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August 18, 2013 9.2 miles 1,250 feet gained
Gorgeous day in Indian Heaven Wilderness. Thomas Lake TH was absolutely packed, but trail system handled the crowds well. Plenty of ripe Huckleberries, and plenty of people picking them. We started at the Thomas Lake TH, but then took a seldom used trail, near Rock Lake, to get to Junction Lake. We then met two PCT hikers, as we headed south toward Blue Lake...
August 17, 2013 11 miles 2,250 feet gained
Went solo today so stayed close to home. The Tarbell trail is getting less scenic as the logging has been increased on the private property outside of the National Forest. It actually looks horrible and is a shame it can't be just thinned! From some plaques, it appears Longview Fibre just about owns Larch Mt. In addition, the summit of Larch Mt. has a large ...
August 11, 2013 11.9 miles 2,000 feet gained
To be honest, we weren't originally headed to Cedar Swamp, but it became a goal after seeing a sign on the trail at about 4.5 miles out. We actually didn't know where Cedar Swamp was located, but later found out we were about 3/4mile short! It was a gorgeous day, and you can't go wrong with Herman Creek, on any weather kind of day for that matter. Only met a...
August 10, 2013 10.6 miles 1,000 feet gained
We met a couple hiking southbound on the PCT, and they are only going through Oregon & California. They had no trail names. No northbound PCT hikers seen, but we were prepared with snacks just in case. It was a semi-cloudy and cool day that turned to thunderstorms as we got back to the TH. Exceptional views of the Hatfield Wilderness near the junction with t...
August 9, 2013 11.9 miles 2,000 feet gained
This is quite an awesome hike (except for completing the loop on the road). Not many views of Mt. St. Helens, but plenty of Coldwater Lake and Mt. Margaret Backcountry. We loved the bridge and views at the inlet to Coldwater Lake. Plenty of flowers still in bloom, and many berries starting to ripen! Only saw a few people on the trail!
August 4, 2013 8.8 miles 1,500 feet gained
Beautiful day with only 2 hikers on the trail! Only one view from old decomissioned forest road near Frazier Mountain. I was pretty much scouting out what trail conditions were and if they all existed. Plenty of trails to visit on another day. NF-4635 is a bit of a pain to drive on with all the potholes.
August 3, 2013 11.3 miles 1,250 feet gained
Beautiful day on an excellent forested trail with a good friend. The trail system here is very dense with endless trails and options. Only met two bikers and no hikers the entire day! My knee felt excellent today!!!
August 2, 2013 9.1 miles 1,250 feet gained
Very nice trails in this area, with no people on trail. Trails are rutted from dirt bikes in some areas. Plenty of ripe Huckleberries everywhere! Knee didn't feel very good today.
July 28, 2013 9.4 miles 1,500 feet gained
July 27, 2013 10.4 miles 1,500 feet gained
July 26, 2013 8.7 miles 2,250 feet gained
Actually 2 different areas of Boundary Trail on same day Corrected wrong date! Corrected elevation - actual = 2266ft, put down 0ft initially!
July 21, 2013 9.2 miles 2,750 feet gained
Stunning view of 5 volcanoes! Almost no people!
July 20, 2013 8.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
Nice trail but very dangerous due to heavy and fast bike traffic. Probably a good winter or wet weather hike?
July 19, 2013 9.1 miles 1,250 feet gained
July 14, 2013 8.3 miles 2,250 feet gained
July 13, 2013 8.1 miles 1,500 feet gained
July 6, 2013 9 miles 1,250 feet gained
Includes 0.8 mile wrong TH hike towards Red Mt. Corrected elevation - actual = 202ft extra for gated road to Red Mt., put down 0ft initially!
July 5, 2013 8.8 miles 2,000 feet gained
July 3, 2013 7.4 miles 1,250 feet gained
Last day of vacation. Gorgeous section of the PCT with absolutely stellar views of 5 volcanoes!!!
July 2, 2013 4.9 miles 750 feet gained
4th day of vacation. 2nd hike of day. The lakes in this area are amazingly clear, with no gas motors allowed!!! Corrected elevation - actual = 829ft, put down 0ft initially!
July 2, 2013 4 miles 750 feet gained
4th day of vacation. So much blowdown in burn area we had to turn around! Corrected elevation - actual = 721ft, put down 0ft initially!
June 30, 2013 10.7 miles 1,500 feet gained
2nd day of vacation
June 29, 2013 10.1 miles 1,000 feet gained
1st day of vacation
June 23, 2013 9.4 miles 2,250 feet gained
June 22, 2013 9.6 miles 2,500 feet gained
June 16, 2013 10.8 miles 1,000 feet gained
June 15, 2013 5.9 miles 750 feet gained
June 9, 2013 11.3 miles 1,500 feet gained
We couldn't believe the gate was closed, but heard it was opened tomorrow. We ended up hiking up the road anyway.
June 8, 2013 8.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
June 2, 2013 9.2 miles 1,000 feet gained
June 1, 2013 8.6 miles 1,500 feet gained
May 27, 2013 7.3 miles 750 feet gained
May 27, 2013 7.1 miles 1,500 feet gained
May 25, 2013 7.1 miles 2,000 feet gained
May 19, 2013 9.7 miles 2,000 feet gained
May 18, 2013 8.2 miles 2,250 feet gained
May 12, 2013 5.8 miles 500 feet gained
May 11, 2013 13 miles 2,000 feet gained
May 5, 2013 10.3 miles 1,500 feet gained
May 4, 2013 7.2 miles 1,250 feet gained
April 28, 2013 6.6 miles 500 feet gained
April 27, 2013 7.8 miles 500 feet gained
April 21, 2013 8.8 miles 750 feet gained
April 20, 2013 5.7 miles 2,250 feet gained
April 14, 2013 6.7 miles 750 feet gained
April 13, 2013 7.4 miles 750 feet gained
April 7, 2013 5.6 miles 750 feet gained
April 6, 2013 4.6 miles 500 feet gained