Zigzag Mt. Trail Hike

This was a new hike for me on the Zigzag Mt. Trail I went from the start of the trail to the where the fire lookout use to be. Trail for the most part was in good shape. I started out at about 1550 ft. and toped out at about 4500 ft. I had a little rain at the start but it clear and was dry the rest of the day. Only met three people all day so very lightly uses trail. Most of it is a walk in the wood the ridge line has some rock faces and cliff edges. Overall, just another hike in paradise.

Hike by the number 13 miles with 3580 ft, gain with 7.5 hours on the trail.

Cast Creek Trail Hike

Cast Creek Trail has become a trail to return to for me. It is basically a walk in the wood trail with some great views at the end. It is a good conditioning trail for the elevation you gain and because it is a horse trail it is an even up hill to it. It also has a subtle beauty to it as you pass through woodland. This time I made it up to the summit of East Zigzag Mt. and had a chance to walk around Cast Lake. By the numbers: 14 1/2 miles, Total Elevation Gain 3965 ft. and 8 hrs. 15 min. on the trail,