Category: Hike

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Benson Plateau Hike

I had the notion of hiking up to Benson Plateau to see if there was still snow up there. I also thought this would give me a good workout. The Pacific Crest Trail makes up most of the elevation gain part of this hike and it is usually in good shape. This time it proved more of a challenge. There was more blow down, warn and damaged trail tread, poison oak and ticks then I have experienced before. In spite of all of that it is still a beautiful and interesting trail. By the numbers: 15.2 miles, 4220 ft. elevation gain and about 10 hours on trail.

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Falls Creek Falls Hike

A short scenic hike with Lori and Jeanette along Falls Creek to Falls Creek Falls. It was 4 miles and about 770 ft. Elevation Grain. Afterwards we went to Thunder Island Brewing for lunch. We came ready for rain but it stayed dry.

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Indian Point Hike

A conditioning hike to overlooking Indian Point in the Columbia River Gorge. The trail sequence was Herman Creek, Nick Eaton Way, Ridge Cutoff Trail and Gordon Creek Trail. This takes one through burn forest, old growth, scenic viewpoints and on Nick Eaton Way some very steep trails. The early season wildflowers were in bloom. By the numbers: 8,4 miles, 2790 ft elevation gain in 5 1/2 hours on trail.

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Mosier Plateau Hike

A beautiful, sunny day with wildflowers in bloom makes for a great hike of the Mosier Plateau Trail in the Columbia River Gorge. 3.5 miles, 750 ft. gain, about 3 hrs.

Afterward we went to Full Sail Brewery in Hood River for lunch.

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Hamilton Mt. Hike

A solo hike to the summit of Hamilton Mt. in Beacon Rock State Park. Also added some other back of park exploring on. Did about 11.5 mile, 3000 ft. total elevation gain with about 6 1/4 hours on the trail.