October 20, 2013 Karl Flag Point 12.5 miles 3,000 feet gained
Traversed from the High Prairie trailhead, up and over Lookout Mountain, then along the Divide Trail to Flag Point, and back. First time there. Incredible scenery in the Badger Creek Wilderness! Full [trip report](http://www.portlandhikers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=17346) now up on [PortlandHikers](http://www.portlandhikers.org/).
October 20, 2013 Mileage Mike Wyeth Campground 5.3 miles 1,750 feet gained
A great comeback from a bad morning hike. Wyeth Campground was closed, so we parked outside the gate. There were no people on the trail, and it was in exceptional shape! After crossing Harphan Creek (not much water), the trail climbs quite rapidly, and is followed by a large number of switchbacks. We didn't make it far, since we had started the hike at about...
October 20, 2013 Mileage Mike Coyote Wall 3.2 miles 750 feet gained
This was a very depressing hike! As some may know, this is a very popular biking area, but also is excellent for hiking. It is also private land that the owners have graciously allowed people to use, but doesn't want it widely publicized. We went there many times, and the hiking has always been superb. Unfortunately, a short distance on the trail revealed a ...
October 19, 2013 Debbi Astoria Reservoir Number Two 5 miles 0 feet gained
October 19, 2013 RenegadePilgrim Angels Rest 5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Quick day hike to Angel's Rest. I hadn't been up here in a few years so it was nice to revisit it. The weather was perfect and it wasn't windy either.
October 19, 2013 Chris Mt. Mcloughlin 10 miles 2,500 feet gained
Poor planning meant that I ran out of time to get to the top. Next time...
October 19 to October 20, 2013 Water (Matt) Gobblers Knob 12 miles 4,500 feet gained 1 night
As reported by Jeremiah.. Fish were interesting, schooling behavior. Great to camp out. Really enjoyed how silent it was at night, not a cricket, peeper frog, or even rustle from the wind. Beautiful little corner of "MRNP", nice to skip the red tape. Gobblers Knob has a name that cannot be improved upon.
October 19, 2013 Roman Carpenters Lake 4.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
Showed my coworker some trails in "Table Mtn Backcountry" (it really needs a name) - up backside Aldrich Butte trail/road/then off-trail to the top of the butte, then to Cedar Mtn. On Cedar Mt, he went first and saw a cougar running into brush just ahead of us. Also, we found a great viewpoint on Aldrich Butte, just east of the summit - much better views fro...
October 19, 2013 Ken Snoqualmie Pass 13 miles 2,750 feet gained
The I90 corridor is my least favorite hiking area: it is crowded; casual hikers and dog walkers without manners treat the living forest like a commodity to be used and disposed of; the constant humming of tires from the expressway and jets roaring overhead, an ever-present reminder of man's self-destruction ingenuously referred to as progress; and, cell phon...
October 19 to October 20, 2013 JM Goat Lake 12 miles 4,500 feet gained 1 night
Weekend backpack w/ Water (Matt) to Glacier View Wilderness on the west side of Mt. Rainier. This trail starts in Glacier View and crosses into the Nat'l Park beyond Goat Lake. We went up to Mt. Beljica for some great views before descending down to Goat Lake and setting up camp. Fish were plentiful, but the lake was shallow and swampy at the edges and not c...
October 19, 2013 Bosterson Yocum Ridge 18.5 miles 4,250 feet gained
October 19, 2013 Father Guido Sarducci Point Defiance 6.58 miles 1,500 feet gained
October 19, 2013 KevVS 9 miles 2,750 feet gained
October 19, 2013 Mileage Mike Wahtum Lake Campground 9.3 miles 1,750 feet gained
What a beautiful, spectacular and clear day! We had never been to Chinidere Mt., and today was an amazing time to visit. We got up there, and immediately noticed a couple of things; we could see 5 snow covered volcanoes very clearly (St. Helens, Rainier, Adams, Hood and Jefferson!), and it was very crowded. I tried to take some movies, but there was a loud a...
October 18, 2013 Nat Turner Angels Rest 6 miles 1,750 feet gained
Leading a high school group with headlamps. We found a scorpion.
October 18, 2013 Ken Mount Forgotten 11 miles 3,500 feet gained
This was a near perfect day for hiking: blue skies, moderate temperatures, brilliant sunshine, and very few people (ran into one heading back after scrambling Mt. Forgotten, 2 others as I headed back to the car). The trail is in very good shape and, except for a quarter mile slog on a road to the old trail head, it is enjoyable. Starting in forest, moss-drap...
October 18, 2013 JM Trout Creek 3 miles 750 feet gained
After work hike around Alder Ridge from the equestrian trailhead off of Homan Road.
October 17, 2013 Allison Divide 10.5 miles 3,000 feet gained
Started from the Fret Creek trailhead. Traversed the ridgeline looking for Western Larch. Great views all around!
October 17, 2013 Roman Mount Margaret 8.65 miles 2,250 feet gained
Hiked with my dad on Boundary Trail. We stopped around 5,500' where trail got covered with snow (didn't have a foot traction). No summit but had awesome day. Fall colors are mostly gone in many places, but still near prime in a few spots (seem to be better in cool, shady spots which makes sense).
October 17, 2013 Jen Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area 7.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
Got a sunburn today, and saw a phlox blooming on Phlox Point. It's October!
October 15, 2013 Allison Carpenters Lake 4 miles 500 feet gained
Just looking around for some mushrooms.
October 13, 2013 Stacey Lost Creek Nature 9.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
October 13 to October 14, 2013 Allison School Canyon 18 miles 4,500 feet gained 1 night
An overnight trip to scope out how the Western Larch are progressing.
October 13, 2013 Debbi Green Canyon Way 7.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
October 13, 2013 Elsie Mount Saint Helens 9 miles 4,500 feet gained
First Helens summit - a great day! See Karl's TR on PH for more.
October 13, 2013 Bosterson Mount Saint Helens 9 miles 4,500 feet gained
Did a little protest climb while the gov't is shuttered. Light snow, not much ice.
October 13, 2013 Karl Mount Saint Helens 9 miles 4,500 feet gained
Wonderful day on Mt. St. Helens. _Viva la Shutdown!_ Full [trip report](http://www.portlandhikers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=17283) now up on [PortlandHikers](http://www.portlandhikers.org/).
October 13, 2013 Ken Lake Serene 8.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
Led a quartet to one of my favorite places, Lake Serene. Arrived at the trail head at 8AM to find only one other car and a sky beginning to clear. With cool temperatures and an expectation of sun we headed out on the old road. Fortunately, the day was pleasant and the road quickly passed from under our feet. Reaching the junction for Bridal Veil Falls we hea...
October 13, 2013 Roman Company Lake 5.07 miles 250 feet gained
Lazy day, I'd say 0 elevation gain but my GPS says 265'. The trail is a bit urban for the most part, but sandy beach at the mouth of Sandy River is very nice, and very large. And it was cool to watch the planes land at Troutdale Airport. Also, this hike is very close to my work so I may bike there sometimes.
October 13, 2013 Mileage Mike Frog Lake Campground 9.1 miles 1,250 feet gained
Beautiful crisp day in a spectacular area, with only a few sun breaks during the day. We saw about 6 small groups of people, but had plenty of solitude. No hunters seen but one group saw some at one of the lakes. We put out a fire that was still smoking at Lower Twin Lake. There was probably no chance of a fire, since the ground was wet, but the lake was abo...
October 12, 2013 JM Mount Whittier 15 miles 4,750 feet gained
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October 12, 2013 Ken Squire Creek Pass 5.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
This was an unplanned trip. After oversleeping for a previously scheduled scramble, I found myself without a planned outing for today. Scrolling through the trips off Mountain Loop Highway, for no other reason then it was fairly close, I stumbled upon Eight Mile Creek Trail. With a decent elevation gain for the short distance, the promise of autumnal colors ...
October 12, 2013 Mileage Mike Eagle Creek Campground 4 miles 750 feet gained
October 12, 2013 Mileage Mike Bald Butte 4.1 miles 1,250 feet gained
This was a very strange hike. There were no parking spots on Pine Mont road, so we drove around and found a parking area further on south. What happened next was the most bizarre experience my wife and I have ever had while hiking! A man and his dog approached our car, and started talking. I can't say exactly what he said, as it was not appropriate, but the ...
October 11, 2013 Jen Chinidere Mountain 7 miles 1,500 feet gained
No school on my hiking day, so my friend and I brought the kids along. You can still drive to Wahtum Lake, and no snow on any of the summits around here except Hood. We did a nice loop around Wahtum Lake using several of sometimes confusing network of trails. Nice and quiet. Views limited, but fall colors and mushrooms made up for it and helped keep kids eng...
October 9, 2013 Allison Lamberson Butte 10.5 miles 2,500 feet gained
A lightly snowy loop hike from HRM to Elk Meadows and back via the Timberline Trail.
October 9, 2013 Roman Lymp Reservoir 3.82 miles 2,000 feet gained
Did some maintenance on this little-known trail, but not much with 2pm start. It's interesting and very quiet way up Huckleberry Mtn, but this year there's even more flagging than usual. I was reluctant to remove any of it, since someone also blazed some trees along the trail (completely unnecessary imho), and without flagging I think they can hurt even more...
October 9, 2013 Ken Cow Heaven 9 miles 4,000 feet gained
Had not been out since Saturday last so thought I would take advantage of a nice day and get a workout in with the canine. Dibs and I decided Cow Heaven seemed a good spot to visit. After all, when was the last time you saw cow angels? We got a late start, getting to the trail head at 11:30. No cows around, but the trail was signed so we knew we were at the ...
October 8, 2013 JM Cedar Island 3 miles 250 feet gained
Exploration of a little known and really cool park in West Linn. Water front trails. At the end of the hike in the parking lot, a Barred Owl out hunting landed 15 feet from my car on a branch. Great wildlife sighting!
October 6, 2013 Karl Tom Dick and Harry Mountain 8 miles 2,000 feet gained
Hadn't been up on TDH for over 3 years, so a suddenly free sunny Sunday was all the excuse needed. This is a really great loop, but hardly anyone actually does it. They do the 3 miles from Hwy 26 up to the first clearing on top, then turn around and return the way they came. I hadn't encountered hardly a soul on the way up, but found a flock of perhaps 30-40...
October 6, 2013 scotty Campground: Government Mineral Springs 6.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
October 6, 2013 Roman Coldwater Lake 11.25 miles 2,250 feet gained
Hiked around Coldwater Lake CCW, the ridge part first because the other trailhead @ boat launch was gated. Saw 3 groups going around the lake, and several more hiking out and back. It was really warm and sunny there, almost felt like summer. Lots of great views; the narrow & long Coldwater Lake almost looks like big river. Not much fall color near the trail ...
October 6, 2013 Mileage Mike Guild Lake (historical) 8.6 miles 1,500 feet gained
I stayed close in to home since I was hiking solo, and met up with my daughter-in-law and granddaughter later in the hike. Exceptional day!
October 5, 2013 Stacey Sunset Beach 6 miles 1,250 feet gained
Gorgeous Day for hiking Tillamook Head, but we turned back at about 3 miles in, due to a spectacular simultaneous double boot sole delamination.
October 5, 2013 B-Dog Mount Margaret 6 miles 2,250 feet gained
New Summit - 14 of 20 for the Year 2013 After not getting out in over a month, it felt great to finally stretch my legs and get up another new summit. It was a beautiful fall day, and the views were amazing. Lots of fresh snow above the 4k level and the fall colors in the valley were intense. I don't think that I have ever timed a trip this perfect. Usually ...
October 5, 2013 Chris Marys Peak 2 miles 500 feet gained
Quick and simple. To call this Corvallis's Silver Star would only be partially accurate.
October 5, 2013 Bosterson Sherrard Point 14.5 miles 4,000 feet gained
Quickie trip. Bit of running up and down. 3.5 hrs round trip. Beautiful day, very crowded - even though it's fall, you forget the road is still open.
October 5, 2013 scotty Low Divide Creek 8.5 miles 1,750 feet gained
October 5 to October 6, 2013 JM Elk Meadows Perimeter 13 miles 3,250 feet gained 1 night
Overnight backpack w/ Carissa to Elk Meadows. Sunny, beautiful fall Saturday. Got to the trailhead around 10:30 and there were about 10 cars and many dayhikers w/ dogs enjoying the weather. About an inch of scattered snow on the trail still and some in the meadows, but most was melting out in the sun. Set up camp in the spot behind the shelter and attempted ...
October 5 to October 6, 2013 RenegadePilgrim Mazama 6 miles 1,500 feet gained 1 night
Our original plan was to hike to Dollar Lake to set up camp for two nights, with day hikes to Barrett Spur and Elk Cove. We started at the Vista Ridge Trailhead. About 200 yards up the trail, the snow started and averaged around 2ft deep in most places. We did encounter a few people (including a hunter in camo no one noticed until they walked by him!) and th...
