Oregon open invite 6/13 -15

[EricFromPortland]

Yes, I am interested. My days may be more June 14 - 16, but I will be out and about for sure. Looking at 10 mile days if possible. I need to stay relatively close to Portland as I need to be back Sunday by about noon. My plan was to do Eagle Creek, Wahtum, Ruckle, but let me know your plans.

[bgraybackpacker]

That is a trail I planned on doing last year but it didn't happen for a variety of reasons. Sounds Grand but will see what others ideas are as well. Rip mentioned North Umpqua Trail too which is one that I would also like to do.

[Gary_R]

I am hitting a concert the 14th so guess i'm out.

[bgraybackpacker]

So it is time to finalize plans. Many great suggestions where made. Loop in the Gorge, Pamelia Lake, North Umpqua Trail, Bull of the Woods Loop (which I know is out cause I was one of the last to experience that great trail before a fire took out 90% of it.)

Decisions Decisions.

I think I am going to look into other trails but I am leaning towards North Umpqua Trail with names of sections such as Dread and Terror how can you go wrong?

[bgraybackpacker]

OK So I am going to go with the North Umpqua Trail Particularly the Dread and Terror Section because in the middle of the out and back there is a soak at the North Umpqua hot springs in the middle of the trip.

So the plan is leave from Albany at 6 or so am drive 3.5 hours and park at the trail head near Lemolo Lake which gets a start time at about 10am, hike down hill about 10 or so miles, camp. Then the next morning it is approx 4 or so miles to the hot springs then ahhhhhh soak. Then out of the hot springs and 4 or so miles back to camp then wake up early and hike uphill back to the vehicle.

Anyone who wants to join me is more than welcome. It is a Wednesday thru Friday hike.

[ceiliazul]

Man, that sounds great but I have to pass. I look forward to the trip report though!

[rip waverly]

wish i could dude.
let me know how it is

[EricFromPortland]

Have fun, I will be doing the Eagle Creek / Ruckle loop. Should be fun, look for a report soon.

[HURTHEART]

Wish we had caught this sooner, my survival birthday is on Sunday the 16th and this is a big one NINE YEARS, we already planned a hang on the North side of Mt. St. Helen.

I wish we were working out about four weeks or so. Maybe another time.