August 3rd Destination: Upper Lake Today’s Miles: 6 Start Location: Ollalie Meadow Campground Trip Miles: 156 Well, here I drive back down to Oregon to continue on this summer’s journey. I arrived in Battleground at Elizabeth’s house and leaving my car, we headed down the 205 towards Mount Hood and eventually Little Crater Lake…
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Snuffy’s 2014 Pacific Crest Trail Journal-Oregon Day 8
July 16th Destination: Barlow Pass Today’s Miles: 15 Start Location: Sandy River Trip Miles: 132 I had set my alarm for 4am so that I could possibly cross the river when the water was lower. You might be asking why in the world I am worried about it because I’m just heading back to my car today. Because, that’s…
Snuffy’s 2014 Pacific Crest Trail Journal-Oregon Day 7
July 15th Destination: Sandy River Today’s Miles: 15 Start Location: Barlow Pass Trip Miles: 117 We awoke around 4:15am and began the routine of preparing for our hike north. I must admit, the picnic table and portable bathroom were a luxury! One of the things I am doing on these short trips is trying out…
Snuffy’s 2014 Pacific Crest Trail Journal-Oregon Day 6
July 14th Destination: Barlow Pass Today’s Miles: 19 Start Location: Timothy Lake Trip Miles: 102 I woke up this morning and with plans to continue south at 5:30 am. Repacking my gear, I realized that I needed to do a better job of checking to make sure I have everything I need before starting…
Snuffy’s 2014 Pacific Crest Trail Journal-Oregon Day 4
July 5th Destination: Eagle Creek Trailhead Today’s Miles: 13 Start Location: Mile 2145 Trip Miles: 74 I woke up early again and was hiking by 5:15am. I didn’t sleep as well last night as the others, kept hearing things go bump in the night. Yes, I could have put in ear plugs but for some reason I wasn’t using…
Snuffy’s 2014 Pacific Crest Trail Journal-Oregon Day 3
You can read the first post in this series here. July 4th Destination: Benson Plateau Today’s Miles: 20 Start Location: Mile 2124.75 Trip Miles: 61 I woke up at 4am today, happy July 4th! Not being in a super hurry, it was 5:45am by the time I got my stuff together and loaded in my…