Author: Daniel Van Rossen

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Nesmith Point Hike

Last time I hiked this trail it was in such bad shape that I thought was going to become an abandon trail. I saw a post that TKO had put tools on this trail and it was OK to hike it again. So I had to go and try it out. Even after the fire this trail has a lot of scenic interest but it also one of the hardest to do in the Gorge. At a slow steady pace I made it up to summit and back. I was on trail for 8 1/2 hrs. with a long lunch break up on top. I covered 11 3/4 mile with +3800 ft. elevation gain. This hike kicked my butte but was worth it.

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Wilson River Trail Hike

I did an exploritory hike of a new section of the Wilson River Trail. I started once again at the Jones Creek Day Use Area parking lot and head south. I had to turn around when the condition of the trail got to bad.

By the numbers – 12 1/4 miles, 1600 ft. elev. gain, on trail 6 1/2 hours

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Wilson River Trail Hike

I hiked a section of the Wilson River Trail from Jones Creek Day Use to Coronary Ridge Trail. This section of the trail is just a walk in the woods with a few view spots and lots of ant mounds. I added on a little extra to check out the bridge at the forest museum. The hike was 15 miles with 2650 Elevation Gain and I was on the trail for 8 hrs.