Treks and Adventures
I did the Hardy Ridge Trail to see how the flowers were and get some exercise. I am glad I went for the flowers as the ridge was clouded over so no view today. I am finding it interesting how the flower go through their cycle so much slower then in sub-alpine meadows on Mt. Hood. The hike was about 9.5 miles with 2300 ft. elevation gain and on the trail for 4 1/2 hours.
Went back to Hardy Ridge to see how the plants and flowers were doing. The ridge had flowers blooming but not yet in its best blooms yet. Everything is greening up except for the moss. Mixed weather conditions with very good view from the ridge. Ran into a Mazama hike group on the ridge. The hike was 9.5 miles with 2400 ft. total elevation gain and on the trail for about 5 hrs.
Out for another hike doing that Hardy Ridge Loop at Beacon Rock State Park. Part of this was to see how far along the new growth and flowers were. The best of the flowers is still a month away. This was an 8.5 mile hike with 2275 ft. elevation gain with about 4.5 hours on the trail.
Back to Beacon Rock State Park for a hike up to Hardy Ridge. I loop back by way of the Equestrian trail this time. By the Numbers: 10 mile, 2200 ft. elevation gain and 5 1/2 hours on the trail.
I returned to Hardy Ridge to get some exercise on a dry mild day. I started out in the fog but ended in sunshine. I had three different GPS device going and all gave different readings. It average out to about 8 miles, 2000 ft. elevation gain and on the trail for about 4 1/2 hours.
