It was a great trail. It follows a creek and therefore eliminates the typical switchbacks we encounter in the Cascades. It is well groomed and quite beautiful.
The trail brings you to a few waterfalls and many campsites.
We found the perfect campsite only four-miles into our trek. We were all surprised to drop our packs at 3:00 and set up camp, but you can't mess with perfection: lots of level ground, an established fire pit and benches, just off the creek and a great pool for water, an easy bear-hang and even a little kitchen area. We were set for the weekend.
Last year, Sandi and I hiked up to Siouxon Peak. It was a lot of work but not much fun. This year, my friends and I tackled Horseshoe Ridge. It was incredibly steep (gaining 1500 feet in 3 miles) but we had nice views at the top. By the end of Saturday, we hike 9 exhausting miles.
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| This is a great little camp stove - very efficient and easy to pack |
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| This is the little kitchen area I was talking about. |
Good weekend. If it wasn't so far, it would be fun to hike more often.
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