December 24, 2012 Greenwaters 4.8 miles 1,750 feet gained
Fairly strenuous climb, beautiful old-growth forest.
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Hikes by John Williams in 2012
December 12, 2012 Big Spring 6.9 miles 750 feet gained
Awesome snowshoe trip!
December 8, 2012 Goodman Creek 11.7 miles 1,750 feet gained
Awesome low elevation hike. Beautiful old-growth forest for the 2 miles of the hike.
December 3, 2012 Packard Creek Campground 8.5 miles 1,750 feet gained
Great low elevation hike in the Cascade foothills near Oakridge.
December 1, 2012 Fir Creek 8 miles 250 feet gained
Great low elevation hike next to a beautiful river. There was a few trees down but nothing major.
November 22, 2012 Soda Fork 5 miles 250 feet gained
Outstanding hike on an historic road. Incredible old-growth forest, a waterfall and a river, what more do you need?
November 15, 2012 Lost Prairie Group Campground 2.2 miles 750 feet gained
Short, snowy hike to check out some of the oldest, largest Alaska-cedars in Oregon.
November 1, 2012 Old Bridge 6.2 miles 750 feet gained
Great short hike near Sisters in a Wilderness Study Area.
October 25, 2012 Scott Lake 8.4 miles 1,000 feet gained
This was a cold, cold rainy day at 5,000 feet. Beautiful hike, lot's of standing water on trail after heavy rain.
October 17, 2012 French Pete Campground 5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Beautiful old-growth creek hike in the Cascade foothills.
October 11 to October 12, 2012 Hemlock Butte 1 miles 1,000 feet gained 1 night
Great high elevation hike. Incredible vistas of Diamond Peak.
September 28, 2012 Summit Loop 6.17 miles 2,000 feet gained
Beautiful vista of the Willamette Valley and Coast Range mountains. Also an impressive stand of old-growth Noble fir.
September 18 to September 19, 2012 Summit Rock 10 miles 3,750 feet gained 1 night
Absolutely incredible hike. The last 40 feet or so is fairly dangerous, but it can be done if you know what you're doing, without ropes.
September 16, 2012 Black Butte 4 miles 1,750 feet gained
Classic, short summit hike close to town. Beautiful views on a clear day.
September 14 to September 15, 2012 Skunk Cabbage Creek 16.4 miles 500 feet gained 1 night
This hike can only be done during the summer or year-round if rain hasn't been falling very much. It's the only 'back country' camping allowed in Redwood State/National Parks. It's a breathtaking, easy hike.
September 9, 2012 Maude Creek 8.6 miles 1,750 feet gained
Great summit in the Old Cascades!
August 8 to August 10, 2012 Lookout Rock 26 miles 2,000 feet gained 2 nights
If you want seclusion and incredible views this is the place for you.
July 31, 2012 Iron Mountain 7.1 miles 1,750 feet gained
Hike here mid-week during wildflower season.
July 15 to July 17, 2012 West Fork McQuade Creek 16 miles 5,000 feet gained 2 nights
Beautiful and little used area.
July 5 to July 6, 2012 Dillion Lake 1 miles 1,000 feet gained 1 night
Great hike in the little used western half of the Three Sisters Wilderness.
June 23, 2012 Rebel Creek 12.3 miles 3,250 feet gained
Another beautiful hike in the western Three Sisters Wilderness.