August 31, 2014 Mileage Mike Birth Of A Lake 8.1 miles 1,750 feet gained
Recent Hikes
August 31, 2014 Stacey Cloud Cap Saddle Campground/Day Use 8 miles 3,000 feet gained
I had a friend visiting from out of state this past weekend. He wanted to see the glaciers on Mt. Hood, so what better place to go glacier viewing than Mt. Hood. We arrived at the TH around 10:30am, and noticed a ranger in a USFS vehicle in front of Cloud Cap. He was there to give a tour of the Cloud Cap Inn at 11am, and there were still openings for the tou...
August 31, 2014 Nate Meyer Ape Cave 4.7 miles 250 feet gained
We entered the cave through the main entrance, which is the Northern end of the lower cave and the Southern end of the upper cave. We walked down and back the lower cave while we acclimated to the darkness. Then we headed into the upper cave. To call the upper cave a 'hike' is a bit misleading, it's more bouldering than anything. Much more of a full body wor...
August 31, 2014 JM Waespe Point 14.5 miles 3,500 feet gained
First time on the Bell Creek trail. Went up Oneonta Trail past Triple Falls, continued up to the Bell Creek jct and went East, up the steep hill. Bell Creek Trail basically traverses the Oneonta Creek drainage and comes back down on the other side of the creek. It was cloudy to start the day, but soon began to rain. August and raining. WTH. The salmonberry/d...
August 31, 2014 Roman Little Badger 8.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Off to the dry east side.
August 31, 2014 Pablo Nick Eaton 7.8 miles 2,750 feet gained
Exerciser up Nick Eaton returned on Gorton Creek.
August 30, 2014 Mileage Mike Whistle Punk 8.2 miles 1,250 feet gained
August 30 to September 1, 2014 Eva Rees Wallowa Falls 36.5 miles 0 feet gained 2 nights
August 30 to September 1, 2014 Chris Dicks Pass 39 miles 5,000 feet gained 2 nights
A trip over the holiday weekend. A bit crowded for my taste, but it was to be expected given the area and the timing. Did the loop coming from Echo Lakes--lots of nice lakes in this area, especially on the east side, and south of Lake Aloha. It's a bit dry in the China flat area, but more subalpine for most of the rest. The weather was great, no bugs, but no...
August 29, 2014 Mileage Mike Turtle Cove 4.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
Long travel day home so we kept the hike short. This is a very worthwhile loop hike with absolutely fantastic views of the Blue Basin. It was hot, but almost no people, and great for pictures!
August 29, 2014 acorn woodpecker Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area 8 miles 2,500 feet gained
Took my son on our first long solo hike outside of the city. Excellent day with great weather and a gratefully cooperative happy child!
August 28, 2014 Mileage Mike Strawberry Campground 9 miles 2,000 feet gained
We loved this hike around Strawberry Lake and to Little Strawberry Lake. The air wasn't very clear due to smoke from fires, but the scenery was still spectacular. We had to wait for the forest service to cut a tree that blocked the road to the TH, and others had waited for 3 hours. It only took about an hour from when we arrived though.
August 27, 2014 Mileage Mike Little Canyon Mountain 4.4 miles 1,000 feet gained
Only had time for a short hike since we drove from Joseph. Very beautiful area and I'd like to come back to explore the trails!
August 27 to August 28, 2014 Jen Mount Washington 8.5 miles 3,250 feet gained 1 night
Great day to climb a pointy volcano!
August 26, 2014 Mileage Mike Wallowa Falls 7.7 miles 1,750 feet gained
Another absolutely phenomenal hike in Eagle Cap Wilderness. We initially took the Ice Lake trail but got turned around by a bear cub siting! Mama bear wasn't around, so we turned around to take the Wallowa Trail. I don't think there are any bad hikes here, so we didn't feel too bad about changing trails. The West Fork of the Wallowa River is extremely scenic...
August 26, 2014 Nate Meyer Eagle Creek Trail 7 miles 250 feet gained
August 25, 2014 Mileage Mike Shady Campground 8.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
This is one awesome hike and the views are an eyegasm! I wish my stiff knee didn't hold back our hiking distance as the views just kept getting better and better. Turned around when we got to a good view of Eagle Cap. We absolutely have to come back here!!!!!
August 25, 2014 scotty Mount Saint Helens 10 miles 4,750 feet gained
August 24, 2014 Mileage Mike Umatilla Forks Campground 6.2 miles 1,000 feet gained
First day of vacation. Beautiful area with no other hikers. This trail has a huge amount of brush, but it's passable. The North Fork of the Umitilla River is quite small, but is very peaceful. The trail is often above the river and there aren't many riverside views, though.
August 24, 2014 Stacey Upper Falls Creek 11 miles 2,000 feet gained
Indian Race Track TH - Race Track - PCT - Blue Lake - Rock Lake - Thomas Lake TH. No mosquitos. Lots of huckleberries. *Brooks Cascadia 7
August 24, 2014 scotty Worm Flows 4 miles 750 feet gained
August 24, 2014 Karl Buck Peak 11 miles 2,500 feet gained
Just a fun day in the woods with friends. :-)
August 24, 2014 JM Mcgee Creek 10 miles 3,500 feet gained
Up from McGee Creek TH, pretty nice trail on a steady climb up through the trees. Quieter trail head than Top Spur, but about 0.5 mile further each way. Up to the shelter then "normal way", on up to the end of the ridge to an "in your face" view of the Glisan Glacier and the Sandy Glacier and caves. Returned to shelter and descended the "climbers trail". Cut...
August 24, 2014 Pablo Veda Lake 10 miles 2,500 feet gained
Marched up from the TH off the 2656-309 road near Mud Creek to the boulder field above Veda Lake for a photo shoot.Explored the slightly brushy Dry Lake Trail and the upper end of the Salmon River Trail. Nice day in the woods.
August 24, 2014 Team Reynolds Top Spur 11 miles 2,250 feet gained
Beautiful day on the trail, great views and easy fords. Timberline trail across Yocum Ridge is well maintained and we saw VERY few non-through hikers all day.
August 23, 2014 Mileage Mike Gifford Pinchot National Forest 6.2 miles 750 feet gained
August 23, 2014 Debbi Pamelia Lake 12 miles 2,250 feet gained
August 23 to August 24, 2014 B-Dog Golden Horn 26 miles 5,500 feet gained 1 night
New WA 100 Summit - 2 of 10 for 2014 Last weekend I finally had some free time and was able to get back out into the woods. We took the long easy way in via the PCT. (11) Miles - (2) Passes and countless switch backs before we finally arrived at our campsite. Snowy Lakes was our home for the evening and the North Cascades didn't disappoint. It was a beautifu...
August 23 to August 26, 2014 Roman Gilbert Peak 24.7 miles 5,000 feet gained 3 nights
Wow, what a hike! Got drenched in a thunderstorm, ran into a bear, got chased by a bull (well, at low speed), but on top of that made the best climb I've ever done, and also found one of the neatest alpine areas in the Goat Rocks. I didn't find any maps for climbing Gilbert Peak from east side prior to this trip, so it was mostly a guess work, but could see ...
August 23 to August 25, 2014 Father Guido Sarducci Gnome Tarn 26 miles 7,500 feet gained 2 nights
We were fortunate enough to score a Core Enchantment permit this year and decided to do the classic Enchantments traverse backwards which is to begin @ the Lake Stuart TH & exit via Snow Lakes. Scrambling up Aasgard Pass with a full pack is a bear, 2500' in 1 mile, but we completed it in a couple hours & set up base camp @ Lake Perfection. The next day skirt...
August 23, 2014 Team Reynolds Sullivan Gulch 4 miles 0 feet gained
Another family day... gorgeous weather.
August 22, 2014 Mileage Mike Summit Meadows 4.9 miles 500 feet gained
First hike where I can extend the distance, but need to keep at about 5 miles. The Dr. thinks my meniscus has been frayed, but isn't torn. Across the entire back of my knee it is sore and stiff, but I believe the meniscus has been torn in a new area from where the surgery was, but without the same type of sharp pains. I still have the issue as of today, Nove...
August 21, 2014 Mileage Mike Campground: Panther Creek 1.3 miles 250 feet gained
Rehab hike. Walked from the road to Panther Creek and waited to pass out Oreo Cookie packs to any PCT through hikers, but only met one. It's difficult getting out on the trail and limiting the hike to such a short distance!
August 20, 2014 Mileage Mike Lucia Falls 1.2 miles 250 feet gained
Rehab Hike. This is a very beautiful area that I normally wouldn't go to because of such short trail length, but it's a great family hiking area! Sat and had a nice lunch while looking at the falls.
August 20, 2014 Team Reynolds Dixie Mountain 2.5 miles 250 feet gained
Vedanta Society hike
August 19, 2014 Mileage Mike Warren Creek Falls 1.2 miles 250 feet gained
Only allowed to walk about a mile for three days after cortisone injection to knee. Can't go longer distances until I have physical therapy at end of week.
August 17, 2014 Mileage Mike Surprise Lakes 7.1 miles 1,000 feet gained
The knee didn't do well today! Going to see Dr. Tomorrow.
August 17, 2014 Team Reynolds Horsetail Falls 4 miles 250 feet gained
Around the tails and back into the gorge... awesome day.
August 17 to August 19, 2014 Karl Broken Top 35 miles 6,500 feet gained 2 nights
Awesome reintroduction to backpacking, after 31 years of taking the easier options! Started at Three Creeks Lake, and went up Tam McArthur Rim. Veered southwest after awhile, heading cross-country over to a campsite at the base of Ball Butte. After setting up our tents, we took a nice scramble up into the crater of Broken Top. Incredible up there! Then, the ...
August 16 to August 17, 2014 Roman Chenamus Lake 15 miles 1,750 feet gained 1 night
14 lakes/tarns in 15 miles (and that with some backtracking!). Was planning to camp at Chenamus but mosquitoes were bad so I just went back to Placid Lake, next morning the water was so good it was hard to start a hike! TONS of berries at Chenamus, very nice but shallow lake, probably not swimmable (pic #2-4, 7). Made the loop as described (@ the link) by Po...
August 16, 2014 Woodswalker Little Kettle Creek 7 miles 1,000 feet gained
The weather was beautiful on the second day of my trip. No bugs and amazing rock formations on the cliffs and under my feet.
August 16, 2014 Bosterson Mount Whittier 22 miles 6,500 feet gained
EP is a goober. 10 hrs car to car, exactly on schedule so he wouldn't get divorced!
August 16, 2014 Pablo Grouse Point 14 miles 4,250 feet gained
Annual maintenance on the little used section of the Grouse Point Trail from the intersection of Dry Ridge north to the 4611 Rd. West on the 4611 to catch the Sounds of Two Rivers Trail to complete the loop.
August 15, 2014 Mileage Mike Elk Pass 10.6 miles 2,000 feet gained
This was the first day of a two week vacation, and the trail in the Dark Divide was fantastic. Badger Lake is amazing and worth the rutted dirt bike trail! Unfortunately, I felt my bad knee tweak on the back inside, and I knew I had just torn my meniscus in a new location again. Cr_p, it was the first day of vacation and I ended up seeing two doctors, and ha...
August 15 to August 16, 2014 Chris Carver Lake 27.5 miles 5,000 feet gained 1 night
A nice, quick little trip to the Three Sisters after a week in Bend. Camped Friday night at the Green Lakes area after a few miles from the Devils Lake trailhead. It was packed! Saturday, the cross country route up to Carver Lake and up through Chambers Lakes was much quieter—only one other group. The flowers seemed to be at their peak. This little cut throu...
August 15 to August 18, 2014 JM Broken Top 22.5 miles 5,000 feet gained 3 nights
3 night, 3 day trip around the North side of Broken Top. Tam McArthur Rim to Green Lakes, alot of off-trail. No bugs, flowers were past prime, but gorgeous views even w/ thick haze from fires in the vicinity. Can't wait to go back someday.
August 15 to August 18, 2014 Stacey Bismark Mountain 29.5 miles 8,500 feet gained 3 nights
Three nights at Bear Camp in the Mt. Margaret Backcountry with day hikes to Mt. Margaret and Coldwater Peak and a Lakes Basin / Whittier Traverse Loop. Fantastic scenery, lots of huckleberries, and daily mountain goat sightings. Day 1 - Norway Pass TH to Bear Camp (4.4 miles, 1980' EG) Left PDX around 11am. Hiked to camp under overcast skies and light drizzl...
August 15, 2014 Woodswalker Boulder Creek 8 miles 1,250 feet gained
It hailed and rained and thundered, but it was beautiful. No bugs.
August 15 to August 17, 2014 Jen Hellroaring Meadow 18 miles 4,000 feet gained 2 nights
Original Plans to Avalanche Valley changed with conditions and unexpected terrain issues. Had fun anyhow exploring the mountain, including a lovely swim in Heart Lake!
