summit. he's strong as hell with his fatty skis..

April 4, 2015 acorn woodpecker Gorton Creek 6 miles 4,000 feet gained

Parked at Wyeth and took the 400 until just east of Wyeth Crown. Gullies, ridges, and talus fields led us there. Onward to higher viewpoints along more ridges. Down a different ridge. Spectacular outing! http://www.oregonhikers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21419

April 4, 2015 Mountainkat Cast Creek 11.51 miles 3,500 feet gained

We were looking for some snow and we found it on this hike. We started at the Cast Creek TH. There were two other cars there, but we didn't see anyone the whole day. Snow was melting and falling from the treetops by about 3500 feet elevation. Snow on the ground shortly after that, and by Cast Ridge, a foot or more. There were footprints the whole way until t...

April 4, 2015 BeaverDawg Pumice Butte 10.5 miles 1,500 feet gained

Day hike up the Ape Canyon trail to the Plains of Abraham and back. Snow showers and sun breaks. 3 inches of new snow at the top. Beautiful day.

April 4, 2015 Father Guido Sarducci Point Defiance 5.44 miles 1,000 feet gained

April 4, 2015 Karl Silver Star Mountain 8 miles 2,500 feet gained

Expected crowds (Sunny Spring Break Saturday!), but found near complete solitude. Ran into snow a bit below 3000', and there was a good 6-10" of fluffy, crunchy powder by the time we summited. Tagged Pyramid Rock on the way down.

April 4, 2015 Bosterson Wyeth Campground 6 miles 4,000 feet gained

Solitude without trails.

April 4, 2015 Rhonda Ptarmigan 12 miles 2,500 feet gained

What a beautiful hike! Started the day in pretty foggy conditions with a fresh dusting of snow. Felt like wintertime for the first time in a couple of months. Saw about 10 people total through the day for the most part had the day to ourselves.Ended the day with sun and partly cloudy skies and melting snow as we made our way down the trail. Great day on the ...

April 4, 2015 Mileage Mike Horsethief Butte 7.4 miles 1,250 feet gained

My son came home for the weekend and wanted to see this area after we talked about it! The parking lot wasn't as full as last week, but then, it wasn't spring break. The weather was great and there was a cool wind blowing the entire day. We had a great hike and were glad to have chosen this area today!

April 3, 2015 Tree Spirit Moffett Falls 4.5 miles 1,750 feet gained

An amazing morning trek up with all the other short trail, live for the views, enthusiasts. An acquaintance visiting from out of town prompted this trip and the views did not disappoint. Though we could spot the ominous dark clouds rolling in through Portland by mid-morning, making our summit short-lived. Got back to car just in time as the drops started to ...

April 2, 2015 Chris Mtb 3 miles 500 feet gained

April 2, 2015 Mountainkat Horsethief Butte 10.92 miles 2,250 feet gained

After seeing trip reports from Woodswalker, Mileage Mike, and Karl, I just had to visit Columbia Hills SP. Thanks, everyone! I have been up to Stacker Butte a few times, but I had not hiked through the lower hills. What a great hike. I had the whole loop to myself, except for a couple coming out at the trailhead and one lonesome mountain biker. Once I reache...

April 1, 2015 Chris OBrien 7.1 miles 0 feet gained

Various ups and downs around the James River, rock scramble, pipeline walkway. A whole lot of fun.

March 31, 2015 Chris Entrada Loop 3 miles 250 feet gained

March 31, 2015 Jim Metlako Falls 5.5 miles 500 feet gained

Another first (for me). I've learned there's an inverse law that governs over The Gorge -- the worse the weather, the more beautiful the scenery. Not sure if that applies to ice, though. Anyhow, I'd hoped to do a MSH summit trip yesterday but with the looming crazy forecast, I abandoned that plan -- glad I did considering the lightning and sleet/rain/hail --...

March 30, 2015 Woodswalker Hardy Falls 8.6 miles 2,250 feet gained

I decided to try and get one more sunshine hike in before the rains return. I took the west route up because it looked like it had more views and I was concerned that the clouds might roll in later. It was a yellow flower day. VIolets, Lomatiums, and Glacier lilies galore. With the brush and trees not leafed out there were lots of sneak peeks through the tre...

March 30, 2015 Jim Burnt Lake 11 miles 2,750 feet gained

In the 3 years since moving here, I've hiked all over the PNW from the Pasayten to Coeur d'alene to central and eastern Oregon. Today was the first time hiking in the Mt Hood Wilderness however. Not really sure why I've avoided it. Probably just a general aversion to "busy" trails. Sometimes you find out the best places are right in your own back yard.

March 29, 2015 Water (Matt) Steel Cliff 6 miles 5,500 feet gained

pretty easy with the snow filling in the PG east chute more and more

March 29, 2015 Roman Kahneeta Hot Spring 5 miles 1,250 feet gained

Took my mom and dad to Kahneeta, we made a loop over Raven's Roost and then another loop on Red and Blue trails, over a "painted hill".

March 29, 2015 BeaverDawg Wiesendanger Falls 12 miles 3,000 feet gained

Needed something within a relatively short drive, so we ended up at Multnomah Falls for a nice lollipop loop. With a 7:30a start we we were able to avoid the crowds and have a very peaceful day, until the approach back to Multnomah. We could smell the ice cream cones well in advance of seeing the first ones heading up to the top of the falls.... an ice cream...

March 29, 2015 Pablo Serene Lake 15 miles 3,500 feet gained

Hike 'n bike in the Roaring River Wilderness. Went up Cripple Creek Trail to Cache Meadow Trail then to the ridge above Serene Lake on the Grouse Point Trail followed by an exit at the Roaring River Campground via the Dry Ridge Trail. Hopped on the e-bike for the return through Three Lynx to the Cripple Creek trail head. Hardly a speck of snow at nearly 5000...

March 29, 2015 Karl Stacker Butte 17 miles 4,000 feet gained

A most awesome day traversing from the basaltic Horsethief Butte next to the Columbia, through Columbia Hills State Park, on up to Stacker Butte. We started down by the river, and found Horsethief to be (literally) just crawling with a hundred or more Mazamas out practicing rock climbing. Visited with a couple of PH friends for awhile, before exploring all a...

March 29, 2015 JM McClure Lake 9.5 miles 1,000 feet gained

Exploration of 2 areas, one on trail, one mostly off. Beautiful spring day. First at Mosier Plateau to see the flower display. The balsamroot are about done, the lupine are still coming. Not in sync like last year. Hiked up the trail, came down the service road, returned along Hwy 30. Spotted a Coopers (or sharp shinned) hawk at the top. Next to Memaloose Hi...

March 29, 2015 Mileage Mike Horsethief Butte 8.9 miles 1,500 feet gained

My wife and I were looking for a new place to go and were inspired by the recent Columbia Hills Hike from Woodswalker! We had tried this hike in 2008 and didn't get anywhere because of the lack of signs and online documentation. The Crawford Hills TH is quite nice, but the parking lot was full, so we parked along Hwy 14. There is a great map on the bulletin ...

March 28 to March 29, 2015 Kyle Meyer Tanner Butte 24 miles 5,000 feet gained 1 night

Third trip of the year up to Tanner Butte. Working on my base. This is, by far, the best payoff gorge hike that exists.

March 28, 2015 Roman Hunchback 6.5 miles 2,500 feet gained

The trail is good in the middle, but lower and upper portions took a beating this winter. Still a great hike & very quiet, almost strange after seeing dozens of cars parked along Salmon River. Looking across to Devils Peak I couldn't see any hint of snow.

March 28, 2015 Bosterson Tanner Creek 11 miles 4,250 feet gained

Found: 1 trekking pole, 1 fleece hoody, 1 American flag print hat. Legs: scratched to all hell.

March 28, 2015 acorn woodpecker Powell Butte 3 miles 500 feet gained

Bittersweet last week of my bird survey. This time, the whole family was able to join me. Was also able to haul all the trash I found at the survey sights I'd been aghast at the past several weeks. That felt good! Nice cool overcast spring day and good bird sightings. The nettles are knee deep in places!

March 28, 2015 Mileage Mike Tootle 9.3 miles 2,500 feet gained

The Cinnamon and Toutle Trails orginate at the Kalama Horse Camp near Mt. St. Helens National Monument. The Cinnamon trail is on a ridge that paralles NF-81 from the Kalama Horse Camp and terminates at Red Rock Pass. There are some spectacular views that can be had of Mt. St. Helens, when it's a clear day, but today was anything but that. We initially drove ...

March 27 to March 29, 2015 Tree Spirit Beaver Creek 3.5 miles 500 feet gained 2 nights

A worthwhile trip for disc-golf, short hike-in camping, and camping with the offspring. This trip was even more worthwhile because of the community fire rings at the hike-in camp...a host of entertaining characters provided ample laughter on both nights. Sadly, the OMSI star party was cancelled due to clouds/rain, but good times were had by all nonetheless. ...

March 26, 2015 Pablo Council Crest 4 miles 1,000 feet gained

Escaped from the work place to do another quick trip up to Council Crest to enjoy the sunshine and views.

March 26, 2015 Rhonda Lower South Falls 5 miles 750 feet gained

Did a quick 5 mile trip to Silver Creek Falls after work tonight. It was too beautiful of a day to pass up the opportunity to get out in the woods, even it was just a quick trip.