Tag: GRW
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20251003-09 High Cowlitz Grand Tour
Best laid plans and all… I had intended to enjoy a big hike along the Pacific Northwest National Trail for my vacation the first two weeks of October. I’ve been crazy busy at work, its been very stressful, and I was really, really looking forward to some time in the Olympics. I was not looking…
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20250825 William O. Douglas Trail, Part 6
Took the day to explore a section of the William O. Douglas Trail, this time from the White Pass PCT trail head to the Round Mountain Lookout trail. Gorgeous sunny day, but I lost my blue sport-towel, which made me very sad. I must have dropped it on the trail, but I lacked the energy…
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20250712-14 Coyote Ridge, GRW
Parked along the NF road above Packwood and hiked ‘sekrit’ trails into Packwood Lake, then up to Beaver Bill camp on Coyote Ridge trail. Enjoyed perfect weather, had a very enjoyable time, hiked out via Three Peaks trail, which is newly re-opened after the fire. Interestingly enough, the closed sign is still up alongside the…
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20200907 Leech Lake to Shoe Lake via PCT, GPNF GRW
Memorial Day Weekend is a holiday in which I generally stay home. My favorite haunts are usually overwhelmed with Packwood Flea Market tourists and hordes of recreationalists. This year, however, the game has changed. The rules were tossed out the window. Packwood was practically deserted. I start my day by heading out the door at first light, hitting the…
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20191006 Walupt-Nannie Loop, GRW, GPNF
Hiked a loop from Walupt Lake along the PCT & Nannie Ridge Trail
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20190930 Packwood Lake, Upper Lake Creek, GRW, GPNF
I spent Sunday and Monday at Packwood Lake – had a sweet campsite at the upper end of the lake, and enjoyed the company of a very friendly dipper. Weather was moving thru rapidly, with lots of wind and a wee little bit of rain, bringing the season’s first chill. I celebrated with an impromptu campfire.…