August 5th Destination: Koko Lake Today’s Miles: 13.5 Start Location: Shale Lake Trip Miles: 190.5 I got up nice and early today, started getting ready, and then promptly fell back asleep! Two hours later, while staring at the mosquitos hanging from the rainfly like sleeping bats, I decided to get up for real. Shaking the dew…
August 4th Destination: Shale Lake Today’s Miles: 21 Start Location: Upper Lake Trip Miles: 177 I was up and walking by 6am and the morning continued with more evidence that this area suffers from frequent wildfires. Arriving at the trail/road junction for Breitenbush Lake and Campground, I stopped for 2nd breakfast. This morning I…
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…
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…
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…
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…